Box Office Collections

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788
3. Singam II - $1,735,536
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109
6. Singam - $1,471,508
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428
10.Thalaivaa - $1,202,959 **
11. Maattrraan - $1,124,812

* all figures in US$
** Still Running

[ajaybaskar]

தமிழ்நாட்டுல படம் ரிலீஸ் ஆகாததால மலேசியாவுக்கு வந்து தமிழக மக்கள் பாத்துருப்பாங்க. அதனால்தான் இந்த வசூல்னு யாரும் சொல்லாட்டி சரி.

[Avadi to America]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010$)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007$)
3. Singam II - $1,735,536 (2013$)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012$)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008$)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010$)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005$)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009$)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009$)
10.Thalaivaa - $1,202,959 ** (2013$)
11. Maattrraan - $1,124,812 (2012$)

* all figures in current US$
** Still Running[/QUOTE]

[NOV]

தமிழ்நாட்டுல படம் ரிலீஸ் ஆகாததால மலேசியாவுக்கு வந்து தமிழக மக்கள் பாத்துருப்பாங்க. அதனால்தான் இந்த வசூல்னு யாரும் சொல்லாட்டது சரி.Nothing to gloat about actually.

4-day weekend and no competition. I was expecting it to become a monster hit but barely made it to 10th position after two weekends?
Thuppaki was a much bigger hit.

[cittu]

http://boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=33&p=.htm

[NOV]

(After updating Singam 2 collections)


OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10.Thalaivaa - $1,202,959 (2013)

* all figures in US$


(Just for comparison purposes, Chennai Express has collected $106,158 so far :lol: )

[ajaybaskar]

Films which released in a same Ramadan five day weekend with no competition does not feature in the top 10. So I am more than happy with what Thalaivaa has managed considering the mixed reviews it got. Also, இப்போத்தானே இண்டர்வெல் ப்ளாக்கே வந்துருக்கு. படம் முடிஞ்சதும் கலெக்‌ஷன்ஸ் பத்தி இன்னும் டீடெய்ல்டா பேசலாம். :wink:

[Russellfws]

Films which released in a same Ramadan five day weekend with no competition does not feature in the top 10. So I am more than happy with what Thalaivaa has managed considering the mixed reviews it got. Also, இப்போத்தானே இண்டர்வெல் ப்ளாக்கே வந்துருக்கு. படம் முடிஞ்சதும் கலெக்*ஷன்ஸ் பத்தி இன்னும் டீடெய்ல்டா பேசலாம். :wink:

:thumbsup:

[Russellgdn]

Though being 18+ n also not a solo release :thumbsup:

[Russellfws]

Sila nerangalil first-a varanum na thaniyathan odanum... :P

[ajaybaskar]

Why is Viswaroopam figures not updated?

[Russellfws]

Why is Viswaroopam figures not updated?
appuram heard normally theatres like GSC, TGV aren't reflected in this website, ithu unmaya :huh: ... appo Thalaiva padathoda ellam screens'oda collection illaya ithu :roll:

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Nothing to gloat about actually.

4-day weekend and no competition. I was expecting it to become a monster hit but barely made it to 10th position after two weekends?
Thuppaki was a much bigger hit.

Screens were more for Gun. 80 i suppose. Thalaivaa had only 60. I think that must be the reason. Anyhow lets see how it ends :)

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Why is Viswaroopam figures not updated?

Collections were less as per BO Mojo

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fVISHWAROOPAM01&country=MY&wk=2013W9&id=_fVISHWAROOPAM01&p=.htm

Surprised to see this. Is this for Hindi version or Tamil ??

[dell_gt]

Collections were less as per BO Mojo

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fVISHWAROOPAM01&country=MY&wk=2013W9&id=_fVISHWAROOPAM01&p=.htm

Surprised to see this. Is this for Hindi version or Tamil ??

movie was banned over here after 1st day show.. then re-release after 2 or 3rd week only.. by the time.. most of them watched the clear copy by Lotus !! :)..
re-released with heavy cut :( which kill the movie flow..

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

movie was banned over here after 1st day show.. then re-release after 2 or 3rd week only.. by the time.. most of them watched the clear copy by Lotus !! :)..
re-released with heavy cut :( which kill the movie flow..

Oh ! Didn't know this...

[ajaybaskar]

It deserved a place ahead of many movies in the list. Hope V2 does it.

[Russellgdn]

Nothing to gloat about actually.

4-day weekend and no competition. I was expecting it to become a monster hit but barely made it to 10th position after two weekends?
Thuppaki was a much bigger hit.

Movies released during

Singam2 release

Rank Movie Title Distributor Gross Release

27 Singam 2 FiveStar $1,780,490 7/5


6 Pacific Rim WB $5,006,880 7/11
73 The Rooftop n/a $309,520 7/11
35 Turbo Fox $1,072,475 7/18
37 Red 2 Golden Sceen $952,254 7/18
83 Man of Tai Chi UIP $195,405 7/18
8 The Wolverine Fox $3,781,243 7/25

With Thalaiva

16 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Fox $2,924,166 8/8
29 The Smurfs 2 Sony $1,586,802 8/8
33 Thalaivaa FiveStar $1,202,959 8/8
87 Tales from the Dark Part 2 Golden Sceen $116,844 8/8
92 Chennai Express n/a $106,158 8/8


61 Ji Zhan (Unbeatable) n/a $468,001 8/15
75 Planes Disney $293,617 8/15
91 Ruedoo ron nan chan tai (Last Summer) Golden Sceen $107,948 8/15

With Thupakki

32 Thuppakki FiveStar $1,732,792 11/13
74 Podaa Podi FiveStar $482,864 11/13
176 Son of Sardaar FiveStar $13,132 11/13


89 Pitch Perfect UIP $401,854 11/15
129 Jab Tak Hai Jaan n/a $105,839 11/15
138 Red Lights (2012) Golden Sceen $75,498 11/15

Maatran

47 Maattrraan n/a $1,124,812 10/12
107 House at the End of The Street n/a $231,822 10/12


44 Sinister Golden Sceen $1,234,385 10/18
56 Ted UIP $819,460 10/18
70 Fierce Wife: Final Episode Golden Sceen $576,920 10/18
112 Imperfect n/a $211,353 10/18


With Singam

6 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Disney $3,848,629 5/27
38 Singam FiveStar $1,471,508 5/27
108 Happy-Go-Lucky n/a $323,299 5/27


92 Killers n/a $395,159 6/3
144 Marmaduke Fox $166,084 6/3
198 Suay Samurai (Vanquisher) (2009) n/a $29,471 6/3
200 Raajneeti Sendi Mutiara $28,223 6/3


Movies released along with Singam, Singam 2 and maatran. Not sure how many have heard of it :lol:

[ActionHero]

(Just for comparison purposes, Chennai Express has collected $106,158 so far :lol: )

So bollywood movies doesnt fare well in Malaysia? I thought they have bigger market than regional tamil/telugu movies in every country.

[preethamm]

wolverine,pacific rim hollywood biggies with singam2 see their gross having said that only two biggie tamil films(like 7sense vs vela) may be competition in malaysia to eachother not otherwise
dont try too hard it looks too insane

[Russellgdn]

wolverine,pacific rim hollywood biggies with singam2 see their gross having said that only two biggie tamil films(like 7sense vs vela) may be competition in malaysia to eachother not otherwise
dont try too hard it looks too insane

Wow. Who? Me?? ... Thats so cute :lol:

[Russellfws]

wolverine,pacific rim hollywood biggies with singam2 see their gross having said that only two biggie tamil films(like 7sense vs vela) may be competition in malaysia to eachother not otherwise
dont try too hard it looks too insane

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[preethamm]

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Wow. Who? Me?? ... Thats so cute :lol:


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[SenGOEk]

SIMoviesUSA @SIMoviesUSA
For those asking whether #Singam2 is blockbuster it's not.From 2012-2013 there was only 2 blockbuster #Thuppaki & #Viswaroopam in USA

[Dinesh84]

Is it ok to compare the collections of present day movies to the movies which released in past ? :roll: Shouldn't they compare the collection after adjusting to inflation. :? #justasking

[Brianengab]

Is it ok to compare the collections of present day movies to the movies which released in past ? :roll: Shouldn't they compare the collection after adjusting to inflation. :? #justasking

ya of course..it s a gr8 difference even for a yr gap... taking for US collection for last yr 1$ = around 50 rs... bt nw 1$=65 rs... so let a tamil/any movie collects 1 million $ in US.. if it was released in 2012, the collection s 5 Cr INR...the same for tis yr, 6.5 Cr INR.. same applied for other countries... inflation s very high in India even for every months... :(...

so the collection wil/should be higher for each releasing top heroes movies... A small ex. Chennai express collected 30 Cr INR in US nd 20 Cr INR in UK til nw... So neengale paarthukkonga... :)

check here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_films... u cn come to knw the inflation effects... here if u consider inflation, avatar movie collection would be lesser than 'Gone with the Wind' movie which was released in 1939... Titanic nd Avatar movie collection s more or less same (if adjusted wit inflation)... wit inflation, the class movie '3 idiots' s way ahead better collection than masala movie 'Chennai xpress' :)

[ALWAR_AJITH]

So bollywood movies doesnt fare well in Malaysia? I thought they have bigger market than regional tamil/telugu movies in every country.

yes . tamil films have bigger market than hindi here. and tamil films will gross more on festive season

[Russellfws]

Is it ok to compare the collections of present day movies to the movies which released in past ? :roll: Shouldn't they compare the collection after adjusting to inflation. :? #justasking

Yeah very Valid point..!! same year releases good be a good benchmark in my opinion.

[leosimha]

Yeah very Valid point..!! same year releases good be a good benchmark in my opinion.

:rotfl: :rotfl2:

[NOV]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,268,581 (2013)

* all figures in US$

[CEDYBLUE]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,268,581 (2013)

* all figures in US$

Anna, is this final.....Has Thalaivaa ended its screening in Malaysia?

[NOV]

Anna, is this final.....Has Thalaivaa ended its screening in Malaysia?almost there Cedric - it has been playing for three weeks now. There are still a few cinemas showing with limited shows, but don't expect major changes. Even last weekend, it made only $32,611.

[CEDYBLUE]

almost there Cedric - it has been playing for three weeks now. There are still a few cinemas showing with limited shows, but don't expect major changes. Even last weekend, it made only $32,611.

Thanks Anna.

A top 10 finish......that's it.

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Malaysia BO :shock: :shock: Expected much :( :(

[Russellfws]

Malaysia BO :shock: :shock: Expected much :( :(

donna worry bro, heard it doesn't say collection details of all the theaters :) ...just celebrate the success of our Thalaivaa :2thumbsup: ..dont forget this victory is against all the current politicians and haters :bow:..its not easy to make the film success in that situation but we thalaivar fans made it happen :thumbsup:..so say Thalaivan da :smokesmirk:

[leosimha]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,268,581 (2013)

* all figures in US$

Nov anne...is this from boxofficemojo?

[Russellgdn]

Movie being 18+ , expected it.
Post 1st week. collection hugely depends on family audiences.
With kids not allowed, obvious, it will not see the family audience much

[Russellfws]

Appadi irunthum thupakki 4th :wink:

[Russellgdn]

Thupakki was 18+ in Malaysia??. I don't think. It was in UK i guess

[Russellfws]

NOV anna can confirm...:-)

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

All BO figures Nov Sir posts is from Box Office Mojo only !! Malaysian International BO

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Movie being 18+ , expected it.
Post 1st week. collection hugely depends on family audiences.
With kids not allowed, obvious, it will not see the family audience much

that is only for GSC and TGV cinemas here. not for LFS cinemas which have more screens for tamil films in Malaysia

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

donna worry bro, heard it doesn't say collection details of all the theaters :) ...just celebrate the success of our Thalaivaa :2thumbsup: ..dont forget this victory is against all the current politicians and haters :bow:..its not easy to make the film success in that situation but we thalaivar fans made it happen :thumbsup:..so say Thalaivan da :smokesmirk:

:thumbsup: Jilla on the way :)

[Russellfws]

that is only for GSC and TGV cinemas here. not for LFS cinemas which have more screens for tamil films in Malaysia

Means rest of the cinemas can allow the kids.. ? and Malaysia having two censor boards..?

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Means rest of the cinemas can allow the kids.. ? and Malaysia having two censor boards..?


not like that GSC and TGV strictly follow government rules but LFS cinemas is different , they are Tamil films distributers who owns theatres here.

[Russellfws]

Seriously.. Thats really weird. Anyway thanks for sharing. :-)

[NOV]

Nov anne...is this from boxofficemojo?Yes, it is.


Thupakki was 18+ in Malaysia??. I don't think. It was in UK i guess

NOV anna can confirm...:-)Yes, Thuppaki was 18 too.


that is only for GSC and TGV cinemas here. not for LFS cinemas which have more screens for tamil films in MalaysiaNot true.
The BO is for all cinemas. Some movies which do not play in GSV & TGV are also listed in Mojo.


Seriously.. Thats really weird. Anyway thanks for sharing. :-)What is weird? I think you misunderstood. When it is rated 18, the rule applies to all.

[Russellfws]

What is weird? I think you misunderstood. When it is rated 18, the rule applies to all.

Exactly My feel was.. As per Aalwar anna... Particular ranked cinemas will allow kids to 18+ movies in Malaysia.. I only found that weird. Thanks for clearing :-)

[leosimha]

NOV bro, the boxofficemojo link doesn't have the chart for tamil language all time.

[k_vanan]

18+ lotus and LFS allowed kids even though under age :) but not at GSC & TGV... already experience on this issue for tuppaki & billa 2

[NOV]

NOV bro, the boxofficemojo link doesn't have the chart for tamil language all time.yes, some tamil movies are missing... Ezhaam Arivu and Velayudham being the obvious ones in recent times.


18+ lotus and LFS allowed kids even though under age :) but not at GSC & TGV... already experience on this issue for tuppakiyou mean thiruttu thanamaa? :lol2:

[k_vanan]

yes, some tamil movies are missing... Ezhaam Arivu and Velayudham being the obvious ones in recent times.

you mean thiruttu thanamaa? :lol2:

Collection matter.... Yaar eppudi pona enaku enna-Indian owner ;)

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Exactly My feel was.. As per Aalwar anna... Particular ranked cinemas will allow kids to 18+ movies in Malaysia.. I only found that weird. Thanks for clearing :-)


Nov bro usually i watch movie at LFS PJ State,LFS COLISIUM as i seen no one restricted kids for 18+ there. rules is there but who cares? you can see new movies DVD on next day of release in Brickfields . 10 in one . 7 in one all but no action at all cause tamil movies!

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Collection matter.... Yaar eppudi pona enaku enna-Indian owner ;)

i have doubt that how they calculated the real figures .... :confused2: coz last time there is colisium and other few theatres in KL run by solo owner

[NOV]

as at end August 2013
OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,284,987 (2013)

* all figures in US$

[Russellfws]

Good to see irrespective of 18+, couple of Vijay's movie stands in top 10 :-)

[NOV]

2013 Top Films:


1.
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Budget: 95 crores..
Worldwide Gross 325 crores..
Verdict: BLOCK BUSTER

2.
Singam 2 (2013)
Budget: 45 crores
Worldwide gross: 101 crores
Verdict: BLOCK BUSTER

http://www.imdb.com/list/UnBfyu-c3D8/

[Russellfws]

Fake.. Guess Singam 2 Collected 235 C

[Dinesh84]

most successful tamil movies in 2013
by indiankamal7 created 1 day ago | last updated - 1 day ago

This is not a official list.. I can create my list and name it like "Most talented actor in Tamil Film industry" (http://www.imdb.com/list/h91pTEsGDrk/)

[iyzecota]

as at end August 2013
OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,284,987 (2013)

* all figures in US$

No Ajith Movies?
(Souce of information..sir?)

[smaiitm]

2013 Top Films:


1.
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Budget: 95 crores..
Worldwide Gross 325 crores..
Verdict: BLOCK BUSTER

2.
Singam 2 (2013)
Budget: 45 crores
Worldwide gross: 101 crores
Verdict: BLOCK BUSTER

http://www.imdb.com/list/UnBfyu-c3D8/

Not at all authentic. Anybody can create user lists in imdb....You can put your favorite actor/actress/comedian movies into a list and call it the best movies ever made or whatever...but can be fun!

[NOV]

Top 3 movies in Malaysia - 2013

1. Singam 2 - $1,780,490
2. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436
3. Raja Rani - $605,229

[NOV]

Top 3 movies in Tamilnadu - 2013

1. Viswaroopam
2. Singam 2
3. Raja Rani

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-after-vishwaroppam-and-singam2-it-is-raja-rani-raja-rani-23-10-133684.htm

[balaajee]

Rakesh Roshan aims at Rs 1000 crore for 'Krrish 3' (http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rakesh-roshan-aims-at-rs-1000-crore-for-krrish-3/430189-8-66.html)- IBNLive

[NOV]

Top movies in Malaysia - 2013

1. Singam 2 - $1,780,490
2. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436
3. Raja Rani - $732,836
4. Edhir Neechal - $406,486
5. Nayyandi - $253,544

[SenGOEk]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50
#Arrambam - Taken an earth shaking opening in TN . 1 day Net box-office = Rs 8.75 Cr (approx). Excellent !Ajith's best ever opening.
#Arrambam - Ajith's best ever opening !TN = Rs 8.75 Cr, Kerala =0.75, Karnataka =0.60 , North=0.20. Total = Rs 10.30 Cr (Approx). Super.

[SenGOEk]

Top 3 films first day box office collections in TN (Net) as per Sreedhar pillai.

1. Endhiran : 13 Cr
2. Thuppaki - 9.25Cr
3. Aarambam - 8.75Cr

[Adox]

Top 3 films first day box office collections in TN (Net) as per Sreedhar pillai.

1. Endhiran : 13 Cr
2. Thuppaki - 9.25Cr
3. Aarambam - 8.75Cr

Do you have the numbers for other biggies - shivaji, dasa, VR and singam2 ?

[SenGOEk]

Vettri Theatre, Chennai, #AllTimeBoxOffice Update..

1. Enthiran
2. Thuppakki
3. Ko
4. Mankatha
5. Nanban
6. Singam II
7. Ok Ok
8. #RajaRani (New Addition)
9. Vishwaroopam
10. 7am Arivu

https://www.facebook.com/vettritheatresfanclub

[Russellkuk]

TFU Kannan
Day 1 nett is definitely above 10+ Crs but theatres won't report special shows collections as it's non-holiday release.

[Russellkuk]

http://superwoods.com/news-id-aarambam-2nd-day-collections-aarambam-collections-02-11-139326.htm

[SenGOEk]

AndhraBoxOffice.Com @AndhraBoxOffice
Top 3 Day1 Openings in TN (Gross figs ) #Enthiran 11 Cr+ (Robo) #Thuppakki 9.25 Cr #Arrambam 8.75 Cr Nett also same as All 3 Tax Free

[yellow]

CHENNAI BOX OFFICE
Home > Chennai Box Office Rankings
1. ARRAMBAM

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Arrambam Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Oct 28th 2013 to Nov 03rd 2013 Week : 1
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 4,39,87,897
Verdict: Grand Opening
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 903
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 95%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 2,90,59,797

It is possible that Ajith’s Arrambam has garnered the best opening of the year and probably one of the best in the past few years – it is next only to Enthiran. Ajith – Vishnuvardhan team’s Diwali outing has received good reviews upon release and looks to become a good hit.


Thala the Emperor of opening is back ...Blockbuster written all over..Hurrah!!!!! :)))))))))))

Proud to be ajith fan ,comman ajithyans …..:) Yeah... Drop your gun ..on the floor now >>>>>>>>>

[BM]

UK All Time Box Office Opening - Top 5

1. Enthiran - £ 277,918 (3 days)

2. Sivaji - £ 168,603 (3 days)

3. Arrambam - ≈ £ 1,49,223 (4 days)

4. Thupakki - £ 134,280 (6 days)

5. Velayutham - £131,413 (5 days)

[Avadi to America]

There are so many factors plays role in BO..... Day by day, the industry is growing fast.... No. of theaters, No. of screens, floating population

[leosimha]

There are so many factors plays role in BO..... Day by day, the industry is growing fast.... No. of theaters, No. of screens, floating population

and the swing factor too. ;)

[BM]

North America All Time Box Office Opening - Top 5

1. Enthiran - $ 20,01,788 (Tamil + Telugu)

2. Vishwaroopam - $7,37,569 (Tamil + Telugu) (US Only)

3. Sivaji / Dasavatharam - ≈ $6,00,000 (Tamil + Telugu)

4. Arrambam - $4,76,103

5. Thuppakki - ≈ $3,20,000

[Adox]

North America All Time Box Office Opening - Top 5

1. Enthiran - $ 20,01,788 (Tamil + Telugu)

2. Vishwaroopam - $6,59,000 (Tamil + Telugu)

3. Sivaji / Dasavatharam - ≈ $6,00,000 (Tamil + Telugu)

4. Arrambam - $4,76,103

5. Thuppakki - ≈ $3,20,000


Good performance by Aarambam. But significant is the margin between 1 and 2 .. Superstar na thani dhan pa.

[BM]

Thanks Siv, updated.


North America All Time Box Office Opening - Top 5

1. Enthiran - $ 20,01,788 (Tamil + Telugu)

2. Vishwaroopam - $7,37,569 (Tamil + Telugu) (US only)

3. Sivaji / Dasavatharam - ≈ $6,00,000 (Tamil + Telugu)

4. Arrambam - $4,76,103

5. Thuppakki - ≈ $3,20,000



UK All Time Box Office Opening - Top 5

1. Enthiran - £ 277,918 (3 days)

2. Sivaji - £ 168,603 (3 days)

3. Arrambam - ≈ £ 1,49,223 (4 days)

4. Thupakki - £ 134,280 (6 days)

5. Velayutham - £131,413 (5 days)

[Siv.S]

BM, one more thing, Vishwaroopam is much higher than what u given here, 1st week Tamil - $728,851 and Telugu - $108,117, including Canada it would have been much higher... it crossed 1M $ there.. collecting 50% of that itself an achievement for Arrambam.

[BM]

BM, one more thing, Vishwaroopam is much higher than what u given here, 1st week Tamil - $728,851 and Telugu - $108,117, including Canada it would have been much higher... it crossed 1M $ there.. collecting 50% of that itself an achievement for Arrambam.

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/457

Yeah, US alone Opening weekend (Tamil + Telugu) = $7,37,569. Sorry for that. Please share, if you (or any hubber) have canada weekend numbers for Vish.

[tamilan99]

SIMoviesUSA ‏@SIMoviesUSA 4 Nov

#Arrambam 5 days BO $330,615 in USA.Highest ever for Ajith movie and 2nd highest for the year.Hit!!

#AzhaguRaja 3days BO $50K in USA.Below Average!!. #Pandiyanaadu not reported.

ATMUS Entertainment ‏@ATMUSent
#Arrambam USA Box Office $330,615 from 73 screens reported. Officially #2 Tamil grosser in USA for 2013.

[ajaybaskar]

US Collections of Thuppakki



THUPPAKKI [Tamil]: The total stands at $ 4,52,734 [Rs. 2.51 crores] after its second weekend.


http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/448

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1461486_579456582121171_350242814_n.png

Forgotten or conveniently ignored?

[BM]

Need to take geography classes? USA.. Canada.. North America.. South America.. Latin America.. Ufffff.

Thupakki Distributor.

http://i42.tinypic.com/157ymat.jpg

[Siv.S]

Ajay, what Taran adarsh given was including Canada collections...

[Russellyhd]

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/arrambam-aka-aarambam-is-the-5th-biggest-tamil-grosser-in-the-us.html

Ajith is next only to Rajini and Kamal :smokesmirk:

Ajith's Arrambam has turned out to be a box-office success not just in Tamil Nadu but also in overseas markets. In the USA, Arrambam is now the 5th biggest grosser among all Tamil films, just behind landmark films such as Enthiran (1.6 Million USD), Vishwaroopam (1 Million USD), Sivaji (600,000 USD) and Dasavatharam (500,000 USD).

As on Saturday, 9th November, Arrambam has grossed 369,150 USD (2.3 crores approx) from reported screens. Arrambam's US gross is higher than other recent biggies such as Thuppakki (364,000 USD), Thalaivaa (260,000 USD) and Singam 2.

In other overseas markets such as UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Australia, Arrambam has met with a similar grand welcome from the audiences.

[ajaybaskar]

Ajay, what Taran adarsh given was including Canada collections...

Fair enough Siv ji and BM. Since I was following the Thuppakki numbers during its release, i had a vague memory of that 575k+. Never knew they had US+Canada numbers put together nor had a chance to read the recent Atmus reply that BM posted. :)

[yellow]

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/arrambam-aka-aarambam-is-the-5th-biggest-tamil-grosser-in-the-us.html

Ajith is next only to Rajini and Kamal :smokesmirk:

Ajith's Arrambam has turned out to be a box-office success not just in Tamil Nadu but also in overseas markets. In the USA, Arrambam is now the 5th biggest grosser among all Tamil films, just behind landmark films such as Enthiran (1.6 Million USD), Vishwaroopam (1 Million USD), Sivaji (600,000 USD) and Dasavatharam (500,000 USD).

As on Saturday, 9th November, Arrambam has grossed 369,150 USD (2.3 crores approx) from reported screens. Arrambam's US gross is higher than other recent biggies such as Thuppakki (364,000 USD), Thalaivaa (260,000 USD) and Singam 2.

In other overseas markets such as UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Australia, Arrambam has met with a similar grand welcome from the audiences.

Thala .:) ..waiting to cross sivaji record ((600,000 USD)..Hope it do it.

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Thala .:) ..waiting to cross sivaji record ((600,000 USD)..Hope it do it.

No chance yellow :) still long way to go !

[parthiru]

No chance yellow :) still long way to go !

How much we can expect?

[ALWAR_AJITH]

How much we can expect?

we can expect more but impossible to touch legends achievement . we need to admit that

[ajaybaskar]

Two legends are 60+. Our guys are around 40. Let us see what impact they will have at the BO when they reach that stage.

[yellow]

No chance yellow :) still long way to go !

Will wait & see :)

[yellow]

Two legends are 60+. Our guys are around 40. Let us see what impact they will have at the BO when they reach that stage.

Good point ajay :)..will see our heros will reach all india fans heart other than tamil nadu,kerala & andhra fans like legend did (kamal & rajini).

[BM]

Australia Box Office Collection (Lifetime Run) - Top 5

1. 7am Arivu - $ 1,51,029.

2. Singam 2 - $ 1,28,630.

3. Arrambam - $ 1,18,459. (Still running)

4. Nanban - $ 1,10,422.

5. Thupakki - $ 80,264.


(Movies prior to 2011 are not available. Vishwaroopam data is not available)

[leosimha]

Two legends are 60+. Our guys are around 40. Let us see what impact they will have at the BO when they reach that stage.

Kamal is not yet 60. He completed 59 recently.

And Vijay (not yet 40, he is 39 only) is 3 years younger to Ajith. :)

[leosimha]

Australia Box Office Collection (Lifetime Run) - Top 5

1. 7am Arivu - $ 1,51,029.

2. Singam 2 - $ 1,28,630.

3. Arrambam - $ 1,18,459. (Still running)

4. Nanban - $ 1,10,422.

5. Thupakki - $ 80,264.


(Movies prior to 2011 are not available. Vishwaroopam data is not available)

7th Sense :shock: is this data from boxofficemojo.com?

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Two legends are 60+. Our guys are around 40. Let us see what impact they will have at the BO when they reach that stage.

well said ajay :)

[BM]

7th Sense :shock: is this data from boxofficemojo.com?

Taran.

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/393

[Dilbert]

No chance yellow :) still long way to go !

One guy whom I would love to see break Thaliavaar's record would be THIS MAN Slowly he is getting there. One good movie under little established director likes of anurag kashyap that will cement his position.
I am pretty sure it will happen, its only matter of time. :yessir:

[SenGOEk]

Malaysia box office collection - 1st week comparison

Thuppakki - $1,319,015 http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2012&wk=46&p=.htm
Arrambam - $788,469 http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=44&p=.htm

[SenGOEk]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,284,987 (2013)
Arrambam - $788,469 (2013)

* all figures in US$

[yellow]

One guy whom I would love to see break Thaliavaar's record would be THIS MAN Slowly he is getting there. One good movie under little established director likes of anurag kashyap that will cement his position.
I am pretty sure it will happen, its only matter of time. :yessir:

who is that..i am not getting ::-!

[Parthyy]

Thuppakki has 6 day weekend frm Diwali day Tuesday Nov13...I Believe Arrambam released Properly only on November1 in Malaysia... 3 day weekend ....
Mahen can confirm it...

[k_vanan]

Thuppakki has 6 day weekend frm Diwali day Tuesday Nov13...I Believe Arrambam released Properly only on November1 in Malaysia... 3 day weekend ....
Mahen can confirm it...

Aarambam released on 31st .... Worldwide including malaysia

[yellow]

[QUOTE=Samajith;1089374]Malaysia box office collection - 1st week comparison

Sam ajith innu name vachikittu vijay-fan irukureengale --I thought ur a ajithfan :)

[Adox]

Hopefully we get all the facts straight ... From what I've seen so far:

Malasia: Thupakki beats Arrambam
US: Arrambam beats Thupakki
UK: Arrambam beats Thupakki
Chennai: Thupakki beats Arrambam

Overall collection: Thupakki may have an edge so far but they may end up close to each other.

[Mohan kumar.]

Hopefully we get all the facts straight ... From what I've seen so far:

Malasia: Thupakki beats Arrambam
US: Arrambam beats Thupakki
UK: Arrambam beats Thupakki
Chennai: Thupakki beats Arrambam

Overall collection: Thupakki may have an edge so far but they may end up close to each other.


Dont just compare on the number.. Analysis should be based on the market..
How chennai can be compared with Uk? Still kerala, andhra are there..

[Raajjaa]

அஜித்,விஜய் ரசிகர்களின் அட்டகாசம் தாங்க முடியலப்பா.

இப்பவே 40 வயசாச்சு. இன்னும் சாதிக்கவில்லை. 60 வயசுல என்னத்த சாதிக்கப் போறாங்கன்னு தெரியல்ல.

எம்.ஜி.ஆர் 77-ல் திரை உலகை விட்டு ஒதுங்கினார். 84-ல் சிவாஜி 2வது ஹீரோவாக நடிக்க ஆரம்பித்து விட்டார். கமலும்,ரஜினியும் முன்னணி ஹீரோவாக உயர்ந்து விட்டனர். அதுவும் கமல் தனது 30 வயதிலேயே இந்தியா முழுவதும் பிரபலம் அடைந்து விட்டார்.

இப்போ இவர்களுக்கு 40 வயசாச்சு. திறமை இருந்து இருந்தால் 5 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே இவர்கள் இருவரும் கமல், ரஜினி இருவரையும் முந்தி முதல் நிலைக்கு வந்து இருக்க வேன்டும்.

ரஜினியைப் போல் அதிர்ஷ்டத்தால் இவர்கள் வண்டி இப்பொழுது ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. இது எவ்வளவு நாளைக்கு ஓடும் என்று தெரியவில்லை. (ரஜினி 90களில் அரசியலை வைத்து வண்டியை ஓட்டினாலும் 95-லயே சினிமாவை விட்டு ஒதுங்கி விட்டார். அதற்கு அப்புறம் 2 அல்லது 3 வருடத்திற்கு ஒரு முறை தான் படம் கொடுக்கிறார்)

[Adox]

Dont just compare on the number.. Analysis should be based on the market..
How chennai can be compared with Uk? Still kerala, andhra are there..

Was just an opinion based on approximations, nothing personal. Yes I didnt take into account andhra/kerala/other countries etc. Please provide your assessments if any.

[Pras]

அஜித்,விஜய் ரசிகர்களின் அட்டகாசம் தாங்க முடியலப்பா.

இப்பவே 40 வயசாச்சு. இன்னும் சாதிக்கவில்லை. 60 வயசுல என்னத்த சாதிக்கப் போறாங்கன்னு தெரியல்ல.

எம்.ஜி.ஆர் 77-ல் திரை உலகை விட்டு ஒதுங்கினார். 84-ல் சிவாஜி 2வது ஹீரோவாக நடிக்க ஆரம்பித்து விட்டார். கமலும்,ரஜினியும் முன்னணி ஹீரோவாக உயர்ந்து விட்டனர். அதுவும் கமல் தனது 30 வயதிலேயே இந்தியா முழுவதும் பிரபலம் அடைந்து விட்டார்.

இப்போ இவர்களுக்கு 40 வயசாச்சு. திறமை இருந்து இருந்தால் 5 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே இவர்கள் இருவரும் கமல், ரஜினி இருவரையும் முந்தி முதல் நிலைக்கு வந்து இருக்க வேன்டும்.

ரஜினியைப் போல் அதிர்ஷ்டத்தால் இவர்கள் வண்டி இப்பொழுது ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. இது எவ்வளவு நாளைக்கு ஓடும் என்று தெரியவில்லை. (ரஜினி 90களில் அரசியலை வைத்து வண்டியை ஓட்டினாலும் 95-லயே சினிமாவை விட்டு ஒதுங்கி விட்டார். அதற்கு அப்புறம் 2 அல்லது 3 வருடத்திற்கு ஒரு முறை தான் படம் கொடுக்கிறார்)

:huh:

neenga etho perusa solla varureenga-nu nenachen ... kadasila, vijay and ajith, rajini maathiri-nu solli mudichutteengale ? :cry:

[Adox]

அஜித்,விஜய் ரசிகர்களின் அட்டகாசம் தாங்க முடியலப்பா.

இப்பவே 40 வயசாச்சு. இன்னும் சாதிக்கவில்லை. 60 வயசுல என்னத்த சாதிக்கப் போறாங்கன்னு தெரியல்ல.

எம்.ஜி.ஆர் 77-ல் திரை உலகை விட்டு ஒதுங்கினார். 84-ல் சிவாஜி 2வது ஹீரோவாக நடிக்க ஆரம்பித்து விட்டார். கமலும்,ரஜினியும் முன்னணி ஹீரோவாக உயர்ந்து விட்டனர். அதுவும் கமல் தனது 30 வயதிலேயே இந்தியா முழுவதும் பிரபலம் அடைந்து விட்டார்.

இப்போ இவர்களுக்கு 40 வயசாச்சு. திறமை இருந்து இருந்தால் 5 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே இவர்கள் இருவரும் கமல், ரஜினி இருவரையும் முந்தி முதல் நிலைக்கு வந்து இருக்க வேன்டும்.

ரஜினியைப் போல் அதிர்ஷ்டத்தால் இவர்கள் வண்டி இப்பொழுது ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. இது எவ்வளவு நாளைக்கு ஓடும் என்று தெரியவில்லை. (ரஜினி 90களில் அரசியலை வைத்து வண்டியை ஓட்டினாலும் 95-லயே சினிமாவை விட்டு ஒதுங்கி விட்டார். அதற்கு அப்புறம் 2 அல்லது 3 வருடத்திற்கு ஒரு முறை தான் படம் கொடுக்கிறார்)

Neenga vera saar rajini/kamaloda compare senjikittu! Avanga vera ivanga vera ...

[Russellyhd]

#Arrambam Collections
US Rs 2.36 Cr ($374,335)
UK Rs 1.92 Cr (£190,811)- 26 Screens
AU Rs 70.09L (A$118,459)- 9 Screens
FR Rs 84.77L (€ 100,012)- 5 Screens
CD Rs 1.10 Cr(CAD$ 181,488)
SG Rs 2.91 Cr(SGD$ 575,335)
ML Rs 5+ Cr (788469 USD) - 80 Screens - Wk 1 only

[Avadi to America]

One guy whom I would love to see break Thaliavaar's record would be THIS MAN Slowly he is getting there. One good movie under little established director likes of anurag kashyap that will cement his position.
I am pretty sure it will happen, its only matter of time. :yessir:

It will likely happen in few years from now. Now the market size of the tamil industry is about 1000C and about to grow 11% per annum as per deloitte's forecast. It means that in next 6 to 7 years the market size will be double (just apply the thumb rule of 72). When the industry has tremendous potential to grow and top heroes can grow easily faster than industry average by leveraging marketing, fan base, distributing in new geographies etc , it is achievable. My gut feeling is that the day is not far away from now.

[ajaybaskar]

That is why film collections are adjusted to inflation right? Atleast in hollywood?

[HonestRaj]

It will likely happen in few years from now. Now the market size of the tamil industry is about 1000C and about to grow 11% per annum as per deloitte's forecast. It means that in next 6 to 7 years the market size will be double (just apply the thumb rule of 72). When the industry has tremendous potential to grow and top heroes can grow easily faster than industry average by leveraging marketing, fan base, distributing in new geographies etc , it is achievable. My gut feeling is that the day is not far away from now.

naama edhukkunga idhukkellam tension aaganum..
idhukkuthan indha box office result ellam odhukki vechuttu.. indha high grossing films ellam 2nd time parkkuradhukku nammalla eththanai perukku dhairiyam varumnu yosikkanum.. ada 1st time edho oru vegathula parthudaromnu vechukkuvom.... padathoda impact enna... oru known example eduthuppoam.. oru annamalai, oru devar magan ippadi padangal tv'la parkkumpodhu.. sari oru 10 nimisam parppom..appadinu solli solliye full padamum parthuduvom.. idhu madhiri padangal ippa miga miga kuraivu

[Russellyhd]

2013 Chennai Top TotalGrosses aftr 2nd Wknd

#Viswaroopam 11Day 8.21Cr
#Arrambam 11Day 8.18Cr
#Singam2 10Day 7.22Cr
#Thalaivaa 13Day 6.54Cr


Chennai #Arrambam Grosses

1st Day 1,49,28,100
1st Weekend(4Day) 4,39,87,897
1 Week (8Day) 6,11,02,589
2nd Wknd 2,06,96,445 Tot 8,17,99,034

[Avadi to America]

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[Avadi to America]

naama edhukkunga idhukkellam tension aaganum..
idhukkuthan indha box office result ellam odhukki vechuttu.. indha high grossing films ellam 2nd time parkkuradhukku nammalla eththanai perukku dhairiyam varumnu yosikkanum.. ada 1st time edho oru vegathula parthudaromnu vechukkuvom.... padathoda impact enna... oru known example eduthuppoam.. oru annamalai, oru devar magan ippadi padangal tv'la parkkumpodhu.. sari oru 10 nimisam parppom..appadinu solli solliye full padamum parthuduvom.. idhu madhiri padangal ippa miga miga kuraivu

Inna aanesu enna poi tensiona pesureenganu solreenga..... Most of the comments are personal opinion.... I'm just trying to give an objective analysis with the help of published data....

[Avadi to America]

Inflation does not account all the factors. Inflation mainly tells the story of purchasing power of money.....Population in cities due to urbanization, purchasing power and supply side of the economy has grown too outpaced the historical trend. Movies are easily accessible to everyone due to increase in number of shows, theaters, regulatory environment etc. By keeping all in mind, Can we compare movies released in different period? The different "period" is subjective when economy/industry is too hot. Before 90s, It took nearly decades to see the real change in a market place. Now the growth is so high that it's very difficult to do apples to apples comparison for movies that released even five years before

[Adox]

Its then possible to project how a movie in 1985 can do 95/05/today etc. considering those factors of inflation/no of theatres/no of shows etc. assuming that %% of fans and movie watchers remain the same.

Lots of projection studies for example in year 2030 are made in several avenues with data from 60's, 70's, 80's and so forth in many areas like global warming/oil consumption etc.

But for purposes of our issues here, its left as an exercise for the reader :)

[Avadi to America]

Its then possible to project how a movie in 1985 can do 95/05/today etc. considering those factors of inflation/no of theatres/no of shows etc. assuming that %% of fans and movie watchers remain the same.

Lots of projection studies for example in year 2030 are made in several avenues with data from 60's, 70's, 80's and so forth in many areas like global warming/oil consumption etc.

But for purposes of our issues here, its left as an exercise for the reader :)

Everyone in forecasting industry knows that their forecast going to be wrong. But the question is what would be the variance? In general, Long term forecast tend to be difficult due to uncertainty during the time. If you project next five years, this should not be as hard as 30 years projection.

[Siv.S]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
10. Thalaivaa - $1,284,987 (2013)
Arrambam - $788,469 (2013)

* all figures in US$

Arrambam after 2nd week - $1,359,407

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Malaysia box office collection - 1st week comparison

Thuppakki - $1,319,015 http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2012&wk=46&p=.htm
Arrambam - $788,469 http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=44&p=.htm


Arrambam release with major hollywood movie THOR does anyone realize that?? and most of THX screens and big screens allocate for THOR not for arrambam. just note that point as i said earlier

[ArulprakasH]

I think this comparison itself doesn't need... Instead we can compare our Thala movies BO results and see how he is progressing.

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TFU Kannan ‏@TFU_Kannan41m
Compared to last year, 2013's good for Tamil cinema at the Box-office as 3 biggies turned hits #Vishwaroopam, #Singam2 & #Arrambam.

[yellow]

I think this comparison itself doesn't need... Instead we can compare our Thala movies BO results and see how he is progressing.

Well said :)

[maniram_1234]

I think ajith fans doesnt get difference between gross and collection thuppaki budget 70 crores and collection is 180 crores hence its said that 100 crore mark but arambam now only going to reach 100 crore collection hence gross will be round 50 crores depend on budget thats it correct me if i am wrong

[George Thomas]

CHENNAI BOX OFFICE : ARRAMBAM

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 11th 2013 to Nov 17th 2013

Week : 3
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 10,60,07,388
Verdict: Super Hit
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 333
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 77%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 1,02,55,976

No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 556
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 55%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 1,39,52,378

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-box-office-nov-17.html

[yellow]

Box office report 3rd week in Chennai.

[yellow]

Sreedhar Pillai ‏@sri50 26m
Chennai Box-Office (Nov 15-17) - No.5 Thor : The Dark World, No.4. Ram- Leela No.3 Pandiya Nadu No.2. Pizza 2-Villa, No.1 - Aarambam

[Raajjaa]

ஆரம்பம் படம் 3வது வாரத்தில் 10 கோடிக்கும் அதிகமாக சம்பாதித்து இருக்கிறது.அதாவது விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட அதிகமாக.
இத்தனைக்கும் விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட குறைவான தியேட்டர்களில் தான் ரிலீஸ் செய்யப் பட்டது.
ஆரம்பம் படத்திற்கு அது வெளிவந்த வாரம் மட்டும் தான் கூட்டம் இருந்தது. அதற்கு அப்புறம் ஈ ஓட்ட ஆரம்பித்து விட்டனர்.


இணைய தளத்திற்கு காசு கொடுத்து விட்டால் அவர்கள் இஷ்டத்திற்கு இவ்வளவு வசூல் ஆனது என்று சொல்வார்கள் போல. சே.. இதுவும் ஒரு பொழப்பா?

[parthiru]

ஆரம்பம் படம் 3வது வாரத்தில் 10 கோடிக்கும் அதிகமாக சம்பாதித்து இருக்கிறது.அதாவது விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட அதிகமாக.
இத்தனைக்கும் விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட குறைவான தியேட்டர்களில் தான் ரிலீஸ் செய்யப் பட்டது.
ஆரம்பம் படத்திற்கு அது வெளிவந்த வாரம் மட்டும் தான் கூட்டம் இருந்தது. அதற்கு அப்புறம் ஈ ஓட்ட ஆரம்பித்து விட்டனர்.


இணைய தளத்திற்கு காசு கொடுத்து விட்டால் அவர்கள் இஷ்டத்திற்கு இவ்வளவு வசூல் ஆனது என்று சொல்வார்கள் போல. சே.. இதுவும் ஒரு பொழப்பா?

coool.... y tenson.....

[rachel]

ஆரம்பம் படம் 3வது வாரத்தில் 10 கோடிக்கும் அதிகமாக சம்பாதித்து இருக்கிறது.அதாவது விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட அதிகமாக.
இத்தனைக்கும் விஸ்வரூபத்தை விட குறைவான தியேட்டர்களில் தான் ரிலீஸ் செய்யப் பட்டது.
ஆரம்பம் படத்திற்கு அது வெளிவந்த வாரம் மட்டும் தான் கூட்டம் இருந்தது. அதற்கு அப்புறம் ஈ ஓட்ட ஆரம்பித்து விட்டனர்.


இணைய தளத்திற்கு காசு கொடுத்து விட்டால் அவர்கள் இஷ்டத்திற்கு இவ்வளவு வசூல் ஆனது என்று சொல்வார்கள் போல. சே.. இதுவும் ஒரு பொழப்பா?

yeah :lol: cool..y tension

[NOV]

as at mid November 2013
OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Aarambam - $1,408,442 (2013)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)


* all figures in US$

[NOV]

Top movies in Malaysia - 2013

1. Singam 2 - $1,780,490
2. Arrambam - $1,408,442
3. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436
4. Raja Rani - $738,363
5. All in All Azhagu Raja - $499,034
6. Edhir Neechal - $406,486
7. Settai - $280,086
8. Nayyandi - $269,730

[cujoo]

as at mid November 2013
OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia
9. Aarambam - $1,408,442 (2013)


Thanks Nov.

Thala is getting stronger , which is a good sign for future projects.
It surpassed Mangatha and B2.

[NOV]

Yes Cujoo, I have been saying this for a while now. Ajith's fanbase is growing in Malaysia. Aarambam is his best film in terms of collection, to date.

[sakthii]

Yes Cujoo, I have been saying this for a while now. Ajith's fanbase is growing in Malaysia. Aarambam is his best film in terms of collection, to date.
family audience like Ajith, but they are not watching as he often plays negative roles.. i often hear them saying "ajith ku vera padame kidaikarathu illaya.. yen intha mathiri kettavanave nadikarar !" he should take up positive role too in case if he wish to play negative role like what Rajini did in Enthiran.. or how he done in Vaali.

[Russellffj]

family audience like Ajith, but they are not watching as he often plays negative roles.. i often hear them saying "ajith ku vera padame kidaikarathu illaya.. yen intha mathiri kettavanave nadikarar !" he should take up positive role too in case if he wish to play negative role like what Rajini did in Enthiran.. or how he done in Vaali.

Completely agreed. After watching Mankatha that too in cd, my parents said vara vara yaen ivlo kevalama (character) nadika aarambichutaan.
Last movie they watched in theatre is Kandukondaen kandukondaen

[Russellffj]

@uktamilbo: If #Arrambam wants to overtake #Thuppakki or #Thalaivaa collections, it needs another £24,000 or £51,000. Very unlikely

[sakthii]

Completely agreed. After watching Mankatha that too in cd, my parents said vara vara yaen ivlo kevalama (character) nadika aarambichutaan.
Last movie they watched in theatre is Kandukondaen kandukondaen

as an actor.. one has to play different shades.. kamal, shivaji did.. but repetitive can be avoided.. sure Ajith will balance it out

[paranitharan]

Completely agreed. After watching Mankatha that too in cd, my parents said vara vara yaen ivlo kevalama (character) nadika aarambichutaan.
Last movie they watched in theatre is Kandukondaen kandukondaen
That's too cute

[NOV]

as at mid November 2013
OVERALL Top 25 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia


1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
9. Aarambam - $1,408,442 (2013)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
11. Thalaivaa - $1,284,987 (2013)
12. Mankatha - $1,190,889
13. Maattrraan - $1,124,812
14. Kanthaswamy - $1,077,658
15. Ayan - $1,046,027
16. Billa 2 - $947,634
17. Raavanan - $906,396
18. Sura - $897,497
19. Nanban - $872,498
20. Vel - $868,107
21. Vaaranam Aayiram - $796,297
22. Kuruvi - $754,201
23. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan - $745,362
24. Billa - $742,059
25. Villu - $639,236


* all figures in US$

[Siv.S]

OVERALL Top 10 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia

1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Arrambam - $1,486,257 (2013)
7. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
8. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
9. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)

* all figures in US

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/malaysia/?yr=2013&wk=47&p=.htm

[NOV]

Top movies in Malaysia - 2013

1. Singam 2 - $1,780,490
2. Arrambam - $1,486,257
3. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436
4. Raja Rani - $738,363
5. All in All Azhagu Raja - $499,034
6. Edhir Neechal - $406,486
7. Settai - $280,086
8. Nayyandi - $269,730
9. Chennai Express - $180,198 :lol:
10. Krish 3 - $112,245 :lol2:

[George Thomas]

Top movies in Malaysia - 2013

9. Chennai Express - $180,198 :lol:
10. Krish 3 - $112,245 :lol2:

When Hindi films business is so dull in Malaysia even for big stars,how come Ram-Leela managed so much collections? :confused2:

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=ramleela.htm

[ajaybaskar]

Where does it say its Malaysia collection?

[George Thomas]

Where does it say its Malaysia collection?

Oh!! i thought Box office mojo gives only the collection of Malaysia :oops:

[maniram_1234]

CHENNAI BOX OFFICE
Home > Chennai Box Office Rankings
4. ARRAMBAM

Previous
Movie
Arrambam
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Movie
Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 25th 2013 to Dec 01st 2013 Week : 5
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 12,06,98,050
Verdict: Super Hit
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 60
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 55%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 8,04,977
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 228
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 35%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 25,38,487

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CHENNAI BOX OFFICE
Home > Chennai Box Office Rankings
4. ARRAMBAM

Previous
Movie
Arrambam
Next
Movie
Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 25th 2013 to Dec 01st 2013 Week : 5
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 12,06,98,050
Verdict: Super Hit
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 60
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 55%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 8,04,977
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 228
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 35%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 25,38,487
Maniram_1234 Happy :).. I am happy :).

[George Thomas]

-Deleted- Ith thiriyin nalan karuthi naane ennudaya pathivai nikki kolkiren :D

[yellow]

-Deleted- Ith thiriyin nalan karuthi naane ennudaya pathivai nikki kolkiren :D

Appreciated .:)

[yellow]

Endhirn - Arrambam - Thuppaki - Singam2 - Viswaroopam - BO Analysis

Highlights:
=============

Singam 2 is a perfect example of good marketing. Despite getting avg reviews producers ensured it is getting maximum shows and got good returns.

Thupakki & Singam 2 are almost solo releases as Poda Podi is a washout from day1.
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But Arrambam has huge competition during its entire run. AAA producers ensured its huge opening so it spoiled Arrambam's opening after first two days and Pandiya nadu after first
================================================== ================================================== ==============
week due to good WOM further eat into Arrambams collection. But still it went on to become a blockbuster which tells that Ajith's star power is next to Superstar.
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Thuppaki is a perfect example for Vijay. If he selects such movies with racy screenplay instead of giving more importance to his image his movies will rock at BO.

It will be impossible for anyone to touch Endhiran collections as its dubbed version itself has grossed 45c globally. Only Rajini sir can do it. May be all others can target Endhiran Tamil version collections which is 160c in India and 64c overseas.

[Cinemarasigan]

Endhirn - Arrambam - Thuppaki - Singam2 - Viswaroopam - BO Analysis

Highlights:
=============

Singam 2 is a perfect example of good marketing. Despite getting avg reviews producers ensured it is getting maximum shows and got good returns.

Thupakki & Singam 2 are almost solo releases as Poda Podi is a washout from day1.
================================================== ========

But Arrambam has huge competition during its entire run. AAA producers ensured its huge opening so it spoiled Arrambam's opening after first two days and Pandiya nadu after first
================================================== ================================================== ==============
week due to good WOM further eat into Arrambams collection. But still it went on to become a blockbuster which tells that Ajith's star power is next to Superstar.
================================================== ==================================================

Thuppaki is a perfect example for Vijay. If he selects such movies with racy screenplay instead of giving more importance to his image his movies will rock at BO.

It will be impossible for anyone to touch Endhiran collections as its dubbed version itself has grossed 45c globally. Only Rajini sir can do it. May be all others can target Endhiran Tamil version collections which is 160c in India and 64c overseas.

:rotfl3:

[ajaybaskar]

Parani,

I believe you need some updation as well. Velayudham did almost the same business as Ezhaam Arivu, which was directed by the same ARM and had a much better crew.

Also please check Thalaivaa's figures. It managed an 8 C business in Chennai and is in the top 10 highest grossers in Malaysia. All you need is to browse through the previous pages of this same thread.

Sura or Villu are utter flops. Agreed. But all actors in question have such films in their port folio. If you want, I can DM you instead of creating fights in an open forum. :)

[Russellmvr]

Parani,

I believe you need some updation as well. Velayudham did almost the same business as Ezhaam Arivu, which was directed by the same ARM and had a much better crew.

Also please check Thalaivaa's figures. It managed an 8 C business in Chennai and is in the top 10 highest grossers in Malaysia. All you need is to browse through the previous pages of this same thread.

Sura or Villu are utter flops. Agreed. But all actors in question have such films in their port folio. If you want, I can DM you instead of creating fights in an open forum. :)

Thank You Ajay,

Adding to it. Few high crossing figures of Vijay in Malaysia are 18+ rated movies.
I guess Thupakki and Thalaivaa too.

Correct me if I am wrong.

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:rotfl3:

:idontgetit:

[Cinemarasigan]

:idontgetit:

The analysis done by some petty website Kollylive was a big joke, in fact all the figures mentioned were imaginary and lauaghable... Nothing at you..

[yellow]

The analysis done by some petty website Kollylive was a big joke, in fact all the figures mentioned were imaginary and lauaghable... Nothing at you..

:) ok..ok

[Raajjaa]

Like in the recent years, dubbed movies failed to make any impact at Andhra Pradesh box-office. Of 92 dubbed movies, only Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam, Surya starrer Singam (Yamudu 2), Pizza, Krrish 3 and Dhoom 3 made strong impression.

http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/index.php

[vijeeshgovindhan]

From Kamal's 'Vishwaroopam' to Ajith's 'Arrambam': Biggest Grossing Tamil Films of 2013

This year, Tamil film industry has witnessed several hit films that mostly stars big actors in the likes of Kamal Haasan, Suriya and Ajith.

Interestingly, a few small budget films starring lesser known actors have also clicked with the audience.

From "Vishwaroopam" to "Arrambam", check out the list of biggest grossing Tamil films of 2013.

Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan's spy thriller "Vishwaroopam" faced release issues in Tamil Nadu. Despite a delay in release, "Vishwaroopam" managed to attract audiences and earned big bucks at the box office. The film was appreciated for its technical brilliance as well as Kamal Haasan's performance. The film, reportedly made on a budget of 95 crore, grossed over 200 crore at the worldwide box office, according to Press Trust of India.

Kamal is making a sequel to "Vishwaroopam." The film titled "Vishwaroopam 2" is all set to hit the screens next year.

Arrambam
Ajith's "Arrambam", which released on 31 October, turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2013. The film has grossed approximately 80 crore in three weeks at the worldwide box office.

Recently, the stylish action film completed 50-day theatrical run at the box office and is still running in some theatres across Tamil Nadu.

The Telugu version of the film titled "Aata Arrambam" released more than a month after the Tamil version release. Still, the Telugu dubbed version managed to do average business and performed better than a few direct Telugu releases.

Ajith is gearing up for his next big release -"Veeram" - which is set to hit the screens in January, 2014.

Singam 2
"Singam 2" is a sequel to 2010-blockbuster flick "Singam." The sequel, which released in July this year, took the box office by storm raking in fantastic collections.

The Suriya starrer, which was reportedly made at a budget of 45 crore, had grossed over 100 crore at the worldwide box office.

The success of "Singam 2" has made fans appeal for another film in the franchise. However, director Hari and Suriya are currently busy with their new projects. It remains to be seen as to whether the director-actor duo will come up with the third installment in the "Singam" franchise.

Raja Rani
Arya-Nayanthara's "Raja Rani" received good response from critics as well as from the audience. Director Atlee was appreciated for giving out a clean family entertainer. The performances of the lead actors including Jai and Nazriya were appreciated by fans.

"Raja Rani" reportedly earned 50 crore in just 25 days at the worldwide box office.

Besides these films, Vijay's "Thalaivaa", Vishal's "Pandiyanadu", Santhanam's "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya", Sivakarthikeyan's "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga" and "Ethir Neechal", Sasi Kumar's "Kutti Puli" and Vijay Sethupathi's "Soodhu Kavvum" have also performed well at the box office.

Films such as "Chennaiyil Oru Naal", "Neram", "Udhayam NH4" and "Paradesi" have been critically acclaimed.

The year 2014 looks great as several biggies are gearing up for release. It remains to be seen as to how the new films will perform at the box office.

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/532014/20131228/ajith-arrambam-kamal-vishwaroopam-suriya-singam2-biggestgrossers2013.htm

[uruzalari]

Even Ajith would be disappointed by the attitude of some of his fans here

[Arragesh]

taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh):
In terms of *gross BO numbers*, #Dhoom3 is the first Hindi film to cross ₹ 500 cr mark *worldwide*. Creates History.:shock:

[NOV]

Top movies in Malaysia - 2013

1. Singam 2 - $1,780,490 (40)
2. Arrambam - $1,486,257 (44)
3. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436 (49)
4. Raja Rani - $738,363 (68)
5. All in All Azhagu Raja - $499,034 (90)
6. Edhir Neechal - $406,486 (98)
7. Vishwaroopam - $325,871 (109)
8. Settai - $280,086 (119)
9. Nayyandi - $269,730 (121)
10. Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru - $91,326 (152)

[NOV]

as at 31 December 2013
OVERALL Top 25 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia


1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Aarambam - $1,486,257 (2013)
7. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
8. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
9. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
11. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436 (2013)
12. Mankatha - $1,190,889
13. Maattrraan - $1,124,812
14. Kanthaswamy - $1,077,658
15. Ayan - $1,046,027
16. Billa 2 - $947,634
17. Raavanan - $906,396
18. Sura - $897,497
19. Nanban - $872,498
20. Vel - $868,107
21. Vaaranam Aayiram - $796,297
22. Kuruvi - $754,201
23. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan - $745,362
24. Billa - $742,059
25. Raja Rani - $738,363 (2013)

* In US$

[CEDYBLUE]

as at 31 December 2013
OVERALL Top 25 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia


1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aarambam - $1,486,257 (2013)
9. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
11. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436 (2013)
12. Mankatha - $1,190,889
13. Maattrraan - $1,124,812
14. Kanthaswamy - $1,077,658
15. Ayan - $1,046,027
16. Billa 2 - $947,634
17. Raavanan - $906,396
18. Sura - $897,497
19. Nanban - $872,498
20. Vel - $868,107
21. Vaaranam Aayiram - $796,297
22. Kuruvi - $754,201
23. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan - $745,362
24. Billa - $742,059
25. Raja Rani - $738,363 (2013)

* In US$

Anna, it has been a while, your posts :)

Top 25 at the end of 2013.

Any numbers on the Pongal Releases as yet?

[NOV]

Top 25 at the end of 2013.
Any numbers on the Pongal Releases as yet?Yes... these are the figures as at 31 December 2013.
Pongal figures will only come in sometime in the middle of this week. :)

[CEDYBLUE]

Yes... these are the figures as at 31 December 2013.
Pongal figures will only come in sometime in the middle of this week. :)


Ok Anna. Looking forward.

[BM]

as at 31 December 2013
OVERALL Top 25 Films at the Box Office in Malaysia


1. Endhiran - $3,048,246 (2010)
2. Sivaji - $2,422,788 (2007)
3. Singam II - $1,780,490 (2013)
4. Thuppakki - $1,732,792 (2012)
5. Dasavatharam - $1,721,109 (2008)
6. Singam - $1,471,508 (2010)
7. Chandramukhi - $1,460,000 (2005)
8. Aarambam - $1,486,257 (2013)
9. Aadhavan - $1,456,618 (2009)
10. Vettaikaran - $1,329,428 (2009)
11. Thalaivaa - $1,287,436 (2013)
12. Mankatha - $1,190,889
13. Maattrraan - $1,124,812
14. Kanthaswamy - $1,077,658
15. Ayan - $1,046,027
16. Billa 2 - $947,634
17. Raavanan - $906,396
18. Sura - $897,497
19. Nanban - $872,498
20. Vel - $868,107
21. Vaaranam Aayiram - $796,297
22. Kuruvi - $754,201
23. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan - $745,362
24. Billa - $742,059
25. Raja Rani - $738,363 (2013)

* In US$

NOV gaaru, Arrambam should come above Singam.

[NOV]

NOV gaaru, Arrambam should come above Singam. :oops:
corrected

[joe]

Kamal Vs Rajini Recap -80's
http://karundhel.com/2012/04/kamal-rajni-war.html

[Anban]

Kamal Vs Rajini Recap -80's
http://karundhel.com/2012/04/kamal-rajni-war.html
intha link pokkisham sir :)

[joe]

intha link pokkisham sir :)

:)
Hope you checked few more articles on 80's

[Anban]

:)
Hope you checked few more articles on 80's
athu naala thaan sir, pokkisham-nu sollren :)

[Avadi to America]

Kamal Vs Rajini Recap -80's
http://karundhel.com/2012/04/kamal-rajni-war.html

Joe, tamilutham.blogspot url seems has private settings. could you paste the content?

[Adox]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/goli-soda/goli-soda-box-office-feb-09.html

Irony here is that after all the fireworks between the big players, GoliSoda quietly marched to the 'superhit' status category leaving the 'hit' status to the other 2 ....

[Adox]

Congrats to makers of Goli Soda .. May good films win in BO!

Goli Soda' Celebrates Huge Success

The norm these days is that just after the release of a film, in many cases when it has not even attained break even, film makers make heads turn their way by holding a success meet for the film. But Vijay Milton plays fair, and with his picture perfect story, he does not have to hide behind any other claim. There's practically no questioning the success that 'Goli Soda' has made - it is one among the league of rear movies which everybody likes. Sure enough, the film with very minimal advertisement, unique promotional trailer and a humble star cast has made a healthy 8 crore profit in the second week since release and continues to draw eager crowd in its third week too. Vijay Milton convened for a success meet for everyone from the film to meet and spoke from his heart in recognition of the helpful friend director Pandiraj, citing him as a key reason to this phenomenal success. "I narrated the story to Pandiraj" said Milton, "and he was supportive from day one. He had continually given me opinions and suggestions for improvisation, while also leaving my creativity take its own shape. Credit goes to Pandiraj for the simple yet powerful lines he has penned down, well suited for the kids who played heroes without suffocating heroism.

Goli soda success meet

Pandiraj has been there for me all the time throughout the movie and even helped with the finances at times." Pandiraj on the other hand said "It was a pleasure working with my friend and highly creative director Vijay Milton. From the days of 'Pasanga', I know the hardships involved in taking a healthy story to the audience, as I myself had to cross many hurdles before being able to convince the crew to work on a potential blockbuster. I found Milton's story highly convincing and decided to offer him support in any respect needed. We're all glad that the film has received thunderous response from all sections of the society and audience of all interest." Pandiraj further threw light on why make movies like 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga' and 'Idhu Namma Aalu' types, pointing out that that's the sort of story that the audience look forward to in general. But the trend seems to have shifted steadily to recognising real creativity and talent, fat from rigmarole.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/103349.html

[Cinemarasigan]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/goli-soda/goli-soda-box-office-feb-09.html

Irony here is that after all the fireworks between the big players, GoliSoda quietly marched to the 'superhit' status category leaving the 'hit' status to the other 2 ....

Good that Goli Soda kind of movies are able to make a mark..

Oh... Both the big movies are announced as only "Hit", not even "Super Hit". If this is the case in Chennai Box Office, then what is the status in other Areas?

Anyway, In Tamilnadu you cannot get the real collection figures...

[ecureuhapis]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/goli-soda/goli-soda-box-office-feb-09.html

Irony here is that after all the fireworks between the big players, GoliSoda quietly marched to the 'superhit' status category leaving the 'hit' status to the other 2 ....

they categorize movies' status on ROI.

there's no way this movie collected more than either big movies.

[Russelldwp]

Mr.Joe Really unforgottable recap. Information almost 90% true

[Adox]

they categorize movies' status on ROI.

there's no way this movie collected more than either big movies.

Correct, thats what I was about to say. Its the ROI factor that they may have used to put this movie on top. Anyways its always nice to see an insignificant/low budget underdog movie get that status in comparison to biggies.

[hattori_hanzo]

Etha namburadhunne therle!! :huh:

வீரம், ஜில்லா ரெண்டுமே அவுட்டு... பத்துப் பைசா தேறல!- உண்மையை அம்பலப்படுத்திய கேயார்

http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/jilla-veeram-make-big-loss-distributors-193906.html#slide536809

[Russellmvr]

As long as you were not the producer for the both venture... you can believe the source which entertains you more. :wink:

[hattori_hanzo]

LOL. Almost all sites say that both the movies made good profits. And they are still running. If what this Keyaar says is true, then imagine the losses well known flops like All In All Azhaguraja or Irandam Ulagam would have incurred.

[Parthyy]

check KR all his interviews....recent one two...was doing nonsense blah blah on Ajith-Vijay for long time.Maaas heors Spoiling young generatins aam..no surprise

[Russellyhd]

http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/p/top-25-all-time-box-office-united-states.html?m=1

Top 25 All time BO -US

For Top 10 --- > 3 of Thala films in top 10 :smokesmirk: 2 Rajini ; 2 Kamal ; only 1 Surya ; only 1 vijay

[Karikalen]

http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/p/top-25-all-time-box-office-united-states.html?m=1

Top 25 All time BO -US

For Top 10 --- > 3 of Thala films in top 10 :smokesmirk: 2 Rajini ; 2 Kamal ; only 1 Surya ; only 1 vijay

Endiran numbers do not add up. The Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions only add up to 2.27 million. The website needs to come up with a reason for the additional 1.2 million in the total box office. Is it a coincidence that 1.2million is the total box office of Vishwaroopam in US?

[Anban]

the problem is mass hero movies are very much over priced . this is happening ever since Sivaji (the loss).. though undoubtedly the opening for these movies are great, due to over pricing, the distributors are seldom able to make any money.. thats you rarely see the same distributor buy two successive movies of a mass hero .. ithula ent.tax 30% pottaangannaa, thalaila naamam thaan .. producers do make good money out of these movies.. distributors thaan paavam ..

[NOV]

MaanKarate Opening Weekend
USA Rs 39.87 lacs,
UK Rs 34.19 lacs,
Australia Rs 16.25 lacs,
Malaysia [reported screens] Rs 61.42 lacs.

[thamiz]

the problem is mass hero movies are very much over priced . this is happening ever since Sivaji (the loss).. though undoubtedly the opening for these movies are great, due to over pricing, the distributors are seldom able to make any money.. thats you rarely see the same distributor buy two successive movies of a mass hero .. ithula ent.tax 30% pottaangannaa, thalaila naamam thaan .. producers do make good money out of these movies.. distributors thaan paavam ..

AnbarE!

So, the data is very reliable???

And you use the data to claim "sivaji the loss" NOW?

IN another 4 years Kamal fans like you would start claiming that "sivaji the flop" I suppose??

Is this how you guys create history- by lying and faking and manipulating- everything for WHAT??

To make your "olaga naaykkan" the greatest? :rotfl:

[Adox]

Kochadaiiyaan and Veeram grab the top spots

The first 6 months of the year 2014 have passed by, and the year has seen a fair share of hits and misses. There have been a sizeable number of films featuring superstars which have earned the big bucks, and also content-oriented films which haven't done much harm to their small investments.

In the USA, a market which is dominated by films featuring the big Tamil superstars (Rajini, Kamal, Vijay, Ajith, Suriya and Vikram) and also big directors like Shankar, films like Kochadaiiyaan, Veeram and Jilla have done well in the first half of the year.

Here we present a list of the Top 5 Tamil box-office grossers in the USA (excluding Canada), in the first half of the year. All these movies were distributed by ATMUS Entertainment.

1. Kochadaiiyaan (Tamil version) - around 633,000 USD, the Hindi and Telugu versions contributed another 30,000 USD

2. Veeram - 243,955 USD

3. Jilla - 230,221 USD

4. Maan Karate - 73,015 USD

5. Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal - 33,273 USD

Biggies such as Anjaan, Kaththi, 'Thala 55', Uttama Villain, Lingaa, Vishwaroopam 2 and Ai, are expected to take the US by storm in the coming months.

[Anban]

AnbarE!

So, the data is very reliable???

And you use the data to claim "sivaji the loss" NOW?

IN another 4 years Kamal fans like you would start claiming that "sivaji the flop" I suppose??

Is this how you guys create history- by lying and faking and manipulating- everything for WHAT??

To make your "olaga naaykkan" the greatest? :rotfl:
already the distributors have coined it "Sivaji the LOSS"

[Adox]

Kochadaiiyaan and Veeram grab the top spots

The first 6 months of the year 2014 have passed by, and the year has seen a fair share of hits and misses. There have been a sizeable number of films featuring superstars which have earned the big bucks, and also content-oriented films which haven't done much harm to their small investments.

In the USA, a market which is dominated by films featuring the big Tamil superstars (Rajini, Kamal, Vijay, Ajith, Suriya and Vikram) and also big directors like Shankar, films like Kochadaiiyaan, Veeram and Jilla have done well in the first half of the year.

Here we present a list of the Top 5 Tamil box-office grossers in the USA (excluding Canada), in the first half of the year. All these movies were distributed by ATMUS Entertainment.

1. Kochadaiiyaan (Tamil version) - around 633,000 USD, the Hindi and Telugu versions contributed another 30,000 USD

2. Veeram - 243,955 USD

3. Jilla - 230,221 USD

4. Maan Karate - 73,015 USD

5. Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal - 33,273 USD

Biggies such as Anjaan, Kaththi, 'Thala 55', Uttama Villain, Lingaa, Vishwaroopam 2 and Ai, are expected to take the US by storm in the coming months.

Impressive that a mediocre SS movie could still do as much as Vijay's best - Thuppakki or any Ajith's best in the US market! Still ways to go for them to rival the SS.

Idhu kathirvelan kadhal - 33k total -> pathetic performance.

[Arragesh]

I tend to disagree with this statement "Ajith - Vijay" has long way to go touch "SS - KH"

When KH & SS entered cinema previous generation Big Actors like MGR & Sivaji stopped acting/stopped frequency of acting(lead role),That made SS & KH to develop a strong base for them and then capitalize on the same.Whereas for Ajith & Vijay their Seniors are still very much in business But both these actors have developed a strong base once Stalwarts retired/lessen the frequency of acting.

I'm 100% sure even Ajith & Vijay can touch or even surpass(considering business model in coming years) SS & KH movie collection .

[ajaybaskar]

Good one, buddy. Agreeing with every line of your post.

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[Adox]

I tend to disagree with this statement "Ajith - Vijay" has long way to go touch "SS - KH"

When KH & SS entered cinema previous generation Big Actors like MGR & Sivaji stopped acting/stopped frequency of acting(lead role),That made SS & KH to develop a strong base for them and then capitalize on the same.Whereas for Ajith & Vijay their Seniors are still very much in business But both these actors have developed a strong base once Stalwarts retired/lessen the frequency of acting.

I'm 100% sure even Ajith & Vijay can touch or even surpass(considering business model in coming years) SS & KH movie collection .

Your arguments are ok and may happen that way but they are still predictions. We have to go by the evidence on ground. Even during periods of very limited movies of SS (like one in 3 or 4 years), we've not seen any added thrust to the markets of V & A. But if you say they will have to quit acting see results as you postulate, well then it certainly is not the time now. Notice I'm not including KH here since the above mentioned actors are not in his space.

[Avadi to America]

In today and future's economy, demography is/will play big role. India has become more younger nation (median age is 27) in past 15 years. In 2020, India will be the youngest nation in the world. It's practically daunting task for a 60+ old man to bring young generation people to theater. RK/KH has seen more cultural/economic/technological etc changes in industry than their predecessors. But they are still ruling the roost. Kudos to them....

[faithiu11]

Some one plz post top 5 UK amd Malaysia collections of 2014

[Cinemarasigan]

I tend to disagree with this statement "Ajith - Vijay" has long way to go touch "SS - KH"

When KH & SS entered cinema previous generation Big Actors like MGR & Sivaji stopped acting/stopped frequency of acting(lead role),That made SS & KH to develop a strong base for them and then capitalize on the same.Whereas for Ajith & Vijay their Seniors are still very much in business But both these actors have developed a strong base once Stalwarts retired/lessen the frequency of acting.

I'm 100% sure even Ajith & Vijay can touch or even surpass(considering business model in coming years) SS & KH movie collection .

Bill has not included KH in his post, not sure why are u pulling him into this..

I don't think Ajith or Vijay would be able to touch or beat the records of Superstar going by the current trends...

Both of them are not trying to do some great movie so that it will create record in collections;

They are aiming at satisfying their respective fans &

Want their movies to be minimum guarantee

If they take risk by doing movies with entirely new different storyline, with more scope for acting coupled with good supporting technicians they may be able to come to that stage...

Will that happen?

[Russellmvr]

Bill has not included KH in his post, not sure why are u pulling him into this..

I don't think Ajith or Vijay would be able to touch or beat the records of Superstar going by the current trends...

Both of them are not trying to do some great movie so that it will create record in collections;

They are aiming at satisfying their respective fans &

Want their movies to be minimum guarantee

If they take risk by doing movies with entirely new different storyline, with more scope for acting coupled with good supporting technicians they may be able to come to that stage...

Will that happen?

I afraid not..

A good story based movie can become a hit. But from hit to blockbuster is only being decided by the stars (Which is unfair, but a naked truth)
The complain over Ajit and Vijay is kind of harsh, because SS's blockbusters success movies not really offbeat or path breaking, but pure entertaining.

Tamil movies never had such a world wide market when SS was 40+. But look where the market now. Both Ajith and Vijay have another good run of may be 10 years. Sure they will beat the SS' current collection.

PS: This post is purely based on collection, not charisma.. :yes:

[Cinemarasigan]

A good story based movie can become a hit. But from hit to blockbuster is only being decided by the stars (Which is unfair, but a naked truth)
The complain over Ajit and Vijay is kind of harsh, because SS's blockbusters success movies not really offbeat or path breaking, but pure entertaining.



Star value give a push for initial collection... story, Music, Performance and quality entertainment (advt + hype) make them block busters

[Arragesh]

Bill has not included KH in his post, not sure why are u pulling him into this..

I don't think Ajith or Vijay would be able to touch or beat the records of Superstar going by the current trends...

Both of them are not trying to do some great movie so that it will create record in collections;

They are aiming at satisfying their respective fans &

Want their movies to be minimum guarantee

If they take risk by doing movies with entirely new different storyline, with more scope for acting coupled with good supporting technicians they may be able to come to that stage...

Will that happen?

Well Me including KH is more in honouring note because even now Highest collected movies are from SS & KH then followed by current gen actors.
and doing some great movies by both the actors,Even I feel exactly the same that Both Ajith & Vijay have to select some great stories with great team.But yeah again a nutshell no production company would take risk of spending more money fearing about the return I'm sure even SS & KH would have went through this situation in the beginning when their seniors were in buisness once they shaded away industry need to moot other actors to capitalize the market here they did with SS & KH.

I'm sure once SS & KH retires/reduce the frequency of movies industry would be looking for other alternative to capitalize/increase the horizon of market at that time mostly they would opt for Ajith & Vijay.

[Adox]

Well Me including KH is more in honouring note because even now Highest collected movies are from SS & KH then followed by current gen actors.
and doing some great movies by both the actors,Even I feel exactly the same that Both Ajith & Vijay have to select some great stories with great team.But yeah again a nutshell no production company would take risk of spending more money fearing about the return I'm sure even SS & KH would have went through this situation in the beginning when their seniors were in buisness once they shaded away industry need to moot other actors to capitalize the market here they did with SS & KH.

I'm sure once SS & KH retires/reduce the frequency of movies industry would be looking for other alternative to capitalize/increase the horizon of market at that time mostly they would opt for Ajith & Vijay.

There's absolutely no evidence to support your claim. SS has had many lean periods with no effect on Vijay and Ajith collections. Unless they do a path breaking movie as CR says, things are more likely to stay the same.

KH is in a different space and has no effect on Ajith and Vijay. Moreover KH has never shied away from doing offbeat roles and roles of different genre many of which have bombed in the box office. The post was mainly to compare a mediocre SS movie collections with the best ones of Ajith/Vijay.

[Adox]

I afraid not..

A good story based movie can become a hit. But from hit to blockbuster is only being decided by the stars (Which is unfair, but a naked truth)
The complain over Ajit and Vijay is kind of harsh, because SS's blockbusters success movies not really offbeat or path breaking, but pure entertaining.

Tamil movies never had such a world wide market when SS was 40+. But look where the market now. Both Ajith and Vijay have another good run of may be 10 years. Sure they will beat the SS' current collection.

PS: This post is purely based on collection, not charisma.. :yes:

Blockbusters are typically based on ROI. GolliSoda was the only BB for this year so far. VR was the one last year preceded by Thuppakki. If you meant gross collections then yes they are on SS power/charisma. Tamil Nadu/India collections still dwarf the worldwide collections - so even with a wider reach, I'm not sure if it'll help. But I could be wrong.

[Saai]

Rajni and Kamal are different from Ajith and Vijay. Rajni and Kamal have following beyond their fan base. A rajni movie or a kamal movie easily becomes a talking point at homes. Vijay and Ajith are more in lines with Vijayakanth, a niche fan following - of course much larger than Vijayakanth. Rajni and Kamal has long before became a cultural entity of Tamil nadu, while Ajith and Vijay are just movie stars with a large fan following. Apart from different factors, this is also because of their acting ability. You need skill to do get into household by doing MMKR,Thillu mullu, Sathi leelavathi, Thevar magan, Mannan, Muthu (I dont think wither Vijay or Ajith can do Muthu/Mannan from Rajni's filmography, let alone a thillu mullu/Johnny/ Mullum Malarum).

Both of them want to be Rajni. Rajni can do comedy, romance, drama between a matter of few scenes without any strong script and still can convince general audience and keep them hooked. Can Ajith and Vijay do it? If they cant, they have to be satisfied with the large niche fan following they have. Forget about becoming Rajni/Kamal.

[ajaybaskar]

Vicky,

I think arragesh meant the situation after both SS and UN retire. I am sure the TN people will move on and will elevate Ajith and Vijay to their levels. They need not make a Muthu or Thillu Mullu or Sathi Leelavathy to make people watch their movies. A sensible movie with decent entertainment quotients will bring people to the theatre.

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[Adox]

Rajni and Kamal are different from Ajith and Vijay. Rajni and Kamal have following beyond their fan base. A rajni movie or a kamal movie easily becomes a talking point at homes. Vijay and Ajith are more in lines with Vijayakanth, a niche fan following - of course much larger than Vijayakanth. Rajni and Kamal has long before became a cultural entity of Tamil nadu, while Ajith and Vijay are just movie stars with a large fan following. Apart from different factors, this is also because of their acting ability. You need skill to do get into household by doing MMKR,Thillu mullu, Sathi leelavathi, Thevar magan, Mannan, Muthu (I dont think wither Vijay or Ajith can do Muthu/Mannan from Rajni's filmography, let alone a thillu mullu/Johnny/ Mullum Malarum).

Both of them want to be Rajni. Rajni can do comedy, romance, drama between a matter of few scenes without any strong script and still can convince general audience and keep them hooked. Can Ajith and Vijay do it? If they cant, they have to be satisfied with the large niche fan following they have. Forget about becoming Rajni/Kamal.

Great post. Couldn't have said it better ...

[Saai]

@ajay , dynamics are changing right? and you know how long stalin is waiting for kalaingar to retire?

"kodai avlo easiya therinjirucha?" :)

[ajaybaskar]

Kamal may not retire and like bill4u said he is anyways not a competitor for these guys, considering the type of movies he makes. But Rajni's retirement, I can smell it already.

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[Mohan kumar.]

Rajni and Kamal are different from Ajith and Vijay. Rajni and Kamal have following beyond their fan base. A rajni movie or a kamal movie easily becomes a talking point at homes. Vijay and Ajith are more in lines with Vijayakanth, a niche fan following - of course much larger than Vijayakanth. Rajni and Kamal has long before became a cultural entity of Tamil nadu, while Ajith and Vijay are just movie stars with a large fan following. Apart from different factors, this is also because of their acting ability. You need skill to do get into household by doing MMKR,Thillu mullu, Sathi leelavathi, Thevar magan, Mannan, Muthu (I dont think wither Vijay or Ajith can do Muthu/Mannan from Rajni's filmography, let alone a thillu mullu/Johnny/ Mullum Malarum).

Both of them want to be Rajni. Rajni can do comedy, romance, drama between a matter of few scenes without any strong script and still can convince general audience and keep them hooked. Can Ajith and Vijay do it? If they cant, they have to be satisfied with the large niche fan following they have. Forget about becoming Rajni/Kamal.

Completely disagree with these points... They might be true if we think in the shoes of people in mid-thirties to mid-fifties now.. I dont think a SS movie gets more attention in social media than a Vijay or Ajith movie now.. Exposure in the social media is the need of the hour & it is the state-of-the-art tool to measure the actor's support & , not the talking points at home..

Its not necessary for Ajith or Vijay to do Mannan or Thevar Magan now.. Acting under good & talented directors is more than enough & those directors wont need Mannan or Thevar Magan script to reach all. They know the current audience pulse than any of us here..

No actor can make a film success on his own but a director can.. Only thing they(Vj & Aj) have to do is select good directors & scripts in which they have failed many times recently.. No need to care about the title SS which may or may not retain its current significance( like MGR's or Sivaji title) considering India's massive demographic advantage.. They & we can believe in the title 'Thala' & 'Thalapathy' which might become more powerful than SS.

[Saai]

I dont think a SS movie gets more attention in social media than a Vijay or Ajith movie now..

If you think negative publicity also as a publicity, then yes :P - that even powerstar gets these days.


Its not necessary for Ajith or Vijay to do Mannan or Thevar Magan now.. Acting under good & talented directors is more than enough & those directors wont need Mannan or Thevar Magan script to reach all. They know the current audience pulse than any of us here..

I'm just saying, its difficult for them, even if they try. They are limited as actors.


No actor can make a film success on his own but a director can..

thats the point - rajni can make even guru shishyan look good.


They & we can believe in the title 'Thala' & 'Thalapathy' which might become more powerful than SS.

Again - they haven't proved anything to be there yet - neither in talent, nor in reach. Rajni and Kamal are Indian superstars when they were 40. Ajith and Vijay are unknown entities anywhere north of Arakkonam. Even within TN, they only have that niche fan base.

[Mohan kumar.]

If you think negative publicity also as a publicity, then yes :P - that even powerstar gets these days.



I'm just saying, its difficult for them, even if they try. They are limited as actors.



thats the point - rajni can make even guru shishyan look good.



Again - they haven't proved anything to be there yet - neither in talent, nor in reach. Rajni and Kamal are Indian superstars when they were 40. Ajith and Vijay are unknown entities anywhere north of Arakkonam. Even within TN, they only have that niche fan base.

:-D U again got wrong.. Its not sports(where history is valued) to compare each & every aspect,.. And the title SS was not given based on the no of national or any awards he got & so dont relate this completely with his acting. If you need proofs to value a title, then titles like 'Ulaganayagan' 'Nadigar Thilagam' should have made 'SS' a needle in the haystack.
The title SS has huge value just because of the mass following he has & not the other way. So, the mass following makes the title to be valued & helps to hog the limelight.. As the day passes the title 'SS' will keep on losing the followers and the followers will add on for the other two & so their value.

Good Entertainers get more following than good actors. So, If you are not able to get or feel the entertainment in Vj or Aj movies does not mean they are not capable to attract mass following.. They dont need hardcore SS fans to follow; their focus will be only on the current generation who will give rich dividends later.

[Adox]

As the day passes the title 'SS' will keep on losing the followers and the followers will add on for the other two & so their value.

Good Entertainers get more following than good actors. So, If you are not able to get or feel the entertainment in Vj or Aj movies does not mean they are not capable to attract mass following.. They dont need hardcore SS fans to follow; their focus will be only on the current generation who will give rich dividends later.

Of course they are capable of attracting a big fan following ... no one denies that. They sure have a niche market

But we've been talking predictions ..... Who knows what will happen in future ? Lets talk about what we see now. As of today, neither of them can hold a candle to the SS .. even combined. And they know it as well.

[Saai]

:-D U again got wrong.. Its not sports(where history is valued) to compare each & every aspect,.. And the title SS was not given based on the no of national or any awards he got & so dont relate this completely with his acting. If you need proofs to value a title, then titles like 'Ulaganayagan' 'Nadigar Thilagam' should have made 'SS' a needle in the haystack.
The title SS has huge value just because of the mass following he has & not the other way. So, the mass following makes the title to be valued & helps to hog the limelight.. As the day passes the title 'SS' will keep on losing the followers and the followers will add on for the other two & so their value.

Good Entertainers get more following than good actors. So, If you are not able to get or feel the entertainment in Vj or Aj movies does not mean they are not capable to attract mass following.. They dont need hardcore SS fans to follow; their focus will be only on the current generation who will give rich dividends later.

???

My point is very simple: Rajni is able to transcend beyond his fan following because of his acting ability. Ajith and Vijay doesnt click well with all sections of audience because they are seriously challenged in terms of acting ability - even simple things like dialogue delivery. You don't have to be a kamal haasan in your ability. But you are no where near to even Rajni kanth also in terms of your ability. Rajni dint become a huge star just by flicking cigars!!!

As already told, Ajith and Vijay are non-entities anywhere north of Arakkonam, and I really doubt they will become a national icon like rajni or kamal.

[Russelltgw]

So Surya will become a national icon??:rotfl2:

[CEDYBLUE]

As already told, Ajith and Vijay are non-entities anywhere north of Arakkonam, and I really doubt they will become a national icon like rajni or kamal.

By and large, you have a good point. Rajni was not able to match the adulation/worship that MGR had and similarly the next generation of hopefuls may find it tough to reach or surpass the peaks of the superstar. Good point.

But your Arakkonam railway station and powerstar taunts' are completely unnecessary. Superstar brand does not need to get this desperate to prove his unquestionable reach and impact.

He has been the KING of tamil cinema for the last two decades. That is a fact. Would the next generation hopefuls take his legacy forward? Only time will tell. If you chose to say 'NO' rightaway, that's your choice. But chances are there that you might be proven wrong.


My point is very simple: Rajni is able to transcend beyond his fan following because of his acting ability. Ajith and Vijay doesnt click well with all sections of audience because they are seriously challenged in terms of acting ability - even simple things like dialogue delivery. You don't have to be a kamal haasan in your ability.

Dialogue delivery and acting skills are very very subjective and they need not be the golden/common rule for all people entertainment. What is tremendous dialogue delivery for you could be noise pollution for someone else. What is superior acting skills for you may be seen as a ludicrous overacting by others. Quite possible.

While you have put Superstar's acting and dialogue delivery skills above Vijay/Ajith, you have carefully chosen to stay clear of Kamal Hassan. Afterall, you are talking about acting skills and lot of people in the previous generation consider Ulaganayagan to be way ahead. What is surprising to me here is, if Rajni (who according to you had less acting skills than Kamal Hassan who was his major competitor amongst his generation), can still emerge as the numero uno entertainer, why is that you think it is impossible for the likes of Vijay/Ajith with their 'inferior' acting skills (compared to SS, according to you), to reach the top?


But you are no where near to even Rajni kanth also in terms of your ability. Rajni dint become a huge star just by flicking cigars!!!

SS made his mark as an actor with masterful performances in 6TO60, Mullum Malarum, etc., But he rose to be a star through his style quotient including flicking cigars. It is his 'style' that created magic well complemented by his acting skills/dialogue delivery, which in any case according to you was inferior to Kamal Hassan.

The next generation are showing good signs to carry forward the legacy of entertainment-cinema made famous by Rajnikanth. They have their own fanbases which are largely niche with increasing penetrations among the neutral/family audiences. Vijay is a decent draw among family audience and so is Surya.

It would have taken a while for MGR fans to acknowledge the rise of Superstar. I am sure they would have resorted to South-Vellore / East-Nagapattinam kinda comments. But that did not stop Rajni from being the next-big brand. Tamil Cinema needed a next-generation superstar to take MGR's legacy forward. Life eventually moves on.

To be honest, this whole Rajni Vs Vijay/Ajith discussions are not going to take us any where. As Billu has rightly said, we will only resort to predictions/predictions/predictions to describe how long SS is going to continue acting or how effectively the next-generation would fill SS's shoes.

Let's hope one of our niche-only actors or both of them take the legacy forward. It is good for Tamil Cinema and its ever growing/widening market.

[evmoikivohoge]

???

As already told, Ajith and Vijay are non-entities anywhere north of Arakkonam, and I really doubt they will become a national icon like rajni or kamal.

Before kolaveri song, nobody knows Dhanush. but today Dhanush is a India icon. so things will change in future. and yeah, Rajini and Kamal did more number of films than Ajith and Vijay. so Rajini and Kamal became Indian popular icons. but it is not necessary to act in bollywood to become next superstar. Did MGR and Sivaji act in bollywood ?

[Mohan kumar.]

???

My point is very simple: Rajni is able to transcend beyond his fan following because of his acting ability. Ajith and Vijay doesnt click well with all sections of audience because they are seriously challenged in terms of acting ability - even simple things like dialogue delivery. You don't have to be a kamal haasan in your ability. But you are no where near to even Rajni kanth also in terms of your ability. Rajni dint become a huge star just by flicking cigars!!!

As already told, Ajith and Vijay are non-entities anywhere north of Arakkonam, and I really doubt they will become a national icon like rajni or kamal.


Insane thought.. I feel dialogue delivery is the most important skill for one to be established as a mass actor which they both doing well in their own ways.. If you are a hardcore SS supporter, please speak of his ability, talents & other positives. Don't try to degrade others as you know everything about acting & your opinion wont go wrong.. Are u the mentor of Maniratnam or Shankar or ARM to generalize an actor's potential? Even they wont do this cheap act..

[ajaybaskar]

Rajni is not an SS today because of his 6to60 or Mullum Malarum. Its because of his Baashas and Padayappas. MGR was not known for his acting skills. Less said about his facial expressions and dialogue delivery, the better it is. But he was still a great crowd puller and had a better reach among the masses. Rajni was slightly better in acting but after a period, he too went into a shell and that has helped him to reach the place where he is now.

Vijay and Ajith and Surya still have time to their side.

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[Mohan kumar.]

Of course they are capable of attracting a big fan following ... no one denies that. They sure have a niche market

But we've been talking predictions ..... Who knows what will happen in future ? Lets talk about what we see now. As of today, neither of them can hold a candle to the SS .. even combined. And they know it as well.

Very good.. Is this your prediction or dream? I think you cant stop them from aiming high..

[littlemaster1982]

Insane thought.. I feel dialogue delivery is the most important skill for one to be established as a mass actor which they both doing well in their own ways.. If you are a hardcore SS supporter, please speak of his ability, talents & other positives. Don't try to degrade others as you know everything about acting & your opinion wont go wrong.. Are u the mentor of Maniratnam or Shankar or ARM to generalize an actor's potential? Even they wont do this cheap act..

Saai is just stating his opinion. If you don't agree, so be it. One doesn't have to be a mentor of Maniratnam or Shankar to judge the potential of *any* current generation actor.

[Mohan kumar.]

Saai is just stating his opinion. If you don't agree, so be it. One doesn't have to be a mentor of Maniratnam or Shankar to judge the potential of *any* current generation actor.

Of course, anyone can judge with their confined knowledge or affinity, but it does not look good to generalize or write-off others esp actors of their Calibre.. How many of us will agree Saai's statement 'They are nowhere near to Rajni kanth in terms of ability'?..

I didnt mean to say only Maniratnam, Shankar etc. have rights to generalize someone. My point is they won't do it despite their sound expertise in the field ..

[Saai]

How many of us will agree Saai's statement 'They are nowhere near to Rajni kanth in terms of ability'?..



idhukaga enna census-a edukka midiyin- before telling opinions......adhaaan padatha paathale therdhee!!!

[VinodKumar's]

Excluding 30 +, how many Rajini and Kamal supporters have become so for actors talent ? These days 80% of young SS and Kamal supporters are like "Sachin ah eppdi yaarunu Sharapova ketkalam case thaan". They are afraid of talking against SS and Kamal Hassan because they dont know the actors background/career details to defend their points. They just say they are legends fan/follower thinking that their reputation will be high and they dont want to be in minority side. Same with Sachin/IR/ARR/Manirathnam. There are exceptions also but very few. They always say I am Vijay/Ajith/Dhanush/Simbu fan but I like Rajini and Kamal. They go for bulk booking First day shows just to say in office naa Kochadayaan paathutaen. FDFS irundha mariyaadhayae poiruchu.

Rajini and Kamal reached everywhere because of their yesteryear successes/fans which carried them to current generation. That's where Captain,Satyraj,karthich all failed.If script/content/quality/skills has a role in it, I dont find any one good reason for Rajini's young( Under 30) fan following. Nothing against Rajini skills but he has not portrayed them to current generation.

Vijay and Ajith have also earned that duo tag. If they are going to be in industry for next 10 years they will also become legends irrespective of content and quality of their work and easily gets the reception what Rajini and Kamal gets these days. Young generation will go for them and we oldies by then will go for their movies for the reason "namma kaalathu top actors da". I am sure they can be in industry for next 10 years considering the current fan following.

Rajini's box office records can be breached only after he retires and audience find an alternative for him.

Konjam kandraviyaana logic thaan but adhaan nadakura maari enakku thonuthu.

[ajaybaskar]

வினோத், இப்படியெல்லாம் நீ பேசி கேட்டதேல்லப்பா. :)

Nevertheless, good post. :)

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[Saai]

Excluding 30 +, how many Rajini and Kamal supporters have become so for actors talent ? These days 80% of young SS and Kamal supporters are like "Sachin ah eppdi yaarunu Sharapova ketkalam case thaan". They are afraid of talking against SS and Kamal Hassan because they dont know the actors background/career details to defend their points.

Ajithum Vijayum urypadiya irundha why are young guys becoming Rajni and Kamal fans?


Rajini and Kamal reached everywhere because of their yesteryear successes/fans which carried them to current generation.

I am Ilayaraja fan and I come from Rahman generation. None of the Raja fans forced/influenced me. People like someone because they are good.


Vijay and Ajith have also earned that duo tag. If they are going to be in industry for next 10 years they will also become legends irrespective of content and quality of their work and easily gets the reception what Rajini and Kamal gets these days. Young generation will go for them and we oldies by then will go for their movies for the reason "namma kaalathu top actors da".
aaha motham, Ajith and Vijay will not earn that whatever tag you wish by themselves - evanavadhu retire aaganum, andha edathula okaaranum :lol:


Rajini's box office records can be breached only after he retires and audience find an alternative for him.

idhenna CM posta - to compulsarily fill the post with someone after someone retires. After Rahman, there is no unanimous number one in music industry. Everyone from gv prakash to anirudh to iman to yuvan to santhosh narayan scores hits. Same way, after rajni and kamal, it wont be a duo-logic as these guys were not good enough to become one like that. It might become a bunch of satyaraj, prabhu, vijayakanth etc, instead of two alpha guys leading the pack.

[Adox]

Excluding 30 +, how many Rajini and Kamal supporters have become so for actors talent ? These days 80% of young SS and Kamal supporters are like "Sachin ah eppdi yaarunu Sharapova ketkalam case thaan". They are afraid of talking against SS and Kamal Hassan because they dont know the actors background/career details to defend their points. They just say they are legends fan/follower thinking that their reputation will be high and they dont want to be in minority side. Same with Sachin/IR/ARR/Manirathnam. There are exceptions also but very few. They always say I am Vijay/Ajith/Dhanush/Simbu fan but I like Rajini and Kamal. They go for bulk booking First day shows just to say in office naa Kochadayaan paathutaen. FDFS irundha mariyaadhayae poiruchu.

Rajini and Kamal reached everywhere because of their yesteryear successes/fans which carried them to current generation. That's where Captain,Satyraj,karthich all failed.If script/content/quality/skills has a role in it, I dont find any one good reason for Rajini's young( Under 30) fan following. Nothing against Rajini skills but he has not portrayed them to current generation.

Vijay and Ajith have also earned that duo tag. If they are going to be in industry for next 10 years they will also become legends irrespective of content and quality of their work and easily gets the reception what Rajini and Kamal gets these days. Young generation will go for them and we oldies by then will go for their movies for the reason "namma kaalathu top actors da". I am sure they can be in industry for next 10 years considering the current fan following.

Rajini's box office records can be breached only after he retires and audience find an alternative for him.

Konjam kandraviyaana logic thaan but adhaan nadakura maari enakku thonuthu.

Your logic of being afraid of talking against SS or Kamal even if applicable in TN does not explain all ...

Rajini's reach is very real. There's something people like in him ... I was pretty surprised a guy in his early 30's from up North (UP Hindi belt) telling me that he's a huge Rajini Fan. Going by your logic, Endiran should have tanked in the North - the land of Big B since people there have no necessity to patronize Rajini movies nor do they have any Mullum-Malarum or baasha (baasha was originally a Big B movie) background - but it was top draw in Bollywood giving all others big stars like sharuk or salman a run for their money. Even in the US, the hindi version had an awesome run. They all have a massive respect for our SS.

I'm yet to see a path breaking movie from either of them that is universally applauded by all regardless of their niche fan base. While I dont wish to argue any further about Ajith and Vijay wrt. to SS, I do think its a formidable goal for either to rival or replace SS.

[Adox]

நிலைமை இப்படி இருக்க இவர்கள் Retire ஆனால் தான் உச்சத்துக்கு போக முடியுமாம். கொடுமைடா சாமி.



:rotfl2:

that really cracked me up ...

[VinodKumar's]

Ajithum Vijayum urypadiya irundha why are young guys becoming Rajni and Kamal fans?

I said they are not fans just show causing them as their fans.


aaha motham, Ajith and Vijay will not earn that whatever tag you wish by themselves - evanavadhu retire aaganum, andha edathula okaaranum

Irukarappa next-nu sonnavae thooki pudichitu varaanga idhula ippo aanalum othuka maataanga ... Whatever tag lam illa Super Star tag thaan !!! In Tamil Cinema nothing is worthier than that.


idhenna CM posta - to compulsarily fill the post with someone after someone retires.

Not necessarily. I meant to say he cant be beat in box office records when he is active.


Same way, after rajni and kamal, it wont be a duo-logic as these guys were not good enough to become one like that.

They are already. It doesn't matter whether you like it or not.

[VinodKumar's]

இந்த மாதிரி காமெடியை உங்க Favorite hero திரியில் மட்டும் வச்சுக்கோங்க.

Better stop with replying to posts. This is moderators work.

[VinodKumar's]

I dont know why people cant understand a simple logic. If there is a person at number 1 and he is considered as unbeatable,others can reach that #1 position only after that person retires. I

[ajaybaskar]

Not to underestimate Rajni and Kamal's achievements. But they shot to stardom in a golden period where there were no cable TVs, internet and piracy. Watching cinema was the only entertainment for people and they had made full use of it. Even if their movie was bad, the word of mouth took time to circulate.

Today's stars don't have that kind of cushion. Any Ajith,Vijay movie which slightly falls shorts of expectations gets torn apart in social media. But still they are profitable because of the fanbase they have.

I hardly come across any child or teen who likes SS or UN now. There may be exceptions but very negligible. In another few years, Ajith and Vijay will rise above the rest, no matter the rests' fans like it or not.

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[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo
UK half year box office:
#Jilla - £243,029
#Kochadaiyaan - £157,020
#Veeram - £150,090
#MaanKarate - £65,225
#ThenaliRaman - £34,185

[Russelltgw]

Ajithum Vijayum urypadiya irundha why are young guys becoming Rajni and Kamal fans?





Idhu eppo saar nadandhuchu:confused2:

[uruzalari]

No use trying to prove the capability of Ajith and Vijay here. The arguments from some Rajini fans here look like they themselves believe that he is still ahead of others not because of his talent but because Ajith and Vijay are not good enough. Apparam edhukku avanga kitta explain pannikittu.

[Adox]

Not to underestimate Rajni and Kamal's achievements. But they shot to stardom in a golden period where there were no cable TVs, internet and piracy. Watching cinema was the only entertainment for people and they had made full use of it. Even if their movie was bad, the word of mouth took time to circulate.

Today's stars don't have that kind of cushion. Any Ajith,Vijay movie which slightly falls shorts of expectations gets torn apart in social media. But still they are profitable because of the fanbase they have.

I hardly come across any child or teen who likes SS or UN now. There may be exceptions but very negligible. In another few years, Ajith and Vijay will rise above the rest, no matter the rests' fans like it or not.

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Ajay,

Its always easy to quote a 'golden period' to underplay someone's achievements. Kamal, and SS are completely self made and come up the hard way by their sheer talent and hardwork. We all know where the SS came from - from a bus conductor background. Do we even know where he came from or his parents ? See where he is now .. Can the present day actors claim the same ?

I would say the present day actors have a deep cushion with most having a filmy background dad. Despite failures, they can continue to keep going - thanks to their unconditional support. Vijay w/o SAC would not have been where he is today. He may not need him now but to he needed SAC to launch and place him in orbit. In contrast, the so called 'golden period' actors had no such luxury or deep pockets and would have been done if they failed to deliver. And I'm sure there are plenty who would not have seen the light of the day.

What I'm trying to get at is regardless of what time you arrive at the scene (which is not in your control), its up to you to make the best of it. They did it then and are where they are. Whether teenagers and kids appreciate UN or SS, their movies continue to rule the roost among most of the public. We'll see what the future has in store for Vijay/Ajith - but only more predictions at the moment.

[VinodKumar's]

Kamal enna kalathur kannamala nadikirappa cinema thaan enakku pudicha field adhula periya aal aaganum ulaga nayagan aaganumngara latchiyathoda vandhu nadichaara ???

Appa naala vandhutaan - Give it a break. How long you guys hide behind this ? Can you name at least one actor who came from cinema background attained Vijay's level ? Naa enna SAC naalayae fan aanaen ?

[Russellmvr]

When a same generation actor was compared and argued... its ovious the actor is rising and making victory
the very first minute when SS fans start to compare Vijay and Ajith with their star.. the history has already begun...

take it easy guys.. it may take some time for them to digest the truth...!!

[sakthii]

I am also Rajini fan, and there is only one Super Star and that is Rajini. i even dont accept even if the 'next' title is given to Ajith.

The matter here is Vijay wants to show he is on top.. show of as next Rajini in the name of Super Star and think he can bring all fans under him, which will help him in politics. It is just purely his political motive is what making him to do all these.
And one has to accept, that he has to do everything on record.. because 'varalaaru romba mukiyam' in politics.. words doesnt matter.. only written statement is what going to speak. His track record speaks..100, 200, 300 days poster even for flop movies.. and make sure poster is printed for ALL his movies. Also success meet even before the release and 100 days functions and shield for almost all his movies. No wonder SAC is brainchild for every step that is happening around Vijay. From making 'ilayathalapathy' vijay, 'Doctor' Vijay, trying to make him next MGR to next Rajini, releasing stamp, 'Thalaiva' Vijay, to recently Vijay 'ANNA' and very recent 'next super star'. And also requesting fans to celebrate his birthday on his behalf. Good political move.. one has to do all these to come into politics. SAC knows where he has to take his son, he and his son is clear and cleaver and cunning. it is not good blame vijay, he knows his target.. so he is moving step by step, dont through stone on him, leave him, let him find the destination.

[Adox]

[/COLOR]

Idhukku mela solluradhukku enna.

Rajini is still doing movies. Billu's statement is true for Rajini. Definitely Kamal is not a threat to Vijay/Ajith in box office. Kamal need Dasa/Viswa kind of movie even to get a grand opening. This may be bitter truth for his fans but that's the truth. Only place where Kamal can get a better opening for a normal movie than this generation duo is abroad.

I have said this before and will say now - Yes, Kamal is not a threat to both Ajith and Vijay when it comes to BO. He plays in a different category and I had consciously avoided him in this. I'm a Kamal fan and its not a bitter truth to most of us. We know where he stands and appreciate him for what he does.

[Russellmvr]

I am also Rajini fan, and there is only one Super Star and that is Rajini. i even dont accept even if the 'next' title is given to Ajith.

The matter here is Vijay wants to show he is on top.. show of as next Rajini in the name of Super Star and think he can bring all fans under him, which will help him in politics. It is just purely his political motive is what making him to do all these.
And one has to accept, that he has to do everything on record.. because 'varalaaru romba mukiyam' in politics.. words doesnt matter.. only written statement is what going to speak. His track record speaks..100, 200, 300 days poster even for flop movies.. and make sure poster is printed for ALL his movies. Also success meet even before the release and 100 days functions and shield for almost all his movies. No wonder SAC is brainchild for every step that is happening around Vijay. From making 'ilayathalapathy' vijay, 'Doctor' Vijay, trying to make him next MGR to next Rajini, releasing stamp, 'Thalaiva' Vijay, to recently Vijay 'ANNA' and very recent 'next super star'. And also requesting fans to celebrate his birthday on his behalf. Good political move.. one has to do all these to come into politics. SAC knows where he has to take his son, he and his son is clear and cleaver and cunning. it is not good blame vijay, he knows his target.. so he is moving step by step, dont through stone on him, leave him, let him find the destination.

Next time vijay will release a poster for 100th day without out even theatre list, like thala's Arramam :-)

[Adox]

Kamal enna kalathur kannamala nadikirappa cinema thaan enakku pudicha field adhula periya aal aaganum ulaga nayagan aaganumngara latchiyathoda vandhu nadichaara ???

Appa naala vandhutaan - Give it a break. How long you guys hide behind this ? Can you name at least one actor who came from cinema background attained Vijay's level ? Naa enna SAC naalayae fan aanaen ?

You're singling out the SAC part .. That was mainly to respond to Ajay when he said it was because of the golden period that SS and UN made their way to the top. If you read my post fully, it'll make more sense. People arrive at different times but the one who makes full use of it is the ultimate victor.

[VinodKumar's]

:rotfl: . Naan sollala I am Vijay/Ajith fan but also Rajini/KAmal fan-nu solluvaanganu. Vijay anna-nu enna sollunganu avaru ellor vutulayum poi ketukittaru. Stamp release pannanumnu ivaru solli Kalaingar/Stalin/Dayanidhi/Manmanohan ellam accept pannikitaanga :lol:. We follow what Super Star followed. Some samples ...

http://rajinifans150.tripod.com/100days.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/Ejamaan_poster.jpg/220px-Ejamaan_poster.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/63/Uzhaippaali.jpg/220px-Uzhaippaali.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/97/Veera_Main.jpg/220px-Veera_Main.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Arunachalam_poster.jpg

Chandramuki 804 days celebration.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nObdnJU3Aqg

[VinodKumar's]

I have said this before and will say now - Yes, Kamal is not a threat to both Ajith and Vijay when it comes to BO. He plays in a different category and I had consciously avoided him in this. I'm a Kamal fan and its not a bitter truth to most of us. We know where he stands and appreciate him for what he does.

Billu, I too like Kamal not a fan though. Kamal is in different path. Kamal is not an actor judged in terms of box office. But if one wants to be in top box office also matters.

[hattori_hanzo]

Rajini's reach is very real. There's something people like in him ... I was pretty surprised a guy in his early 30's from up North (UP Hindi belt) telling me that he's a huge Rajini Fan. Going by your logic, Endiran should have tanked in the North - the land of Big B since people there have no necessity to patronize Rajini movies nor do they have any Mullum-Malarum or baasha (baasha was originally a Big B movie) background - but it was top draw in Bollywood giving all others big stars like sharuk or salman a run for their money. Even in the US, the hindi version had an awesome run. They all have a massive respect for our SS.

1. I can quote a dozen examples. 4 years back, a Malaysian national (not a Tamil speaking Malay), fully drunk made me sit near him and listen to Raakkamma Kaiya Thattu for 10 minutes. Later he was telling me how Rajanikanth became a star after having worked as conductor and coolie. When I worked in Kolkata, my colleagues used to call me 'the guy from RajiniLand' :-( I used to argue with them each time but in vain. Now In the US, another set of Hindi-speaking colleagues do the same. Rajini's reach or Rajini mania is something well planned and executed by North Indian media post-Chandramukhi (It started when Eros bought Sivaji's rights & they started paid advertising through TOI and rediff). It is still growing & can not be controlled by anyone.

2. Robot's Hindi version was not a top draw in the North Indian belt. It was just an average grosser & collected about 20 crores. But who cares? As far as NI media is concerned, Rajini can never go wrong & his movies CANT fail.

[hattori_hanzo]

Billu, I too like Kamal not a fan though. Kamal is in different path. Kamal is not an actor judged in terms of box office. But if one wants to be in top box office also matters.

Andha 'different path' layum 100-200 cr hit kudukkaradhudhan 'kombula paal sorakkuradhu' nu solvaanga. Kamal has been consistently proving his worth in the BO. Except MMA which, I agree, did not even get an opening, none of his recent movies failed. VV, Dasavatharam, Vishwaroopam are his normal movies (not MMA) and they are all among the top grossers in TFI. Idhukku mela BO'la enna kizhikkanum?

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Idhukku mela solluradhukku enna.

Rajini is still doing movies. Billu's statement is true for Rajini. Definitely Kamal is not a threat to Vijay/Ajith in box office. Kamal need Dasa/Viswa kind of movie even to get a grand opening. This may be bitter truth for his fans but that's the truth. Only place where Kamal can get a better opening for a normal movie than this generation duo is abroad.

I agree, Kamal's Hardcore fan following among the masses is dwindling. That has had an effect on the result of substandard movies like MMA. But a typical KH movie like VR or Dasa attracts the general audience like anything. I'd be glad if UV's result proves me wrong.

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VV, Dasavatharam, Vishwaroopam are his normal movies (not MMA) and they are all among the top grossers in TFI. Idhukku mela BO'la enna kizhikkanum?

VV was his normal movie. Dont say that Dasa and Vishwa were his normal movies. They had their own hype. I am not sure if they are top grossers in TFI. His recent normal movies were MMA and Unnai Pol oruvan and everyone knows what they kizhichified in box office.

[hattori_hanzo]

VV was his normal movie. Dont say that Dasa and Vishwa were his normal movies. They had their own hype. I am not sure if they are top grossers in TFI. His recent normal movies were MMA and Unnai Pol oruvan and everyone knows what they kizhichified in box office.

A different Kamal movie always has its hype & most Kamal movies are different :-). They don't expect Kamal to do run-of-the-mill stuff. There's nothing abnormal about his experiments. In some cases, like Thenaali, even such ordinary movies do exceedingly well. But MMA was bad in quality and business.
With with a shoe-string budget of 12 cr, UPO brought in around 36 cr revenue and 8 crores net profit for RKFI in its 50 day run. It was the 2nd biggest hit of 2009, only next to Ayan & way ahead of Nadodigal, Vettaikaran, Pasanga etc. Please check any of 2009 Box Office report. One such example:-

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-20-movies-2009/unnaipol-oruvan.html


Dasa and Vishwa - I am not sure if they are top grossers in TFI
Yes they are :-)