Vettaiyan Box Office Collection Day 11: Rajinikanth-Amitabh Starrer Surpasses ₹5 Crore Mark
The highly anticipated film Vettaiyan, featuring legendary actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has crossed significant milestones at the box office. The film, which was released on October 10, 2024, has shown resilience in its collection, surpassing the ₹5 crore mark on its 11th day of release.
Main Points
Box Office Performance Overview
Vettaiyan has had a rollercoaster journey at the box office since its debut. After an impressive opening weekend, where it garnered ₹31.7 crore on its first day, the film’s collections faced fluctuations. By the end of its first week, Vettaiyan had accumulated ₹122.15 crore in India, primarily driven by strong performances in Tamil Nadu and other regional markets.
- Day-wise Box Office Collection:
- Day 1: ₹31.7 crore
- Day 2: ₹24 crore
- Day 3: ₹26.75 crore
- Day 4: ₹22.3 crore
- Day 5: ₹5.6 crore
- Day 6: ₹4.3 crore
- Day 7: ₹4.3 crore
- Day 8: ₹3.15 crore
- Day 9: ₹2.6 crore
- Day 10: ₹4.25 crore
- Day 11: Estimated at over ₹5 crore
As of now, the total domestic collection stands at approximately ₹129 crore nett and over ₹151 crore gross in India.
Audience Reception and Theatre Occupancy
Despite a rocky start in terms of audience turnout after the initial weekend, Vettaiyan has seen a resurgence in interest during its second weekend. The film’s occupancy rates improved significantly, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where it recorded an overall occupancy of around 26.60% on day ten.
- Occupancy Rates:
- Chennai: Approximately 34%
- Trichy: Approximately 36%
- Coimbatore: Approximately 30%
However, metro cities like NCR and Mumbai have reported lower occupancy rates of around 9.67% and 16.50%, respectively.
Critical Acclaim and Future Prospects
Directed by TJ Gnanavel, Vettaiyan dives into the serious themes of encounter killings and corruption within the police system. The film features a stellar cast including Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati alongside Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan.
Critics have noted that while the film boasts high production values and star power, it has struggled to meet box office expectations set prior to its release. Industry experts suggest that Vettaiyan may need to ramp up its collections significantly to reach its projected target of ₹300 crore globally.
Production Insights
Produced by Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan marks a significant reunion for Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after their last collaboration in Hum (1991). The anticipation surrounding their on-screen chemistry was palpable among fans leading up to the film’s release.
In light of the mixed box office performance, there are discussions about potentially creating a prequel that would delve deeper into Rajinikanth’s character as an encounter specialist.
