Superstar Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan’s Vettaiyan have made a solid impact at the box office, becoming the second-biggest opener in Tamil cinema for 2024. Despite a strong performance, it couldn’t surpass The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), which remains the top opener of the year.
Vettaiyan Day 1 Collection Breakdown:
- Tamil: ₹26.15 Crore
- Telugu: ₹3.2 Crore
- Hindi: ₹60 lakhs
- Kannada: ₹50 lakhs
Vettaiyan, directed by T. J. Gnanavel, opened with a strong ₹30 crore nett across India, becoming the second biggest Tamil film opener of 2024. The star-studded cast includes Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier. The film, released on October 10 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, saw the majority of its revenue from Tamil audiences, earning ₹26.15 crore, with Telugu at ₹3.2 crore, Hindi at ₹0.6 crore, and Kannada at ₹0.5 crore. While it couldn’t top The Greatest of All Time, which grossed ₹44 crore on its opening day, Vettaiyan is expected to gain traction with upcoming Dussehra holiday viewership.
With a total of ₹30 crore on its opening day, Vettaiyan leveraged Rajinikanth’s star power, especially in Tamil Nadu, where it saw its highest earnings. Despite the competition from GOAT, the movie managed to capture audiences with its intense storyline, addressing themes of extrajudicial killings and educational scams.
As we approach the Dussehra holidays, the film is expected to see a rise in viewership, potentially increasing its box office performance over the next few days. This growth could significantly boost its cumulative collections.
Final Verdict
Vettaiyan showcases the star-studded appeal of Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, attracting fans to theaters with its high-octane action and dramatic storyline. While it may not have dethroned GOAT at the box office, Vettaiyan has made a strong start and promises to maintain its momentum during the festive season. Fans of action-packed dramas with social messages will find Vettaiyan to be an engaging watch.
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