Rajinikanth latest film, Vettaiyan, has shown a promising performance at the box office, marking its third day of release on October 13, 2024. The film, directed by T.J. Gnanavel and co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, has attracted significant attention and is on track to become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.
Main Points
Box Office Performance Overview
On its opening day, Vettaiyan earned an impressive ₹31.7 crore net in India. This strong start was followed by a slight decline on the second day, where it collected around ₹24 crore, bringing its total domestic earnings to approximately ₹55 crore by the end of Day 2. Despite this drop, the film’s performance remained commendable with only a 24% decrease from its first-day earnings.
As of Day 3, Vettaiyan’s collections have continued to rise, benefiting from the Dussehra holiday weekend. Early estimates suggest that the film may surpass ₹100 crore in total gross by the end of its first weekend. This would place it among the top five highest-grossing Tamil films of 2024, currently sitting at fifth place behind other major releases like The Greatest of All Time and Raayan.
Movie Overview
- Title: Vettaiyan
- Director: T.J. Gnanavel
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier
- Genre: Action Drama
- Release Date: October 11, 2024
- Opening Day Collection: ₹31.7 crore
- Day 2 Collection: ₹24 crore
- Total Domestic Collection (Day 3): Estimated over ₹100 crore
- International Earnings: Over $4.4 million
- Current Ranking: Fifth highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024
Audience Reception
While Vettaiyan has garnered mixed reviews from critics, audiences have responded positively to Rajinikanth’s performance and the film’s engaging themes. Critics have praised the film for its action sequences and emotional depth but noted that it may not reach the heights of Rajinikanth’s previous blockbuster Jailer, which grossed over ₹600 crore worldwide.
The film’s storyline revolves around Rajinikanth playing an encounter specialist police officer who takes on organized crime. This premise has resonated well with fans who appreciate action-packed narratives featuring their favourite superstar.
International Collections
Vettaiyan has also performed well internationally, reportedly earning over $4.4 million overseas. This global appeal has significantly contributed to its overall box office tally, pushing its worldwide total past ₹100 crore within just three days of release. The Tamil version has been particularly successful, accounting for most of the earnings, while dubbed versions have added a modest contribution.
Future Projections
With the ongoing festive season and positive word-of-mouth, industry experts predict that Vettaiyan could maintain strong box office momentum throughout its first week. It is poised to challenge other major releases for top positions in Tamil cinema this year. If it continues on this trajectory, it may even compete with Thalapathy Vijay’s GOAT for the title of highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024.