Vettaiyan Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan Film Shows Promise and Felt the Pinch
Vettaiyan, the much-anticipated action drama starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, kickstarted with a promising box office response after its release. The film earned a net collection of Rs. 31.7 crore in India on its opening day and maintained a steady pace till Sunday, with a collection of Rs. 22.3 crore on October 13. However, its collection took a significant fall on the first Monday, raising concerns about its long-term prospects. Despite this, the film has grossed over Rs. 200 crore worldwide, with Rs. 110.35 crore net collection in India and Rs. 196.50 crore globally, as reported by Sacnilk.
Key Takeaways:
- Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, reported a net collection of Rs. 31.7 crore in India on its opening day.
- The film maintained a steady pace till Sunday, collecting Rs. 22.3 crore on October 13.
- Despite a massive fall in its collection on the first Monday, the film has grossed over Rs. 200 crore worldwide.
- The film is based on an investigation into serial killings and showcases the clash of ideologies between Rajinikanth's character and Amitabh Bachchan's character.
- The movie touches upon several social issues, including encounter killings, justice delayed, and justice hurried.
- The film features an ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, and Ramesh Thilak.
- Rajinikanth's character is depicted as a trigger-happy cop known for encounter killings and Amitabh Bachchan plays a judge opposed to such killings.
Statistics:
- Vettaiyan's net collection in India on its opening day: Rs. 31.7 crore.
- The film's collection on October 13: Rs. 22.3 crore.
- Total India collection after Monday: Rs. 110.35 crore Net.
- Total global collection: Rs. 196.50 crore.
- Vettaiyan's worldwide collection: over Rs. 200 crore.
Sources:
- Sacnilk