The 4K re-release of ‘Happy’ has received a great response in Kerala. The comeback of the 2006 romantic action-comedy has sparked celebrations in several theaters across the state. The remastered version attracted audiences in major centers including Kozhikode, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.
Strong starting numbers for the reprint
Reports suggest that ‘Happy’ 4K collected around 27-30 lakh on its opening day in Kerala.Reports say that the re-release surpassed some of the recent Telugu releases in the state. It also registered a stronger debut than other major reprinted titles. The response remained strong throughout the day. Several late-night shows reportedly sold out quickly.
‘Mallu Arjun’ fan frenzy
Allu ArjunFans in Kerala posted videos, photos and messages expressing their excitement over the film’s comeback.One wrote, “This is just madness Hats off to my MALLU brothers and sisters. #Happy vibe is in Kerala.” Another wrote, “Crazy of a film in Kerala Allu Arjun is re-released after 20 years.”Another user linked the film’s popularity to Allu Arjun’s earlier works, writing, “Many Telugus wondered why Pushpa 2 didn’t work in Kerala. The reason is that we have grown up watching films like this #Happy4K.”Sharing their theater experience, another fan wrote, “Sheer delight at the theater, manolu scenes re zortu bochu ani giro chedakottesaru, this looks amazing.” Another fan tweeted, “The ultimate re-release experience! The last time I saw this kind of excitement was in #Mohanlal’s Chotta Mumbai and now it’s for #AlluArjun’s Happy.”
Biggest Telugu opening of the year in Kerala
Reports shared by the Cinema Buff Twitter page indicated that Happy 4K registered the biggest opening in 2026 among Telugu films in Kerala.The post read, “Kerala Day 1 Gross 2026 #Happy4K Only Tracked Shows Gross 20. 84L #Peddi 20L #TheRajaSaab 19L. Telugu Films’ biggest release this year belongs to a Mallu Arjun remake.”Originally released in 2006, ‘Happy’ was directed by A. Karunakaran and starred Allu Arjun and Genelia in lead roles. The supporting cast included Manoj Bajpayee, Deepak Shirke, Brahmanandam, Kishore and Tanikella Bharani. The film’s music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by RD Rajasekhar and editing by Anthony.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article have been collected from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio figures are updated or additional international market reports are finalized. We provide this data for informational and entertainment purposes only.
