Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta Director SLAMS Claim of Malayalam Cinema Having only 15 Hits: ‘Like Tying a Dog Next to a Haystack’

Kerala: Director Anuraj Manohar defends Narivetta amid dire year for Malayalam cinema

Thiruvananthapuram Dec 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Anuraj Manohar has defended his recent release Narivetta, asserting that the film was a profitable venture, even as the Malayalam film industry faces a challenging year. The film, released in May, had been rejected by several major producers before the Indian Cinema Company agreed to back it, marking their first production effort. According to the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce ( KFCC), out o…

Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta director SLAMS claim of Malayalam cinema having only 15 hits: ‘Like tying a dog next to a haystack’

Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta was released in theaters on May 23, 2025, and is said to have been a hit at the box office. However, according to the Kerala Film Producers’ Association, Malayalam cinema had only 15 hit ventures in 2025, excluding Narivetta. Now, its director, Anuraj Manohar, has hit back at them, claiming that the film was a success and revealing that the makers are even ready to publish their bank account details. Narivetta dir…