Vettaiyan Crosses Rs 100 Crore in Opening Weekend, Faces Competition in North India

Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan's action thriller Vettaiyan has earned Rs 82.45 crore net in India in its first three days, grossing Rs 149.80 crore worldwide. The film, released on October 10, has crossed the three-digit benchmark in India with its four-day collections standing at Rs 104.80 crore. Despite the success, the Hindi dubbed version of Vettaiyan - The Hunter has struggled, earning only Rs 1.65 crore in its first three days due to its limited release in national multiplex chains.

Key Takeaways:

• Vettaiyan earned Rs 82.45 crore net in India in its first three days, grossing Rs 149.80 crore worldwide.
• The film's four-day collections stand at Rs 104.80 crore, crossing the three-digit benchmark in India.
• The Hindi dubbed version of Vettaiyan - The Hunter has struggled, earning only Rs 1.65 crore in its first three days due to limited release in national multiplex chains.
• Vettaiyan faces competition from Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer Jigra and Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer comedy Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video in the north Indian market.
• Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan reuniting after 33 years, having last worked together in 1991 action drama Hum.
• The director TJ Gnanavel has previously worked on other films featuring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, including Andhaa Kaanoon and Geraftaar.

Statistics:

• Vettaiyan's first three-day collections: Rs 82.45 crore net in India, Rs 100.15 crore worldwide (including gross from other versions).
• Four-day collections: Rs 104.80 crore in India, Rs 150.45 crore worldwide (including gross from other versions).
• Hindi dubbed version's first three-day collections: Rs 1.65 crore in India.
• Competition films' collections not mentioned in the original text.

Sources:

• "Vettaiyan earns 82.45 cr in three days, to cross 100 cr mark" (DNA, October 11).
• "Vettaiyan new commer Vicky Aur Vidya Ka woh wala video – The AK Shah" (Contify.com, October 13).