'Varavu' opens at Rs 51 lakh India gross

Action thriller 'Varavu' directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Joju George opened at an estimated Rs 51 lakh gross on its India opening day.

Over 35,000 tickets were sold on opening day, with around 10,000 from advance bookings and 25,000 from day-of sales.

Social media reactions are divided: praised for action choreography, visuals, and Joju George's performance, but criticized for predictable screenplay and outdated storytelling.

Early reviews suggest the film faces a significant challenge at the box office in the coming days.