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2026 · Malayalam · 2h 08m · Comedy, Drama · CBFC U
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Filmi Score
Mixed
6 reviews
45
1 very good1 good1 mixed3 weak
What the critics say
Jayaram's nostalgic, well-performed turn anchors the first half, but critics agree the screenplay collapses into predictable, forced melodrama by the second half, with weak music and Kalidas Jayaram's uneven performance dragging it down.
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Summary
Ashakal Aayiram (2026, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 45 from 6 critic reviews, and is rated All by Filmi (CBFC: U).
A social media enthusiast chases fame until a major film production arrives in his neighborhood, suddenly bringing his dreams of stardom within reach in ways he never imagined.
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A social media enthusiast chases fame until a major film production arrives in his neighborhood, suddenly bringing his dreams of stardom within reach in ways he never imagined.
Ashakal Aayiram (2026, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 45 from 6 critic reviews, and is rated All by Filmi (CBFC: U).
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What the critics said
6 reviews · the critic’s own number where they gave one
Five of 6 · the critic’s own number where they gave one
YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 10 Feb 2026
Aswanth says he overall enjoyed the film, praising the dialogue writing, music references and performances (especially Jayaram and Sharafudheen),… Watch it there →
The Hindu enjoys the nostalgic first half and Jayaram's performance but says the screenplay collapses into predictable, contrived melodrama by the… Read it there →
Unni Narayanan · YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 6 Feb 2026
Unni likes the cast combination and some early scenes, performances and visuals, but says the father-son emotional drama never lands — he feels… Watch it there →
Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram! Read it there →
Published · 2.5/5Filmi’s reading 30
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Ashakal Aayiram: quick answers
Box office, where to watch and what critics said — from the same data as the page.
What is Ashakal Aayiram's box office collection?
Ashakal Aayiram has a box office collection of ₹12.64 Cr worldwide (gross), made up of ₹9.89 Cr India gross and ₹2.75 Cr overseas gross. Figures are Sacnilk's, as of 26 Aug 2026, day 43. Grosses are contested in India, and money never feeds the Filmi Score.
How much has Ashakal Aayiram collected at the box office?
Ashakal Aayiram has collected ₹12.64 Cr worldwide in 43 days, as of 26 Aug 2026, according to Sacnilk.
Where can I watch Ashakal Aayiram?
Ashakal Aayiram is not on any OTT service we track in India, the US, the UK or Canada right now. Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Ashakal Aayiram?
Ashakal Aayiram has a Filmi Score of 45 (Mixed), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 30 (Rediff) to 78 (Aswanth Kok). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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