Cinema VinesThe Joju George‑starrer Varavu, helmed by veteran director Shaji Kailas, has crossed the Rs 12.28 crore mark at the box office as it entered its second week of release. The film opened on July 24, 2026, across more than 200 screens in Kerala and has kept its strong presence despite the arrival of Vijay’s highly anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan. Dream Big Films, the distributor, confirmed that Varavu will continue to run in over 200 theatres throughout the state.
On its opening day, Varavu collected an impressive Rs 1.55 crore in Kerala and a worldwide total of Rs 4.35 crore. The movie marks the first collaboration between Shaji Kailas, a celebrated action filmmaker in Malayalam cinema, and Joju George, whose versatile performances have earned him a dedicated fan base. The script, written by A K Sajan, blends high‑octane action with emotional storytelling, set against the high ranges and revolving around themes of revenge, retaliation, and survival among traditional planters.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the film’s action choreography—crafted by seven leading stunt directors—has been highlighted as a major strength, with each sequence offering a distinct style and visual appeal. The ensemble cast, including Vani Vishwanath, Sukanya, Murali Gopy, Arjun Asokan, Deepak Parambol, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Baburaj, Azeez Nedumangad, Saniya Ayyappan, Vincy Alosius, and Veena Nair, delivers standout performances that complement the energetic songs by Sam CS and the pulsating background score.
Cinematography is handled by S. Saravan, editing by Shameer Muhammad, and art direction by Sabu Ram. Makeup is by Saji Kattakada, while Sameera Saneesh designs the costumes. The film is a grand‑scale mass action entertainer produced by Sree Gokulam Movies in association with Dream Big Films, with Manju Gopinath serving as the public relations officer.
