Box Office Collections

[ActionHero]

Definitely. Possibly could have beaten Sivaji too. By the time the ban was removed, most people couldn't wait and had watched it illegally.

That is not the whole picture and therefore cannot be assessed. It is like giving marks for just three papers and assessing the whole exam. :p

Nalla Samalippu!!! Kannu Verkuthu moment!!!

[Kumaran.P]

Kaththi in kerala has grossed 10.25cr so far! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B10uJPyCIAAx-Y0.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

Kornerseat @Kornerseat :
#Kaththi gross in Karnataka around 10 crs before 3rd weekend. Expected run houseful on weekend.

[Nawaaz]

How many movies have crossed 100c mark so far?

[CEDYBLUE]

http://www.imagesup.net/?di=714155832006

[ajaybaskar]

Excellent work,Cedy. Was planning to do this for a while. Glad that you saved my work. :)

[CEDYBLUE]

Excellent work,Cedy. Was planning to do this for a while. Glad that you saved my work. :)

Thanks a ton, Ajay!

Will post comparisons one after the other, from now :)

[GSV]

Sooper work Cedy... :thumbsup:

[ajaybaskar]

Most importantly, the overseas numbers match up ARM's claim.

[CEDYBLUE]

Most importantly, the overseas numbers match up ARM's claim.

If you keep aside that one agenda group, almost everybody have accepted Kathth's astonishing success :)

[CEDYBLUE]

KING OF CHENNAI!

http://www.imagesup.net/?di=1514155833616

[CEDYBLUE]

All Behindwoods' links for reference :)

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-sep-05/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-mankatha.html http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-oct-24/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-mankatha.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-jan-16/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-nanban.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-mar-05/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-nanban.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/billa-2/billa-2-box-office-jul-15.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/billa-2/billa-2-box-office-aug-12.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maattrraan/maattrraan-box-office-oct-14.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maattrraan/maattrraan-box-office-nov-11.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thuppakki/thuppakki-box-office-nov-18.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thuppakki/thuppakki-box-office-jan-06.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vishwaroopam/vishwaroopam-box-office-feb-10.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/singam-2/singam-2-box-office-jul-07.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/singam-2/singam-2-box-office-aug-25.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thalaivaa/thalaivaa-box-office-sep-01.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thalaivaa/thalaivaa-box-office-sep-15.html
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-box-office-nov-03.html http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/arrambam/arrambam-box-office-dec-15.html

[CEDYBLUE]

So we have Chennai, haven't we?

We will soon analyse every overseas market :)!!!

[ajaybaskar]

Man, you are in some kinda form. :clap:

[CEDYBLUE]

Man, you are in some kinda form. :clap:

Look at the Gross / Show, Ajay and that is for the first weekend!

Are you seeing this whole 'King of Opening' tag as the biggest conspiracy??

Just have a look at Thalaivaa's numbers!!!

Almost every figure here is perfectly synchronous with all the organized overseas official numbers!

Chennai, Kerala and Overseas, no prizes for guessing, who tops the charts :)

[ajaybaskar]

Haha.. Leave Thuppakki. Thalaivaa's numbers in Chennai is significant here, that too after all the delay.

[Adox]

Haha.. Leave Thuppakki. Thalaivaa's numbers in Chennai is significant here, that too after all the delay.

On the same lines, VR numbers in all columns are pretty darn impressive as well. Released after a 6 week delay and ban ... yet a top performer.

[Mr.GreyShirt]

On the same lines, VR numbers in all columns are pretty darn impressive as well. Released after a 6 week delay and ban ... yet a top performer.

Understandable. I had to watch the movie two times in theatre to get all the little details Kamal sir had put in :P

[Kumaran.P]

http://www.imagesup.net/?di=114153815855

Excellent work bro :clap: I'm going to use this outside hub with your permission!

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
#Kaththi 2 weeks [16 days] UK Box-Office £327,000 [₹3.21 Cr]!! Extended to week 3!!

[VinodKumar's]

Cedy, wonderful job bro. :noteworthy:

[Kumaran.P]

Kaththi has grossed Rs.17,79,160 in PVR cinema chennai for october 24-31. http://www.glintcinemas.com/2014/11/pvr-chennai-october-24-31-collection.html

[Dammy R]

Wow... just read all the posts from past 2 days... Cedy brother. ..superb work...very well done and summarized.

[Kumaran.P]

Box Office: Why 355 Crore Grosser 'Happy New Year' Isn't Big as 110-crore Grosser 'Kaththi'!

The Indian film industry has witnessed two big hit movies this Diwali, Shah Rukh Khan's "Happy New Year" and Vijay's "Kaththi", which have ruled the box office.

While the Hindi movie is inching towards the 355 crore mark, the Kollywood movie is heading towards grossing 110 crores worldwide.
The success of both "Happy New Year" and "Kaththi" has made people measure the success considering a few factors and leaving aside the total collection made by the films till date.
On closely looking at the markets and the collections, one would easily declare that it is 110 crore grosser "Kaththi", which is a bigger hit than 355 crore grosser "Happy New Year" at the box office.
The first and foremost reason is the fact that Bollywood has a global market comprising South Asian nations, the US, the UK, Australia and France. It gets released in African countries too. Even then, "Happy New Year" is reaching 355 crore mark worldwide and is struggling to reach 200 crore in India.
On the other end, apart from South Indian states, Tamil films do well only in Malaysia, Singapore, the UK and the US. On an average, an A-list Bollywood actor's movie contributes 45% of collection from the overseas. But for Kollywood, it is only 25%.
One has to note that the market of Bollywood has now expanded to 500 crore by Aamir Khan's "Dhoom 3", which made 355 crore in India alone. Going by this factor, the success of "Happy New Year" is far lesser than the Bollywood standards. Whereas, in the history of Kollywood, only four movies have crossed 100 crore mark and "Kaththi" is one among them.
For Kollywood, Rajinikanth's "Enthiran" remains the highest grossing movie with 150 crore for the Tamil version and the success of "Kaththi" is no less than a big achievement.
Huge Promotions
If the above reasons do not justify the argument, "Happy New Year" was promoted in every nook and corner of India and the world. But "Kaththi" had low-key promotions.
Apart from a few press meets, Vijay's film unit was not seen anywhere. Though Shah Rukh's efforts were higher, the returns are lesser. But for Vijay, it is a little effort and best results.
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-why-355-crore-grosser-happy-new-year-isnt-big-110-crore-grosser-kaththi-613414

[Nawaaz]

For all movies same twitter handles, BO analysts and websites update the numbers right? Then why foul cry here saying numbers are fake rather than proving the star power with numbers in past and future?

Cedy nice consolidation. :clap: Vishwaroopam would have done wonders if it got released without problem. Surprised with thalaiva counts :shock:

[ArulprakasH]

Look at the Gross / Show, Ajay and that is for the first weekend!

Are you seeing this whole 'King of Opening' tag as the biggest conspiracy??



Seriously :huh: I can smell conspiracy here...

Gross collection of Billa 2 is more than the Blockbuster of the year, Nanban by 7L approximately. Billa 2 managed to get this gross in 5 weeks time whereas Nanban took 7 weeks :smokesmirk:

'King of Box Office' tag looks like a conspiracy now, doesnt it? Man, you deserve a special appreciation for keeping the Billa 2 numbers. :notworthy:


Look at the number of opening shows of Billa 2 - 927 shows in 3 days :notworthy:

Arrambam's first weekend consists of 903 shows whereas the 100Cr blockbuster had only 704 shows. :2thumbsup:

More number of shows in less number of days means more number of people watching and faster ROI...

Let we calculate the Collection per Day using the formula 1st Week Gross / Number of days(1st week)

Thuppakki - 1st Week Gross Rs. 4,83,60,315 / 6 days = Rs. 80,60,052.333 per day

Billa 2 - 1st Week Gross Rs. 2,79,30,353 / 3 days = Rs. 93,10,117.667 per day 8-) 100cr Blockbuster could not match Billa 2's opening numbers. :shoot: :smokesmirk:

Arrambam - 1st Week Gross Rs. 4,39,87,897/ 4 days = Rs. 1,09,96,974.25 per day :notworthy:

Note that for Mankatha, Collection over weekend only given. Total collection for the five days is not available in BW.

If weekend is considered as 3 days then, Weekend Gross Rs. 1,79,35,278 / 3 days = Rs. 59,78,426 per day :clap:

You cannot take credit away from AJITH and his fans for few things and this tag 'King of Opening' is one among them. And thanks for the stats.

[arulraj]

I think the difference is SOLO release .......:banghead:

[arulraj]

King of not only opening also closing .......:smokesmirk:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B19vM_ECUAE6VqW.jpg

[bimmer]

I think the difference is SOLO release .......:banghead:

Arambichirangaya solo release problem, Jilla adi vangunathu pathatha.

[maniram_1234]

Arambichirangaya solo release problem, Jilla adi vangunathu pathatha.
athu ila ji unga aaluga veeram pathi pesa matringa arambam mangatha billa 2 nu solo release padanga collection tha podringa

[arulraj]

Still u r in that dream ...ajith can't overtake ...:smokesmirk:

[arulraj]

Evvalo adi vaangiyum .... valikkatha maathiriyae nadikkeereengalay Neenga fans kedaiyaathu . ..nadigandaa level.....:smokesmirk:

[vinodh143]

Thatha period over ... Please dont compare with young heroes.. He can fight with sarath satyaraj captain..

[Kumaran.P]

Rakesh Gowthaman @VettriTheatres :
#Kaththi enters #VettriTopTen 2010-14 ... The run post today will decide its final position ...

[Kumaran.P]

Vettri's Top Ten (2010-2014), their earlier update :
1 Enthiran
2 Thuppakki
3 Ko
4 Mankatha
5 Nanban
6 Singam II
7 Ok Ok
8 Raja Rani
9 Aarambam
10 VIP (New Entry)
https://www.facebook.com/vettritheatresfanclub/posts/796197300431943

[yellow]

Seriously :huh: I can smell conspiracy here...

Gross collection of Billa 2 is more than the Blockbuster of the year, Nanban by 7L approximately. Billa 2 managed to get this gross in 5 weeks time whereas Nanban took 7 weeks :smokesmirk:

'King of Box Office' tag looks like a conspiracy now, doesnt it? Man, you deserve a special appreciation for keeping the Billa 2 numbers. :notworthy:


Look at the number of opening shows of Billa 2 - 927 shows in 3 days :notworthy:

Arrambam's first weekend consists of 903 shows whereas the 100Cr blockbuster had only 704 shows. :2thumbsup:

More number of shows in less number of days means more number of people watching and faster ROI...

Let we calculate the Collection per Day using the formula 1st Week Gross / Number of days(1st week)

Thuppakki - 1st Week Gross Rs. 4,83,60,315 / 6 days = Rs. 80,60,052.333 per day

Billa 2 - 1st Week Gross Rs. 2,79,30,353 / 3 days = Rs. 93,10,117.667 per day 8-) 100cr Blockbuster could not match Billa 2's opening numbers.

Arrambam - 1st Week Gross Rs. 4,39,87,897/ 4 days = Rs. 1,09,96,974.25 per day :notworthy:

Note that for Mankatha, Collection over weekend only given. Total collection for the five days is not available in BW.

If weekend is considered as 3 days then, Weekend Gross Rs. 1,79,35,278 / 3 days = Rs. 59,78,426 per day :clap:

You cannot take credit away from AJITH and his fans for few things and this tag 'King of Opening' is one among them. And thanks for the stats.


Thanks for the Analysis :clap:

No wonder Why media Calls ' Thala as King Of Opening ".

No one can take over that credit ... Proud of Thala Fan

Thala+GVM Opening Therikkum :smokesmirk:

[yellow]

[QUOTE=ArulprakasH;1181284]Seriously :huh: I can smell conspiracy here...

Gross collection of Billa 2 is more than the Blockbuster of the year, Nanban by 7L approximately. Billa 2 managed to get this gross in 5 weeks time whereas Nanban took 7 weeks :smokesmirk:

'King of Box Office' tag looks like a conspiracy now, doesnt it? Man, you deserve a special appreciation for keeping the Billa 2 numbers. :notworthy:


Thanks Arul for the beautiful highlight :2thumbsup:

[leosimha]

I think the difference is SOLO release .......:banghead:

hmm....solo release? so what's the big deal? Kaththi release? do you agree that Kaththi had competition from Puratchi/Puthiya Thalapathy Poojai?

Guess people forgot Varalaaru? Varalaaru was released as one of the 5 films that got released in the year 2006. And Varalaaru went on to become one of biggest grosses of the year 2006.

And Varalaaru had more than 100% occupancy for that matter!! :bow: :) Aren't you surprised?

[leosimha]

"I am waiting" for #YennaiArindhaal :)

[CEDYBLUE]

Excellent work bro :clap: I'm going to use this outside hub with your permission!

Please do Brother :)

[ajaybaskar]

And Varalaaru had more than 100% occupancy for that matter!! [emoji144] :) Aren't you surprised?

This is unmatchable by any yardstick. Kudos!!!

[Kumaran.P]

1. KATHTHI

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 03rd 2014 to Nov 09th 2014
Week :3
Total collections in Chennai :Rs. 6,70,98,734
Verdict:Blockbuster
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend):165
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend):70%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend):Rs. 69,41,004
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays):324
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays):40%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays):Rs. 69,16,912
The big-budgeted Kaththi gets the Blockbuster tag by the sheer weight of its collections. It is holding on pretty well even after the new releases.
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaththi/kaththi-box-office-nov-09.html

[Kumaran.P]

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac :
#Vijay's #Kaththi- Chennai city gross estimate till date - 6.71 crores. The highest this year - Blockbuster

[Kumaran.P]

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac :
#Kaththi gets the much-coveted BLOCKBUSTER tag by the sheer weight of its collections. 2nd BB this year after #VIP

[Kumaran.P]

Sreedhar Pillai
@sri50 :
Chennai Box-Office - Nov 7 to 9 - No.5 Poojai, No.4 Jaihind2, No.3 Oru Oorula Rendu Raja, No.2 Interstellar, No.1 Kaththi

[Parthyy]

I think the difference is SOLO release .......:banghead:

Nanban was SOLO 2 days Prior to Vettai...But Shankar film+Vijay What happened???? Did it set any records..Please answer it

Thuppaki and Kathi both were *HOLIDAY* releases + Festival Crowd ++Vija+ ARMurugadoss ..Again Festival days Pongal/Diwali day bring about 20% more crowd than usual day in TN
...So when you have these Privileges of Festive Holiday You shouldn't be worrying about Solo in Workin day....Logic of whinning over SOLO is void.Period
For People saying Poda Podi which released in 200+ screens and Poojai with Vishal in approx 300 Screens is Great competitor Given form of Those actors...Cant help you

In Bollywood they follow seperate Top Ten for Weekday Releases/Holiday releases.Before Blaming SOLO think of these...


Mankatha released in Holiday 3 years back we setted next to Endiran TN opening in 370 screens.Sad thing only after this Vijay fans whenever they sleep the got infected with SOLOPhobia...Before that Any guy had this NO...

[ArulprakasH]

I think the difference is SOLO release .......:banghead:


Expected reply... SOLO release illa brother Saturated Release.. Ajith's Billa was the first movie to go for saturated release among his generation of actors. Trade was very confident that Ajith can pull the crowd and it was proved. Distributors do this for the Stars whose movie release is celebrated as a festival. They don't need a festival weekend to get the grand opening. Release it on any day, rest take care by the Star's opening power. Ajith movies consistently enjoying this saturated release next to Rajini and Kamal. It gives the flexibility to the producer to release the movie on any day when the movie is completed. They do not need to wait for a holiday or festival period.

[Parthyy]

Film may refer someone Ghilli But Trade has Refferred always Thala as Ghilli ..

Guess this was written By SreedharPillai when he was in Sify

The Gilli of Kollywood!
By Moviebuzz
Source : MOVIE_BUZZ

Among the Diwali releases, only Ajit’s Varalaaru will be profitable for its distributors and theatres who paid Minimum Guarantee (MG). It clearly indicates the Ajit power at the box-office, as most of them have been able to recover their investment in the first week itself!

The first three days collection of Varalaaru proves that Ajit is the best opener in Tamil cinema after Rajnikanth. In cricketing terms, he is the ‘Gilli’ of Kollywood, like the Australian wicket keeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist, considered to be the best opener in one-day cricket.

Gilli, as he is popularly known plunders maximum number of runs in the less number of balls, giving his team a great start. Similarly Ajit films attack the box-office and plunder huge openings in least number of days, making the road to profitability faster for its buyers.

An Ajit film normally turns profitable in the first week of release and how big hit it is depends on the content of the film. This strategy has worked to his advantage this year with Paramasivam and Varalaaru but backfired with Tirupati where the content was bad.

Now all eyes are on Ajit’s Pongal 2007 release Aalwar where he is pitted against arch-rivals Vijay’s Pokiri and Vikram’s Bheema.

Ajit has almost completed the entire shoot of Aalwar and will move on to Suresh Balaji’s Kireedom by December. Now all top banners want his dates and the rumour is that he has signed a film for producer A.M.Ratnam.

The best thing that happened to Ajit is that he has been able to get away from the clutches of Nic Arts Chakravarthy and his gang. Now the actor takes his own decisions regarding his career which augers well for him.
http://www.sify.com/movies/the-gilli-of-kollywood-news-tamil-kkfvhKhheiasi.html


Anyway thanks for reminding Varalaaru here....Mind you this was When he was down..Lowest phase of his career...Still Full form Batsmen couldn't get this strike rate at that time...they need suitable weather/Pitch to set :wink:
and Pity on someone whinniing on SOLO

[noireexcip]

Nanban was a pure remake movie even if it's a Shankar's direction. He himself told before the movie releases this Nanban will be a pure remake and I am not gona spoil the original. Yet 3 idiots watched already by most of the tamil audience but still Nanban did a tremendous collection all over the world including my country Srilanka.

[uruzalari]

Film may refer someone Ghilli But Trade has Refferred always Thala as Ghilli ..

Guess this was written By SreedharPillai when he was in Sify

http://www.sify.com/movies/the-gilli-of-kollywood-news-tamil-kkfvhKhheiasi.html


Anyway thanks for reminding Varalaaru here....Mind you this was When he was down..Lowest phase of his career...Still Full form Batsmen couldn't get this strike rate at that time...they need suitable weather/Pitch to set :wink:
and Pity on someone whinniing on SOLO

Yup. Ajith does not need any other factor apart from himself. Varalaaru made history. Then what made Aalwar his immediate next release such a damp squib? And Vijay's release before Pokkiri was Aadhi and so he was not on fire exactly at that time.

Pokkiri (previous release Aadhi) vs Aalwar (previous release Varalaaru)

Ok. the content of Aalwar was weak and it lost. But I do not remember it even getting a great opening. Guess Thamirabharani did better. For someone who does not rely on anything apart from himself may I know the reason for this debacle?

[Nawaaz]

Expected reply... SOLO release illa brother Saturated Release.. Ajith's Billa was the first movie to go for saturated release among his generation of actors. Trade was very confident that Ajith can pull the crowd and it was proved. Distributors do this for the Stars whose movie release is celebrated as a festival. They don't need a festival weekend to get the grand opening. Release it on any day, rest take care by the Star's opening power. Ajith movies consistently enjoying this saturated release next to Rajini and Kamal. It gives the flexibility to the producer to release the movie on any day when the movie is completed. They do not need to wait for a holiday or festival period.
I think billa 2 had more shows because it was 2 hours movie and solo release. Why didnt Alwar,Asal, Aegan etc didnt open so big? Ajith was the hero right?
Out of all top league actors, to my knowledge ajith movie sells for lesser price within 30c. Why?

[arulraj]

In my view , Distributors are not ready to take risk by releasing any Ajith movie with any other movie due to no scope for longer run.....

[Nawaaz]

After Rajini its vijay who had/has more family and kids audience which helps in longer run of the movie. Vijay lost a bit in middle where surya gained some control. Now Vijay IMO has gained complete control. The final counts of his recent hits in BO says it all :)

[Nawaaz]

Yup. Ajith does not need any other factor apart from himself. Varalaaru made history. Then what made Aalwar his immediate next release such a damp squib? And Vijay's release before Pokkiri was Aadhi and so he was not on fire exactly at that time.

Pokkiri (previous release Aadhi) vs Aalwar (previous release Varalaaru)

Ok. the content of Aalwar was weak and it lost. But I do not remember it even getting a great opening. Guess Thamirabharani did better. For someone who does not rely on anything apart from himself may I know the reason for this debacle?

Valid point :thumbsup:

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
#Kaththi Total Australia box-office after 3rd weekend A$193,846 [1.03 Cr]!!

[ArulprakasH]

I think billa 2 had more shows because it was 2 hours movie and solo release. Why didnt Alwar,Asal, Aegan etc didnt open so big? Ajith was the hero right?
Out of all top league actors, to my knowledge ajith movie sells for lesser price within 30c. Why?


Nawaaz and Movie Buff...

We did not deny Alwar was a disaster in BO and opening. Even King looses some wars. But Asal and Aegan took a good opening irrespective of the mixed reviews(links given below). Most of us accept Ajith has given the highest number of flops, but still he enjoys a very good fan base. With that he is capable of giving good opening most of the times.

Aegan CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926


Asal CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14930730&cid=13525926

Billa 2 was 2 hours so high number of shows.. OK... Even Arrambam had 900+ shows in the first four days. If there is a list of all top league actors movies and its selling price, we can discuss that too.

See all, this conversation started when people here claim 'King of Opening' is a conspiracy based on the Behindwoods data. Just I countered that. It was the title given by the trade.

[Nawaaz]

Nawaaz and Movie Buff...
We did not deny Alwar was a disaster in BO and opening. Even King looses some wars. But Asal and Aegan took a good opening irrespective of the mixed reviews(links given below). Most of us accept Ajith has given the highest number of flops, but still he enjoys a very good fan base. With that he is capable of giving good opening most of the times.
Aegan CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926
Asal CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14930730&cid=13525926
Billa 2 was 2 hours so high number of shows.. OK... Even Arrambam had 900+ shows in the first four days. If there is a list of all top league actors movies and its selling price, we can discuss that too.
See all, this conversation started when people here claim 'King of Opening' is a conspiracy based on the Behindwoods data. Just I countered that. It was the title given by the trade.
Arul, Despite flops Ajith manages good opening is really wonderful. No arguments on that. :clap:

Also have to agree vijay/Rajini and even surya now has cushion of longer run because of family audience support though reviews are bad which Ajith lacks. Example would be mankatha which took tremendous opening but didnt have longer run (May be theme of movie would have not interested family/kid audiences. Not sure)

Theaters in TN can manage say 1000shows/day. If its solo release , movie can manage 900 odd shows.

If its festive release, eg: Kaththi vs Poojai theaters can manage 700 + 300 shows right? Does it look a valid point?

Regarding opening, i think 1st 2 days if not 2 , first day purely depends on star power and wide release. So there is no point of review here . Agreed?

[Parthyy]

Yup. Ajith does not need any other factor apart from himself. Varalaaru made history. Then what made Aalwar his immediate next release such a damp squib? And Vijay's release before Pokkiri was Aadhi and so he was not on fire exactly at that time.

Pokkiri (previous release Aadhi) vs Aalwar (previous release Varalaaru)

Ok. the content of Aalwar was weak and it lost. But I do not remember it even getting a great opening. Guess Thamirabharani did better. For someone who does not rely on anything apart from himself may I know the reason for this debacle?

Unfortunately Aalwar (Worst of Ajith) has to release with Vijays Pokiri.
Thamarabarani?? opened better than Aalwar..Seriously no...

Udhaya came after Thirumalai???What kinda opening it got?? Pudiya geethai too got lesser opening Again There are certain exceptions ..this is such case for Ajith....

[leosimha]

I think billa 2 had more shows because it was 2 hours movie and solo release. Why didnt Alwar,Asal, Aegan etc didnt open so big? Ajith was the hero right?
Out of all top league actors, to my knowledge ajith movie sells for lesser price within 30c. Why?

oh!! very nice!! It is because of VJ making AGMARK ISI International Standard High Quality Kuthu movies for which there is a market and ready buyers for 50C, 60C? :lol: :rotfl:

[uruzalari]

Unfortunately Aalwar (Worst of Ajith) has to release with Vijays Pokiri.
Thamarabarani?? opened better than Aalwar..Seriously no...

Udhaya came after Thirumalai???What kinda opening it got?? Pudiya geethai too got lesser opening Again There are certain exceptions ..this is such case for Ajith....

Of course there are exceptions and if you dig deep there will be reasons for those exceptions. I brought it up as your post implied that an Ajith film does not rely on any other factor. Those other factors will be reason for these exceptions.

[Nawaaz]

oh!! very nice!! It is because of VJ making AGMARK ISI International Standard High Quality Kuthu movies for which there is a market and ready buyers for 50C, 60C? :lol: :rotfl:

Why you bring unnecessary comparison instead of validating your point?

[leosimha]

This is unmatchable by any yardstick. Kudos!!!

Thanks AB!! I had predicted and expected this reply from you. :)



`Thalai` triumphs!
Last Updated: Mon, Oct 23, 2006 05:29 hrs

Sify.com had coined the title ‘King of opening” to the ultimate star Ajith and the actor has once again lived up to his reputation with Varalaaru. The film has taken the best ever opening in Tamilnadu at the Diwali box-office. (seepic: A fan offeringPaalabhishekam on Ajit hoarding)
Varalaaru has taken an extraordinary opening all over Tamilnadu and overseas. In Chennai city and Chengalpet area on the opening Diwali Day, Varalaaru has taken 110 percent opening! The extra 10 percent comes from Ajit fans who watched the film standing and sitting on theatres floors in Chengalpet area!
Says ‘Oscar’ Ravichandran, who is distributing the film in North& South Arcot and Tiruchi area: “Varalaaru is the clear Diwali winner by a mile. It is going to be a milestone in Ajit’s career. The film has not only taken a bumper opening but is all set to be a super hit”.
Added Balasubramaniam of Baba Films, who are distributing the film in Kovai area: “Varalaaru has created a new box-office record in Coimbatore city by collecting a net of Rs 20. 5 Lakhs from four prints in two days”.


Link - http://www.sify.com/movies/thalai-triumphs-news-tamil-kkfvhLjjbghsi.html

If we must not believe Sify news (the Sify website which is favorite of who-you-know) then we must not believe any other news too!! right?




Ajit cuts Simbu to size!

Last Updated: Sat, Nov 04, 2006 06:40 hrs

Before the release of Vallavan and Varalaaru , Simbu had told his close friends that he is getting two huge screens on Mount Road, Chennai- Devi and Sathyam big screen with combined seating capacity of over 2500 seats to screen his film.
Simbu wanted to prove that he is one-up on Ajit by saying that his film will take a better opening than Varalaaru. The trade however played it cool and never bothered to reply as they thought that it was “immature talk”!
Sathyam cinemas later played neutral as they gave two shows each for Ajit and Simbu at big screen and two shows at small Sree theatre. A peeved Simbu said that his film will replace ‘Thalai’ and he will get four shows at big Sathyam in two weeks.
But now (from Nov 3) the big news is that Varalaaru has grabbed all the four shows at the big screen while Vallavan has been shifted to the smaller screen!
The moral of the story- “Never count your chickens before they are hatched”.


Link - http://www.sify.com/movies/ajit-cuts-simbu-to-size-news-tamil-kkfvhJgcejhsi.html

Chimpu is nothing in front of Thala but got to mention this. Those Chimpu had a better market than some of the other heroes in the field (leave the top heroes).....but a movie like Varalaaru which was in the making for a long time, people had lost interest or moved on (yes, Ajith moved on to his next and wasn't sure of if the movie will release), for its production values etc etc....it cut chimpu to pieces... But Kaththi couldn't do the same for Poojai....right?

Thala Ajith was a record creator long time back...it is only now we are hearing some records being created by some actors...also please note no one article has mentioned anything about Ajith in those new records being created cause they very well know about the future movie of Ajith waiting to be released only to break or erase records... :)

[leosimha]

Why you bring unnecessary comparison instead of validating your point?

Oh, are you the Cinema trader who knows that Ajith's movie sells below 30C when his movie budget is 40C or 50C? Wow...you make a very good business trader in the making!! :lol: :rotfl:

[leosimha]

Of course there are exceptions and if you dig deep there will be reasons for those exceptions. I brought it up as your post implied that an Ajith film does not rely on any other factor. Those other factors will be reason for these exceptions.

So do you mean to say a VJ film does not reply on any other factor but Ajith's film relies on some or several other factors to become a box office hit, biggest opener etc etc...very nice...

[Nawaaz]

Leo sir, Better know the facts than blaming others.
Biggest BB mankatha got sold for 20C and I think billa 2 got sold around 24C
Hope your mates can help you. Let me quit from your rotfl stuffs :wave:

[Nawaaz]

'Billa 2' has made a record among Ajith movies, for its distribution rights for Tamil Nadu have been sold for a whopping Rs 24 crore! V Ravichandran of Aascar Films has bagged the rights from the original producers In Entertainment.

"The theatrical rights from Tamil Nadu have been sold to Ravichandran. Distribution rights for other areas have also been sold, except Kerala. We will make it soon," says Sunir Kheterpal, who heads In Entertainment.

Music for 'Billa 2', composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, will be released on May 1, the birthday of the 'Thala'. This will be followed by aggressive promotions to back the movie's release scheduled for June.

Directed by Chakri Toleti of 'Unnaipol Oruvan' fame, this prequel to 'Billa' has Parvathy Omanakuttan as the heroine and Bruna Abdullah as second female lead. RD Rajasekhar has wielded the camera, while foreign stunt masters were roped in to choreograph action scenes.

[uruzalari]

So do you mean to say a VJ film does not reply on any other factor but Ajith's film relies on some or several other factors to become a box office hit, biggest opener etc etc...very nice...


When did I say that? Every film depends on something. The star studded vehicles depend lesser. When there is a reason that they do not do well there has got to be a reason when they do exceptionally well too.

[Nawaaz]

Billa-2 distribution rights were sold for less than expected price

We had earlier reported that Billa-2 rights may be possibly sold for record price given Mankatha's reception. Contrary to the belief, the news was confirmed that Aascar production has bought the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights at less than expected levels. This has surprised a number of industry people how Aascar was able to grab the rights for just 26 Crores for entire Tamil Nadu. Here are the unofficial numbers quoted by various distribution network sources,



Tamil Nadu - Rs. 26 Crores (Rs. 24.11 Crores + Rs. 2 crores for marketing)
Satellite Rights - Rs.7 Crores
Overseas - Rs. 5.5 Cores
Andhra Pradesh - estimated Rs. 2 Crores (SVR Media) (updated)
Karnataka - Rs. 2 Crores
Kerala - not sold yet (estimated at 1 Crore)
North India - Own release



The production cost is estimated around Rs. 40 Crores to Rs. 45 Crores. The distribution rights barely add up to Rs. 50 Crores giving a slender profit (relative to the size of the investment). In comparative terms, the distribution rights are below or in par with Mankatha levels. The challenge quoted by one of the distributor sources is because Ajith is the only saleable name associated with Billa-2 followed by Yuvan at a distant next. Other than these two members, no other star cast, director or crew members have enough track record in Tamil to pull an opening crowd on their own merit.



The good news is that even if the movie happens to make Rs. 50 Crore or more from TN theatricals, it will be quickly termed a Hit/Super Hit due to lower level of investments.

[Nawaaz]

I am out of this topic. Leosimha dude, get things clarified before coming in for discussion :wave:

[leosimha]

Sharif...business is done based on the budget....you are talking few years back....and you are talking as if you have sold it for 20C for Mankatha...etc etc....we don't have any real picture for the budget of the movies and it is all just speculations as per the news and also the business is not known that openly as the movie product is only made public but the business is only left to the people to speculate, talk and have imaginations....

I am talking about today's movie which will be released....and you are still stuck in 2010 time frame....4 years have passed since...and Ajith's Thala55 YennaiArindhaal movie is speculated to be around 60C...

And you news as you have put in bolded letters...it is a record business...do you expect it to be sold for 100C...it can happen only if you are cinema trader and who would spend 100C to buy Kaththi and make a few Crores profit if Kaththi has indeed grossed more than 100C again here it is the gross and not the net...guess you will end up being a profitable one for VJ, ARM, Lyca etc etc :lol: :rotfl:

[leosimha]

I am out of this topic. Leosimha dude, get things clarified before coming in for discussion :wave:

Do you believe in all the news sources...then you will also have to believe about this that Kaththi is a loss in Madurai and Coimbatore area for its distributors...news is in circulation... :)

[yellow]

Nawaaz and Movie Buff...

We did not deny Alwar was a disaster in BO and opening. Even King looses some wars. But Asal and Aegan took a good opening irrespective of the mixed reviews(links given below). Most of us accept Ajith has given the highest number of flops, but still he enjoys a very good fan base. With that he is capable of giving good opening most of the times.

Aegan CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926


Asal CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14930730&cid=13525926

Billa 2 was 2 hours so high number of shows.. OK... Even Arrambam had 900+ shows in the first four days. If there is a list of all top league actors movies and its selling price, we can discuss that too.

See all, this conversation started when people here claim 'King of Opening' is a conspiracy based on the Behindwoods data. Just I countered that. It was the title given by the trade.

Bravo :-D
What a punch proof ... Thanks Arul :-D:smokesmirk:

Summa proof illama antha hero movie sold for this much ..ajith movie sold for less amount nu solrathu ..pathetic:banghead:

[leosimha]

Sharif...FYKI Billa-2 is a low budget movie...it has been marketed only on Ajith's market value...there is no other known face/technicians to command huge salary to push up the budget.... :) :lol: :rotfl:

[Nawaaz]

Vijay had minimum guarantee and chennai distribution rights in past. After Rajini, only vijay had it to my knowledge. Now I think he has only minimum guarantee and doesn't have chennai distribution rights. Let some hardcore vijay fan confirm on it. Why Ajith never had these in his life time? Leosimha your making me look like ajith hater and vijay supporter here which I dont want to continue

As i said, better get things clarified from your folks please :)

[Nawaaz]

Do you believe in all the news sources...then you will also have to believe about this that Kaththi is a loss in Madurai and Coimbatore area for its distributors...news is in circulation... :)

Those infos are from indiaglitz and moviecrow. So whatever shared here all these days became fake all of a sudden. I can also post kuppan suppan links and troll every movie. Even enthiran and vishwaroopam :wink:

[leosimha]

Vijay had MG? :lol: :rotfl: oh for his kuthu numbers,....he had MG..yes...true.... ;)

Ajith never had MG? wow...what a statement...discovery....now you talk like Ajith's PRO :)

Forget about me being Ajith fan or not a fan or VJ supporter or hater....but get your facts right here before acting like a joker who goes on to joke as if he is the business cinema trader and talks about MG for actor VJ only having it.... :)

[leosimha]

A business cinema trader relies on IndiaGlitz and Moviecrow information... :lol: :rotfl:

[leosimha]

sharif...there is no point in just talking to you...as it is clearly known....who-you-know-you-are.... :)

[Nawaaz]

Thanks for the time leo sir. I am completely wrong. Apologies. Go ahead with decorating the thread with rotfl :thumbsup:

[SenGOEk]

Simha,

Needless to say, going by the numbers of 1st day TN collection tweeted by Sreedhar pillai..:cool2:

KATHTHI - 12.5 Cr
Thuppaki - 9.25 Cr
Aarambam - 8.75 Cr
Billa 2 - 7.6 Cr

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Billa 2 also had the Billa tag

[ArulprakasH]

Arul, Despite flops Ajith manages good opening is really wonderful. No arguments on that. :clap:

Argument eh athu thaanea...



Also have to agree vijay/Rajini and even surya now has cushion of longer run because of family audience support though reviews are bad which Ajith lacks. Example would be mankatha which took tremendous opening but didnt have longer run (May be theme of movie would have not interested family/kid audiences. Not sure)


IMO, the most important factor for a long run is the content(with the theme) than the family audience. If family audience is the only key for long run then why some recent 100days movies did not collect the huge gross? On the Mankatha part, like you said the theme did not target kids/family audience.




Theaters in TN can manage say 1000shows/day. If its solo release , movie can manage 900 odd shows.

If its festive release, eg: Kaththi vs Poojai theaters can manage 700 + 300 shows right? Does it look a valid point?



Agreed. Arrambam too had a festive release. It released along with Pandiyanaadu and All in Alagu Raja.




Regarding opening, i think 1st 2 days if not 2 , first day purely depends on star power and wide release. So there is no point of review here . Agreed?

[/QUOTE]

I would say first 3 days and the wide release is directly proportional to star power.

[Arragesh]

Nawaaz and Movie Buff...

We did not deny Alwar was a disaster in BO and opening. Even King looses some wars. But Asal and Aegan took a good opening irrespective of the mixed reviews(links given below). Most of us accept Ajith has given the highest number of flops, but still he enjoys a very good fan base. With that he is capable of giving good opening most of the times.

Aegan CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926


Asal CBO
http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14930730&cid=13525926

Billa 2 was 2 hours so high number of shows.. OK... Even Arrambam had 900+ shows in the first four days. If there is a list of all top league actors movies and its selling price, we can discuss that too.

See all, this conversation started when people here claim 'King of Opening' is a conspiracy based on the Behindwoods data. Just I countered that. It was the title given by the trade.
Good one Arulprakash ji

[ArulprakasH]

Going back to the analysis on Gross per show, it should not be considered as a performance indicator unless all compared shows had equal number of seats and ticket price. Mayajaal has a seating capacity of 150-200 for each screen whereas the Satyam and Devi main screens can accomodate over 1K. Revenue generate from Mayajaal per show will be lesser than the revenue generated by other theaters. When gross per show is derived on number of shows, if there are many shows in smaller screens then it will take a hit.

Movies like Billa, Arrambam had many shows in Mayajaal. Because of this Gross per Show has come out less.

Let we see an example..

If we take full capacity of a Mayajaal show as 200, then Rs.24000 is the revenue per show(considering the ticket cost as 120). If it is Satyam then the amount is Rs.120000 (1000seats*120).


Total amount earned (1 Satyam Show + 1 Mayajal show) : Rs. 144000
Total Shows (1 Satyam Show + 1 Mayajal show) : 2
Gross per show : Rs. 122000


Consider a FDFS scenario where Mayajaal had 5 shows, total amount for 10 shows is (5*24000 = 12000) and Satyam had 1 show

Total amount earned(1 Satyam show + 5 Mayajaal shows) : Rs. 240000
Total shows(1 Satyam show + 5 Mayajaal shows) : 6
Gross per show : Rs. 40000


If it is other way around, Satyam had 5 shows and Mayajaal has 1 show, then take a look at the equation

Satyam (5*120000=600000) and Mayajaal (1*24000=24000)


Total amount earned(5 Satyam shows + 1 Mayajaal show) : Rs. 624000
Total shows(5 Satyam shows + 1 Mayajaal show) : 6
Gross per show : Rs. 104000

See the difference it can make.. for same number of shows, two extremely different gross per show numbers..

Edit Note : Added the above line

Gross per show cannot be taken as a yardstick unless the movies taken for comparison were released in the same set of screens.

[leosimha]

Simha,

Needless to say, going by the numbers of 1st day TN collection tweeted by Sreedhar pillai..:cool2:

KATHTHI - 12.5 Cr
Thuppaki - 9.25 Cr
Aarambam - 8.75 Cr
Billa 2 - 7.6 Cr


Please do post on my behalf when #YennaiArindhaal releases... :) Thanks in advance...

[leosimha]

Wonderful arguments going on.... :)

[leosimha]

Going back to the analysis on Gross per show, it should not be considered as a performance indicator unless all compared shows had equal number of seats and ticket price. Mayajaal has a seating capacity of 150-200 for each screen whereas the Satyam and Devi main screens can accomodate over 1K. Revenue generate from Mayajaal per show will be lesser than the revenue generated by other theaters. When gross per show is derived on number of shows, if there are many shows in smaller screens then it will take a hit.

Movies like Billa, Arrambam had many shows in Mayajaal. Because of this Gross per Show has come out less.

Let we see an example..

If we take full capacity of a Mayajaal show as 200, then Rs.24000 is the revenue per show(considering the ticket cost as 120). If it is Satyam then the amount is Rs.120000 (1000seats*120).


Total amount earned (1 Satyam Show + 1 Mayajal show) : Rs. 144000
Total Shows (1 Satyam Show + 1 Mayajal show) : 2
Gross per show : Rs. 122000


Consider a FDFS scenario where Mayajaal had 5 shows, total amount for 10 shows is (5*24000 = 12000) and Satyam had 1 show

Total amount earned(1 Satyam show + 5 Mayajaal shows) : Rs. 240000
Total shows(1 Satyam show + 5 Mayajaal shows) : 6
Gross per show : Rs. 40000


If it is other way around, Satyam had 5 shows and Mayajaal has 1 show, then take a look at the equation

Satyam (5*120000=600000) and Mayajaal (1*24000=24000)


Total amount earned(5 Satyam shows + 1 Mayajaal show) : Rs. 624000
Total shows(5 Satyam shows + 1 Mayajaal show) : 6
Gross per show : Rs. 104000


Gross per show cannot be taken as a yardstick unless the movies taken for comparison were released in the same set of screens.

AruLPrakasH-ji...you are being too kind and patient enough to explain these things....guess we had done this exercise long time back multiple number of times....but what to do they won't understand.... :)

[raghavendran]

Arul Anna :clap:

The first time I saw this "King Of Opening" used for Ajith was around the time Ji got released.I saw that in a Hindu article..He was in poor form,surrounded by flops and controversies at that time..why would someone call him KOP during that time??

The way I look at that tag is Ajith gets an opening because of him irrespective of the cast, crew etc most of the times..If he teams up with say a Shankar, do you guys think the opening will be anything like Nanban?

[ArulprakasH]

Leo.. ithulaam perumaiya.. Illa Kadamai.. :P

[Parthyy]

Simha,

Needless to say, going by the numbers of 1st day TN collection tweeted by Sreedhar pillai..:cool2:

KATHTHI - 12.5 Cr
Thuppaki - 9.25 Cr
Aarambam - 8.75 Cr
Billa 2 - 7.6 Cr
Again you are Wrong Dude
Billa after 30% Tax its 7.6C so Gross would be 10.9 So only KAthi beat that...:wink:
Arambam on Non Holiday Two days Prior to Diwali is 8.75..
Kathi,Thupaki,Arrambam are tax free so net equals to Gross as per Sreedhar Pillai

Right Equation would be
Endiran-11.5+
Mankatha - 7.7C(Pillai reported 6.5C with 15% Tax)
Billa2-10.9
Thupakki - 9.25
Arrambam-8.75
Kathi-12.5

Out of these Mankatha,Kathi & Thupaki were on Holiday...Stop worrying about SOLOs dude When You have Holiday/Festivals ....:-D
Even before these Social media things Trade has named Ajith as Best opener after Rajini.

[uruzalari]

I think the term 'King Of opening' was bestowed upon Ajith given the fact his movies open well irrespective of the content and longevity of the movies' running streak. I think it is not in the sense that his opening is better than others. If that is the case then ideally Rajni should be the king of opening right?

[leosimha]

We should stop these discussions about Ajith being the King of Opening...the actual "Ghilli" of Kollywood...etc etc....it doesn't do us any good either them....

they are ever ready to post the gross collections of VJ vs net collections of Ajith.....there will be a day when the net collections of Ajith's movie will beat the gross collections of VJ's movie...and these will be reported in the media too..."I am waiting" for that day.. :)

[leosimha]

I think the term 'King Of opening' was bestowed upon Ajith given the fact his movies open well irrespective of the content and longevity of the movies' running streak. I think it is not in the sense that his opening is better than others. If that is the case then ideally Rajni should be the king of opening right?

:) Rajini and Kamal are in a different league....

[Parthyy]

Of course there are exceptions and if you dig deep there will be reasons for those exceptions. I brought it up as your post implied that an Ajith film does not rely on any other factor. Those other factors will be reason for these exceptions.

*Reason for Exception/any other factor* will be some common Denominator for all stars...It can be in all Probablity....

[Dammy R]

This debate/conversation is going nowhere.

Arul buddy...given my experience with data analytics, I think there are some loopholes and gaps in your rationale and logic, however, I think we should just end this Vijay vs Ajith oneupmanship battle here.

As far as I am concerned, today all 3 stars (I am obviously leaving Rajini and Kamal out of the equation here) namely, Vijay, Ajith and Suriya have made a mark for themselves in such a way that the first 2 to 3 days will attract crowds, no matter what. Yes, Suriya probably doesn't enjoy the loyal fanbase that Vijay and Ajith do but he does attract crowds to the theaters. So I personally feel all 3 are capable of giving a solid opening during first weekend.

Let's also accept the fact that just the opening isn't enough to keep trade and others happy. The real victory of the movie is not based on how big the opening was but on how the Monday after the first weekend sustains the collections.

I think we should just end this debate here and move on. I say this because...how much ever data and facts are thrown from either sides...there will always be an unpleasant negative counter from the other side when it comes to Ajith vs Vijay debates.

So best is that we all agree to disagree and not make this an unpleasant forum for others.

If you all still wana continue.. I leave it to you.

[leosimha]

DammyR, today the top 3 stars you are referring to.....all have family audience...

But to me personally I feel VJ and Surya have got a good following from the Children and Girls....

and Ajith stands apart from these 2 actors...who have got a very good following from A, B and C centres.....have a great following from the ladies population base too...and if you are taking other state...VJ is known only in Kerala...but Ajith and Surya are well known in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana, Northern states alike...and Vikram does have a presence in Andhra and Northern states...

[SenGOEk]

Please do post on my behalf when #YennaiArindhaal releases... :) Thanks in advance...

Iam least bothered about others considering my favourite..:-D All the best in advance..

[Parthyy]

DammyR, today the top 3 stars you are referring to.....all have family audience...

But to me personally I feel VJ and Surya have got a good following from the Children and Girls....

and Ajith stands apart from these 2 actors...who have got a very good following from A, B and C centres.....have a great following from the ladies population base too...and if you are taking other state...VJ is known only in Kerala...but Ajith and Surya are well known in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana, Northern states alike...and Vikram does have a presence in Andhra and Northern states...

Again Pudhu Thodakathuku Suli pottutainga pola :lol:

[Dammy R]

DammyR, today the top 3 stars you are referring to.....all have family audience...

But to me personally I feel VJ and Surya have got a good following from the Children and Girls....

and Ajith stands apart from these 2 actors...who have got a very good following from A, B and C centres.....have a great following from the ladies population base too...and if you are taking other state...VJ is known only in Kerala...but Ajith and Surya are well known in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana, Northern states alike...and Vikram does have a presence in Andhra and Northern states...

Totally disagree Leo. Don't wana comment about Ajith...but the only market where Vijay doesn't have a presence is AP/Telangana...Vijay is popular in Karnataka, Mumbai etc. And he is also a very good draw overseas as we all know.

As I said, we will all have relative views about our favourites. No point debating it as it will have a lot of bias.

The way I think about it is...if a movie is a genuine blockbuster or a 100cr or whatever. .it will get referred to as one even a year or 2 years after release. Let's just leave it at that.

[bimmer]

I think the term 'King Of opening' was bestowed upon Ajith given the fact his movies open well irrespective of the content and longevity of the movies' running streak. I think it is not in the sense that his opening is better than others. If that is the case then ideally Rajni should be the king of opening right?

Just so you know- You are contradicting your own statement. during the Opening day no body cares about the Movie's content but sheer start power pulls crowd to the theater, That said Ajith's movies have 110% Occupancy that is the reason he is the King of Opening.

[leosimha]

VJ popular in Karnataka has to be only in Bangalore, Mangalore region because of a sizable Tamil population.

Ajith is known beyond Bangalore and well known in Northern Karnataka...

I have a very weird question...do Sri Lankans watch tamil movies...I mean Sri Lankans (Sinhalese) population....I was surprised when I met a Sri Lankan and having a very high opinion about Ajith....

[ArulprakasH]

I think the term 'King Of opening' was bestowed upon Ajith given the fact his movies open well irrespective of the content and longevity of the movies' running streak. I think it is not in the sense that his opening is better than others. If that is the case then ideally Rajni should be the king of opening right?

What does it imply, for others if the content and longevity of the movies is not good, it will not open well. Correct. If it is the case obviously his opening is better than others. If King of Openings tag is the problem.. we are ready to shed it.. Ajith do not need any title..

Rajini & Kamal are there under the tags Emperor of Opening and Emperor of Box Office...

[leosimha]

Just so you know- You are contradicting your own statement. during the Opening day no body cares about the Movie's content but sheer start power pulls crowd to the theater, That said Ajith's movies have 110% Occupancy that is the reason he is the King of Opening.

now there will be questions raised...sarcasms made....unnecessary we will have to pull some old posts from 2006 and that too from a website Sify which usually posts paid news and acknowledges certain things at certain times so as not to lose out on visitors...

[Parthyy]

Ya Sify Has Upgraded the tag after Mankatha to Emperor of Opening :mrgreen:

[SenGOEk]

Again you are Wrong Dude
Billa after 30% Tax its 7.6C so Gross would be 10.9 So only KAthi beat that...:wink:
Arambam on Non Holiday Two days Prior to Diwali is 8.75..
Kathi,Thupaki,Arrambam are tax free so net equals to Gross as per Sreedhar Pillai

Right Equation would be
Endiran-11.5+
Mankatha - 7.7C(Pillai reported 6.5C with 15% Tax)
Billa2-10.9
Thupakki - 9.25
Arrambam-8.75
Kathi-12.5

Out of these Mankatha,Kathi & Thupaki were on Holiday...Stop worrying about SOLOs dude When You have Holiday/Festivals ....:-D
Even before these Social media things Trade has named Ajith as Best opener after Rajini.

Dude your statements are contradictory from your fellow hubbers..with 110% occupancy on opening day shows, crowd puller, more no of shows as a solo release..there is nothing to be worried as a non festvial/non holiday release..

110% occupancy on opening day, more no of shows as a solo release is more or less equal to 95% occupancy of a film releasing with competition & with less no. of shows..Then where comes the concern of festival/non festival release..

[ArulprakasH]

This debate/conversation is going nowhere.

Arul buddy...given my experience with data analytics, I think there are some loopholes and gaps in your rationale and logic, however, I think we should just end this Vijay vs Ajith oneupmanship battle here.

As far as I am concerned, today all 3 stars (I am obviously leaving Rajini and Kamal out of the equation here) namely, Vijay, Ajith and Suriya have made a mark for themselves in such a way that the first 2 to 3 days will attract crowds, no matter what. Yes, Suriya probably doesn't enjoy the loyal fanbase that Vijay and Ajith do but he does attract crowds to the theaters. So I personally feel all 3 are capable of giving a solid opening during first weekend.

Let's also accept the fact that just the opening isn't enough to keep trade and others happy. The real victory of the movie is not based on how big the opening was but on how the Monday after the first weekend sustains the collections.

I think we should just end this debate here and move on. I say this because...how much ever data and facts are thrown from either sides...there will always be an unpleasant negative counter from the other side when it comes to Ajith vs Vijay debates.

So best is that we all agree to disagree and not make this an unpleasant forum for others.

If you all still wana continue.. I leave it to you.


Agreed to disagree...

As I said in my last post we are ready to shed this tag too.. After all it is just a title.. I started replying when the credit was criticized.. I am happy that at least some of the people here understood it. :wave: to this thread...

BTW I would like to know the gaps in my logic. If not here, PM would be appreciated. Thanks :)

[Mr.GreyShirt]

VJ popular in Karnataka has to be only in Bangalore, Mangalore region because of a sizable Tamil population.

Ajith is known beyond Bangalore and well known in Northern Karnataka...

I have a very weird question...do Sri Lankans watch tamil movies...I mean Sri Lankans (Sinhalese) population....I was surprised when I met a Sri Lankan and having a very high opinion about Ajith....

Yea they do. I know some Sinhalese people who watch all Vijay starers on the first day.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Yea they do. I know some Sinhalese people who watch all Vijay starers on the first day.
They will watch any Tamil films, cos Majority of their films are mokkais! They will watch almost any Tamil films and Most of Hindi films. MGR was quite famous amongst Sinhalese , compared to any Tamil actors

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Rajni and Kamal are also well known to the Sinhala people compared to VJ , Ajith.. & Co

[leosimha]

Yea they do. I know some Sinhalese people who watch all Vijay starers on the first day.

:lol: :rotfl: that's not a big deal and my post was not to say about SL watching Vijay movies on FDFS. guess it could be the Lyca effect.... j/k jokes apart....got to know that Attagassam actress Pooja is a Sinhalese....all these days I was thinking she was a SL Tamil...I am just wondering why VJ fans haven't questioned the credibility of Ajith in this matter and how he could act with Sinhalese actress...some point to ponder over.... :roll: :lol: :rotfl:

[Parthyy]

Dude your statements are contradictory from your fellow hubbers..with 110% occupancy on opening day shows, crowd puller, more no of shows as a solo release..there is nothing to be worried as a non festvial/non holiday release..

110% occupancy on opening day, more no of shows as a solo release is more or less equal to 95% occupancy of a film releasing with competition & with less no. of shows..Then where comes the concern of festival/non festival release..
Until *Mankatha* released No Vijay fan bothered about SOLSs etc neither we do
But SOLO is being answered from every tom and dick(You know who i mean) when Social network started to compile Ajiths opening,We should educate ourselves why festivals *Holidays* (Pongal/Deepavali)are more important part in bringing additional 20% opening than rest of normal holidays.

Even your favourite wants only festivals 4 day diwali/5day pongal holiday packs.Instead stop bothering about SOLO release

[Mr.GreyShirt]

:lol: :rotfl: that's not a big deal and my post was not to say about SL watching Vijay movies on FDFS. guess it could be the Lyca effect.... j/k jokes apart....got to know that Attagassam actress Pooja is a Sinhalese....all these days I was thinking she was a SL Tamil...I am just wondering why VJ fans haven't questioned the credibility of Ajith in this matter and how he could act with Sinhalese actress...some point to ponder over.... :roll: :lol: :rotfl:

I was just saying that people I know are Vijay fans. Yea they do go watch most Tamil films but they catch the first day show for Vijay. I am not saying every Sinhalese people watch Vijay movies :roll:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Ajith in this matter and how he could act with Sinhalese actress...some point to ponder over.... :roll: :lol: :rotfl:
ahaa Istart da mujik :lol2:

[leosimha]

no meesik....Ajith has been professional enough to handle these things...he has been saying from day one that he is an actor by profession and acting is his duty....he is "politically apolitical"....no arguments over these...:)

[Nawaaz]

Until *Mankatha* released No Vijay fan bothered about SOLSs etc neither we do
But SOLO is being answered from every tom and dick(You know who i mean) when Social network started to compile Ajiths opening,We should educate ourselves why festivals *Holidays* (Pongal/Deepavali)are more important part in bringing additional 20% opening than rest of normal holidays.

Even your favourite wants only festivals 4 day diwali/5day pongal holiday packs.Instead stop bothering about SOLO release

Parthy, If its solo release, more shows, more collection. Very simple. In chennai you get more collection in multiplexes during non festive than festive time because most of the first show/first day (within 30 years age) travel home during festive time.

[Nawaaz]

Argument eh athu thaanea...


Agreed that he gets good opening despite flops was my point. Still he hasn't proven big opening with competition and the numbers posted here too implies the same



IMO, the most important factor for a long run is the content(with the theme) than the family audience. If family audience is the only key for long run then why some recent 100days movies did not collect the huge gross? On the Mankatha part, like you said the theme did not target kids/family audience.



I dont think so arul. I have seen people going to Rajini/Vijay/Surya movies saying kandipa romba mosama irukathu. Also it becomes mandatory for parents to go for these movies if not for them but for kids. Btw can you post the movie which had 100 day run but not much gross please :)



I would say first 3 days and the wide release is directly proportional to star power.
You get wider release if its solo release than festive release. :huh: and hence more collection at least for first 3 days.
If a festive movie collects more than solo release, there comes the 'King of opening' discussion despite more shows

[Nawaaz]

Leosimha why dont you post wrt topic rather than rolling all along the floor and diverting topics to show your hatred towards vijay? Anyways just a request. If you ask me 'who the hell are you' , take my response 'So kind of you':)

[SenGOEk]

KATHTHI collection for 19days!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2I20TUCYAEgi7u.jpg

[SenGOEk]

Overseas Box-Office Report of Kaththi - 34.91 Cr!!

http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/2014/11/nov7th-nov9th-weekend-overseas-box.html

[SenGOEk]

OVERSEAS BOX-OFFICE TOP 10 from May - Nov'14

1 Kaththi - 34.91 Cr
2 Kochadaiiyaan - 23.96 Cr
3 VIP - 18.96 Cr
4 Anjaan -18.13 Cr
5 Aranmanai - 6.91 Cr
6 Poojai - 6.34 Cr
7 Jigarthanda - 2.87 Cr
8 Madras - 3.38 Cr
9 Yaan - 94.22 lacs
10 Arima Nambi - 46.53 lacs

http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/2014/11/nov7th-nov9th-weekend-overseas-box.html

[ArulprakasH]

Nawaz... Check the movies which had run 100 days in Baby Albert and their total CBO. Take the example from the same analysis check Billa2 and Nanban total gross.

Unga logic padi partha Rajini and Kamal getting huge opening because of solo release. My point is saturated release distributors ellorukkum panrathillai... 1000 shows oru naalla ottalaam athukku makkal varunumea! Solo release nu solli why you are trying to take away the credit? Godfather lam festive release thaan... Even with the limited screen it had a tremendous opening... Limited release and festival release ticket prices will be high because the demand in non urban areas... May be I'm not putting in the right way to you to understand..

Let us agree to disagree... I posted this reply as have mentioned me... :wave:

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 UK BOX-OFFICE 2014

1)Kaththi £331,995
2)Jilla £ 243,029
3)Kochadaiiyaan£157,033
4)Anjaan £117,822
5)Veeram£ 115,091

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 MALAYSIA BOX-OFFICE 2014

1)Kaththi $1,895,934
2)Anjaan $1,363,367
3)VIP $1,294,447
4)Kochadaiiyaan $961,689
5)Jilla $932,285

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 US BOX-OFFICE 2014

1)Kochadaiiyaan $635,000
2)Kaththi $621,397
3)Veeram $243,955
4)Jilla $230,221
5)Velayilla Pattathari $224,195

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE 2014

1)Kaththi A$193,846
2)Kochadaiiyaan A$150,484
3)Anjaan A$126,132
4)Veeram A$82,934
5)VIP A$63,076

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 NORWAY BOX-OFFICE 2014

1)Kaththi $28,636(3)
2)Anjaan $24,834 (3)
3)Jilla $23,720 (3)
4)Kochadaiiyaan $9168 (5)
5)VIP $4710 (1)

[Parthyy]

Parthy, If its solo release, more shows, more collection. Very simple. .

Its a norm almost a tradition in Tamilnadu/Andrapradesh many families will go for Film mainly on Diwali/Pongal occasions only.
Hence inspite of 2 films releasing,Still Everyone want Festival to release.If More collection If you get by SOLO,then additional 20% footfall than Usual holiday,5 Shows scheduled during festivals HOLIDAys weeks everything makes more than enough.SO nothing to bother.Ultimately contents takes film to Hits/SuperHits.

There are few exceptions like Huge budgets which require SOLO.


In chennai you get more collection in multiplexes during non festive than festive time because most of the first show/first day (within 30 years age) travel home during festive time

Travelling affecting collections is almost nil ...Anyday Festival days register greater footfalls/occupancy with more early shows

[leosimha]

Leosimha why dont you post wrt topic rather than rolling all along the floor and diverting topics to show your hatred towards vijay? Anyways just a request. If you ask me 'who the hell are you' , take my response 'So kind of you':)

hey chill out kid. I don't have anything called hatred towards your favorite star VJ or towards you for that matter....my lols and rotfls are based on your understanding...

I know it is very hard on you and you can very well understand these to be hatred as you are still a kid... :)

[Kumaran.P]

Box-Office Report
Overseas Total:
Kaththi₹:34.91 Cr
http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/2014/11/nov7th-nov9th-weekend-overseas-box.html?m=1

[Nawaaz]

Its a norm almost a tradition in Tamilnadu/Andrapradesh many families will go for Film mainly on Diwali/Pongal occasions only.
Hence inspite of 2 films releasing,Still Everyone want Festival to release.If More collection If you get by SOLO,then additional 20% footfall than Usual holiday,5 Shows scheduled during festivals HOLIDAys weeks everything makes more than enough.SO nothing to bother.Ultimately contents takes film to Hits/SuperHits.

There are few exceptions like Huge budgets which require SOLO.


Travelling affecting collections is almost nil ...Anyday Festival days register greater footfalls/occupancy with more early shows

I am sure we are speaking only about opening here. Where family audience, review all came in? How much % family audience come to theaters on opening day or 2?

Reg travel, many of multiplexes raised targeting workers/IT sectors will enjoy more crowd during non festive days. No?

[Kumaran.P]

'Kaththi' Box Office: Vijay Starrer Becomes Biggest Tamil Hit of 2014

Time and again, Vijay expands his boundaries and the box office benchmarks never remain the same for this actor. The Ilayathalapathy has done it again with his latest movie "Kaththi", which has become the biggest hit of 2014 (until November).

With the total collection crossing 110 crore worldwide, the Tamil film has emerged as the blockbuster of the year. "Kaththi" has done highest business in not just one centre but in many places (domestic and international circuits).
Big movies of this year like Vijay's "Jilla", Ajith Kumar's "Veeram", Rajinikanth's "Kochadaiiyaan" and Surya "Anjaan", could not cross the century mark and disappeared from theatres in a few weeks after getting fantastic openings at box office.
The success story of "Kaththi" started with the film's biggest opening for a Kollywood movie in Tamil Nadu. It made 12.5 crore to beat "Jilla" (approximately 8 crore), "Veeram" (approximately 7.5 Crore) and "Kochadaiiyaan" (approximately 9 crore) and also had the biggest extended weekend as Vijay's flick raked in 36.5 crore.
The Tamil movie is not only going strong in Tamil Nadu but also in other regions. In Karnataka and Kerala, Vijay has become the next big star after Rajinikanth, with "Kaththi" earning above 8.5 crore and ₹9 crore respectively in the neighboring states.
Other big films released earlier this year could just make even half of what Vijay's films made in the afore-mentioned centres. In the US, UK and Malaysia, "Kaththi" has emerged as one of the highest grosser in the current year and has earned close to 20 crore.
However, apart from these records, it is the total collection of the movie that makes "Kaththi" the biggest film of the year. The movie has so far reached the 100-crore mark and still going strong. The Vijay starrer has become the fourth Tamil movie to reach the 100-crore mark worldwide after Rajinikanth's "Sivaji", "Enthiran" and Vijay's "Thuppakki".
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-biggest-tamil-hit-2014-box-office-613580

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Big movies of this year like Vijay's "Jilla", Ajith Kumar's "Veeram", Rajinikanth's "Kochadaiiyaan" and Surya "Anjaan", could not cross the century mark and disappeared from theatres in a few weeks after getting fantastic openings at box office.




sabbaaa that movie was an "experiment" and comes in "different " category , it can not be compared with main stream cinema ! yarappa in the Drade saary Trade analysis panniya expert ?

[Adox]

sabbaaa that movie was an "experiment" and comes in "different " category , it can not be compared with main stream cinema ! yarappa in the Drade saary Trade analysis panniya expert ?

You should take it in another way .. Even a 'bomma' padam from the SS will compete with the mainstream movies. Can you imagine a bomma padam from someone else in that list ?

[bimmer]

I am sure we are speaking only about opening here. Where family audience, review all came in? How much % family audience come to theaters on opening day or 2?

Reg travel, many of multiplexes raised targeting workers/IT sectors will enjoy more crowd during non festive days. No?

Releasing the Movie has nothing to do with your 'gethu', Producers should not get a 'kuthu', That's all. It makes more sense to do a solo release. There was a period I remember All stars will have their movies released for Deepavali, Pongal timeframe.
Satyaraj, Prabhu, Sarathkumar, Vj Kanth, Karthik. I remember in my cosuins small town near Bhavani (Komara palayam) we used to watch back to back movies since theaters were so close. Also, in the 90's the only major source of entertainment was going to movies, these day's there are so many distractions.

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @ TamilBoxOffice1 :
#Kaththi 3rd weekend Malaysia Box-Office $22,980 from 40 locs. Total after 3rd weekend $1,911,788 [11.75 Cr]!Blockbuster!!

[Kumaran.P]

Breaking Movies @BreakingViews4u :
#Kaththi 'reportedly' grossed 11.60 crore from #Kerala #BoxOffice in 20 days

[SenGOEk]

Karnataka Boxoffice @KABoxoffice
Goldie films Kathi picture 21days gross 10,41,50,210/- Nett 7,98,47,322/-.Revenue crossed 4 Cr.

KATHTHI crossed 10Cr gross collection in Karnataka!!

[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo
#Kaththi UK *3rd Week* - £331,743 (3.24 cr). #Vijay proves again that he sets records only to beat them each year. Blockbuster

[SenGOEk]

Top 3 all time grossers in Kerala
1. Enthiran - 15 Cr
2. KATHTHI - 11.6 Cr
3. Thuppaki - 11 Cr

Top 3 opening day collections in Kerala
1. Jilla - 2.6 Cr
2. KATHTHI - 2.2 Cr
3. Casanova - 2Cr

[PARAMASHIVAN]

You should take it in another way .. Even a 'bomma' padam from the SS will compete with the mainstream movies. Can you imagine a bomma padam from someone else in that list ?

Very true, I wanted some one else to mention this ,that was my indirect intentions :lol2:

[SenGOEk]

KATHTHI - Uk, Kerala, Karnataka BoxOffice

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2dn15YCQAAOrx2.jpg

[ajaybaskar]

@Lmkmoviemaniac: #Vijay's #Kaththi - Chennai city gross estimate till date - 7.48 crores.
2014's best continues to go higher

[Adox]

Didnt think it would make it considering it was released with Kaththi .. surprising.

Poojai emerges as Vishal's biggest

Vishal's Poojai directed by Hari was a Diwali release along with Kaththi. The film was a typical family entertainer in Hari style and emerged as a safe prospect for the trade. Kaththi on the other hand went on to become a blockbuster. Poojai also did well in its Telugu version 'Pooja' and is a profitable venture in Andhra / Telangana.

Meanwhile, in Malaysia which is a huge market for Tamil films, Poojai has emerged as Vishal's biggest grosser till date in the country, with a reported gross of USD 736,935 (4.56 crores INR) The film is also being continued into Week 5 in a couple of locations which is a commendable achievement indeed.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/poojai-emerges-as-vishals-biggest.html

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Didnt think it would make it considering it was released with Kaththi .. surprising.

Poojai emerges as Vishal's biggest

Vishal's Poojai directed by Hari was a Diwali release along with Kaththi. The film was a typical family entertainer in Hari style and emerged as a safe prospect for the trade. Kaththi on the other hand went on to become a blockbuster. Poojai also did well in its Telugu version 'Pooja' and is a profitable venture in Andhra / Telangana.

Meanwhile, in Malaysia which is a huge market for Tamil films, Poojai has emerged as Vishal's biggest grosser till date in the country, with a reported gross of USD 736,935 (4.56 crores INR) The film is also being continued into Week 5 in a couple of locations which is a commendable achievement indeed.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/poojai-emerges-as-vishals-biggest.html


IIRC Poojai was running for a while in London, esp Illford. Wanted to see shruthi on big screen :p , but couldn't make it.

[SenGOEk]

KATHTHI collects 11cr gross in Karnataka with net collection as 8cr after tax reduction. 2nd all time highest grosser in Karnataka!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B28wfvRCYAE16fB.jpg

[SenGOEk]

TamilBoxOffice1.com ‏@TamilBoxOffice1
#Kaththi ends its Malaysia run with a whopping $1,919,435 [₹. 11.79 Cr]!! 3rd highest grosser of All-Time next to #Endthiran & #Sivaji!!

[Nawaaz]

Good collection reports. Tamil cinema is growing big. :thumbsup:

[SenGOEk]

7.72Cr in Chennai box office:thumbsup:

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3LpjpuCAAAU5Da.jpg

[SenGOEk]

@TamilBoxOffice1 2014 Top 10 Overseas BoxOffice

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3VV0ypCIAEeSaa.jpg

[SenGOEk]

CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

5. KATHTHI - 7.78Cr:thumbsup:

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 24th 2014 to Nov 30th 2014 Week : 6

Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 7,78,26,590
Verdict: Blockbuster
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 18
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 35%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 1,47,987
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 60
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 25%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 3,93,050

Vijay's Kaththi inches towards the 50 day mark

[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo
Here is a visual graph of the Top Tamil Actors in the UK, and their market share based on total box office collections.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3_aFLWCYAAr5B2.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

Kaththi Net Box Office Collections (at the end of six weeks) in TAMIL NADU territory wise: 65 Crores
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4LMEb4CAAEV194.png
Source : Onlykollywood

[Kumaran.P]

Pie Chart Representation of Six-Week Territory-Wise Net Box Office Collections Estimate in TN: ~65 crores
http://www.onlykollywood.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Kaththi-Six-Week-Territory-Wise-Net-Box-Office-Collection-in-TN-copy.png

[Kumaran.P]

Pie Chart Representation of Six-Week Territory-Wise Producer’s Share Estimate in TN = 62% : ~40 crores
http://www.onlykollywood.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Kaththi-Six-Week-Territory-Wise-Producers-Share-in-TN-copy.png

[Kumaran.P]

TOP 3 Highest grossers in Chennai & Chengalpet :
1. #Endhiran- 16.5C 2. #Kaththi- 14.25C(still running) 3. #Thuppakki- 13.60C

[elsaen11]

Nice stats :clap:

[yellow]

Jilla Vs Veeram - According to forbes.

3783

[faithiu11]

http://forbesindia.com/celebprofile2014/rajnikanth/89

Kochadaiyan made revenue of 500 crores as per Forbes...

[yellow]

I just shared my point that's all , I don't bother . Just I like Ajith movies that's all.

3784

[faithiu11]

Parthy sir,I just shared since it was not logical...rank,fame,earnings,collections seems to be not convincing enough to believe it..I also dont lik this jilla vs veeram debate again as both films didn't deserve it...I will be more than happy if jilla lost to veeram so tat vijay can refrain himself by doing movies for these kind of half baked directors...

[Parthyy]

Parthy sir,I just shared since it was not logical...rank,fame,earnings,collections seems to be not convincing enough to believe it

Prabo sir.... yes you can't draw conclusion out of it...
No one claimed here Veeram is 130C just shared

[uruzalari]

http://www.moviecrow.com/News/6726/lingaa-box-office-collections

[SenGOEk]

Ayngaran @Ayngaranholland
Top 5 Tamil films of 2014 in Holland [Opening Weekend]:
1.#Kaththi
2.#Lingaa
3.#Jilla
4.#Veeram
5.#Anjaan

[SenGOEk]

Top 3 UK 1st weekend collections
1. Endhiran
2. KATHTHI
3. LINGAA

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B49BdpcCMAEereH.jpg

[SenGOEk]

Breaking Movies ‏@BreakingViews4u
Top 4 opening day grossers of 2014 in Kerala
1. Jilla - 2.6Cr
2. Kaththi - 2.2Cr
3. Banglore days - 2Cr
4. Lingaa - 1.6Cr

[SenGOEk]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1
TOP 5 ALL-TIME OVERSEAS BOX-OFFICE
1) #Endhiran- $12Million
2) #Sivaji - $8M
3) #Kaththi - $5.7M
4) #Dasavathram - $5.2M
5) #Lingaa - $4.8M (Still running)

[Avadi to America]

Top 3 UK 1st weekend collections
1. Endhiran
2. KATHTHI
3. LINGAA

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B49BdpcCMAEereH.jpg

interesting... lingaa got released in less no. of screens.....is kathi collection includes 5 days festival season?

[thamiz]

Put how many days the weekend had. I guess coroded sword has 5-day collection! :lol:

Comparing apples and oranges!!

Lingaa collected more if you look at per screen! :lol:

[thamiz]

How did Lingaa make more money per screen??? :lol:

[Dilbert]

How did Lingaa make more money per screen??? :lol:

Thamizji..very very less they sold it @ much higher cost. I would be surprised if this movie comes out on top in long run (if it has one).

[Dilbert]

How did Lingaa make more money per screen??? :lol:

Thamizji..very very less they sold it @ much higher cost. I would be surprised if this movie comes out on top in long run (if it has one).

[thamiz]

Rajini movies always sold at higher cost because we have such BUYERS only for Super *!!

High price has disadvantages too! Some people wont buy because it is overpriced.

[thamiz]

Dilbert: I suspect lingaa was released by aiyngaran.

[SenGOEk]

Put how many days the weekend had. I guess coroded sword has 5-day collection! :lol:

Comparing apples and oranges!!

Lingaa collected more if you look at per screen! :lol:

It has been clearly mentioned as 5 days weekend collection for KATHTHI..We have to wait till this weekend for apple to apple comparison:)

[VinodKumar's]

interesting... lingaa got released in less no. of screens.....is kathi collection includes 5 days festival season?

Yes A2A. Check out 5 in the brackets.

[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo
Top 5 UK *Opening Weekend*:
1. Endhiran - £278,000
2. #Kaththi - £223,000 (5days)
3. #Lingaa - £206,000 (5days)
4. Sivaji - £169,000
5. Jilla - £153,000

Daywise breakup for Lingaa collections in UK
Ajay @uktamilbo
#Lingaa UK figures:
Thurs - £17,041
Fri - £63,963
Sat - £68,146
Sun - £35,243
Mon - £10,031
Tues - £11,083
*First Week*: £205,507 (2.05 cr).

[ActionHero]

3 days 100 crores.

Police-a koopiduvangalo?

http://youtu.be/AkHeIIf9-UU

[venkkiram]

3 days 100 crores.

Police-a koopiduvangalo?

http://youtu.be/AkHeIIf9-UU

"அதிகமா ஆசைப்படுற ஆம்பிளயும் ____ நல்லா இருந்ததா சரித்திரம் இல்லை"

-- அவரோட வசனமே ஞாபகத்துக்கு வருது..

வணிக சினிமா வர்த்தகத்தில் எப்படியாவது இடத்தை தக்க வைத்துக் கொள்ளனும், சம்பாரிக்கணும் என்ற எதிர்பார்ப்பு இருக்கும் நடிகர்கள், தயாரிப்பாளர்கள், விநியோக முதலாளிகள் எல்லோரும் இதை உணரனும். பெருகிவரும் விலைவாசி ஏற்றத்தில் டிக்கட் விலை ஏற்றம் என்பது குறுக்கு வழி, பேராசை.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Lingaa" Box Office Status

Highest day one opener in Tamil Nadu

Highest grossing Tamil film of 2014 in US

Second all-time highest grossing Tamil film next to "Endhiran" in US

Second highest opening weekend grosser of 2014 in Holland

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lingaa-box-...centres-617372

[cm123]

It is utter nonsense. Are they real people?

[Russelldwp]

நாங்கு வருடம் கழித்து வந்த படம் அதுவும் சூப்பர்ஸ்டார் நடித்த படம். கண்டிப்பாக ரசிகர்கள் மட்டுமின்றி மக்களும் பொருட்காட்சி காண்பது போல வந்து விடுவார்கள் என கணித்து வெளியிடப்பட்ட படம். படமும் அந்த அளவுக்கு மோசமும் இல்லை தான். ஆனால் படம் பார்க்க யாரும் வரவில்லை.குறிப்பாக இளைஞர்களை படம் கவரவில்லை. விநியோகஸ்தர் கூருவது போல அரையாண்டு பரிட்சை ஒரு காரணமாக இருந்தாலும் நாங்கு வருடம் கழித்து வந்த ரஜீனி படம் ஆயிற்றே - ஆனாலும் மக்கள் ஆதரவில்லை - நான் பார்த்த வரை திருச்சி ஏரியாவில் இது போன்று ஒரு நிலையை ரஜினி படத்திற்கு நான் பார்த்ததே இல்லை.

[SenGOEk]

Kaththi 55 Days Worldwide Collection

Worldwide Total - Gross of 117.55 Crores - Share of 65.20 Crores

TAMIL NADU
- Fourth Highest grosser after Endhiran, Sivaji and Thuppakki
- Fourth film to gross more than 60 Crore in Tamil Nadu Alone
- Fourth film to cross 40 Crore share in Tamil Nadu

KARNATAKA
- Biggest Opener in Karnataka for any Tamil Film
- Second Non-Rajini film to get a share more than 3 Crore after Thuppakki (3 Crore)
- Second biggest earner in Karnataka after Endhiran (4.5 Crore)

KERALA
- Second biggest opener after Jilla.
- Third Tamil film to gross more than 10 Crore after Endhiran and Thuppakki
- Third Tamil film to cross 4 Crore as share.
- Biggest earner in advance amounts from theatres.

OVERSEAS
- Third biggest grosser after Endhiran and Sivaji.
- Biggest Non-Rajini film in overseas.
- Vijay’s highest overseas grosser.

WORLDWIDE
-Second Vijay film to cross the 100 Crore gross mark
-Fourth Tamil film to cross the 60 Crore share.

VERDICT : BLOCKBUSTER

http://www.cineshore.com/boxofficeup...de-collection/

[paranitharan]

Jilla Vs Veeram - According to forbes.

3783

So Veeram is the biggest hit of the year with 130C and thats with director siva

[Kumaran.P]

Ajay @uktamilbo :
#Lingaa UK *Total till date (including yesterday) - £210,027 (2.07 cr). Will most likely end up above Nanban in #8. Average only.

[ALWAR_AJITH]

Lingga NO 1 at malaysian Box office ( GSC CINEMAS )

[SenGOEk]

Kolly360° @Kolly360
The 3 Biggest blockbusters in France | 2014
1. #Kaththi
2. #Jilla
3. #Anjaan

[venkkiram]

இது சுடச்சுட வந்திருக்கிறது. வீடியோ நீக்கப்படுமுன் இதையும் பார்த்துவிடவும்.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u63pW7GJb0

[venkkiram]

எட்டு கோடி ரூபாய் கொடுத்து வாங்குற அந்த முனைப்பு இருக்கே! அதச் சொல்லணும். மறுபடியும் ரஜினி பேசிய "அதிகமா ஆசைப்படுற.."வசனமே ஞாபத்துக்கு வருது.. டிக்கட் விலை ஏற்றத்தினால் மக்கள் மட்டும்தான் சுரண்டப்படப் போறாங்கன்னு ஆரம்பத்துல நெனச்சேன்.. இப்போது பட்டியலில் திரைப்பட உரிமையாளர்கள், அதற்கும் மேலுள்ள விநியோகஸ்தர் வட்டம் வரை பாதிக்கப் பட்டிருக்காங்க என்பது போலத் தெரியுது. எல்லாத் திரைப்படங்களும் திரையரங்கில் வசூல் செய்யப்படுவதை வைத்துதான் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர் -விநியோகஸ்தர் - திரையரங்கு முதலாளிகள் வரை லாபம்-நஷ்டத்தை பகிர்ந்து கொள்ளனும் என்பதை எப்போதுமே செயல்படுத்தினால் ரெண்டு பக்கமும் லாப-நட்டத்தை சம அளவு பகிர வாய்ப்பு இருக்கிறது.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Linga dominates TN

http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15058774&cid=13525926&source=sifyhome&slot=c1s2

[preethamm]

Kaththi 55 Days Worldwide Collection

Worldwide Total - Gross of 117.55 Crores - Share of 65.20 Crores

TAMIL NADU
- Fourth Highest grosser after Endhiran, Sivaji and Thuppakki
- Fourth film to gross more than 60 Crore in Tamil Nadu Alone
- Fourth film to cross 40 Crore share in Tamil Nadu

KARNATAKA
- Biggest Opener in Karnataka for any Tamil Film
- Second Non-Rajini film to get a share more than 3 Crore after Thuppakki (3 Crore)
- Second biggest earner in Karnataka after Endhiran (4.5 Crore)

KERALA
- Second biggest opener after Jilla.
- Third Tamil film to gross more than 10 Crore after Endhiran and Thuppakki
- Third Tamil film to cross 4 Crore as share.
- Biggest earner in advance amounts from theatres.

OVERSEAS
- Third biggest grosser after Endhiran and Sivaji.
- Biggest Non-Rajini film in overseas.
- Vijay’s highest overseas grosser.

WORLDWIDE
-Second Vijay film to cross the 100 Crore gross mark
-Fourth Tamil film to cross the 60 Crore share.

VERDICT : BLOCKBUSTER

http://www.cineshore.com/boxofficeup...de-collection/


karnataka linga has to be biggest opener it was so huge released in bellary and many north karnataka parts where usual tamil films wont release

[PARAMASHIVAN]

http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/rajinikanths-lingaa-box-office-collections-soar-phenomenal-in-south-india/21328/

Linga is bowling lots of Yorkers at the BO like malinga !

[PARAMASHIVAN]

http://boxofficemoney.in/lingaa-9th-day-box-office-collection-lingaa-movie-2nd-saturday-total-bo-income-earning/

[thamiz]

According to BW, Lingaa has earned 5.34 crores so far in Chennai second weekend. This is HIGHEST collection for any movie released in 2014 in two-weekend times! It has got another two weeks run before I hits the silver screen.

The highest grosser is "claimed" to be a "flop" movie by the media!

If it had crashed as people/media falsely claim, then it should not have collected highest gross even in the second weekend. Something weird about Lingaa! :)

[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo ·
UK All Time Top 10:
Endhiran
Sivaji
Kaththi
Vishwaroopam
Dasavaratham
Jilla
Thalaivaa
Lingaa (still running)
Nanban
Thuppakki

Lingaa UK *Total till date* (including yesterday) - £225,172 (2.2 cr). Currently sitting in #8 for All Time top movies. #7 is possible.

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE 2014
1)Kaththi A$193,846
2)Kochadaiiyaan A$151,988
3)Lingaa A$138,618
4)Anjaan A$126,132
5)Veeram A$82,934

[SenGOEk]

Lingaa turned as 4th highest all time grosser in Australia

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5Tfzr4CMAAoAI_.jpg

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 NORWAY BOX-OFFICE 2014
1)Kaththi $28,636 (3 screens)
4)Lingaa $28,181 (10 screens)
2)Anjaan $24,834 (3 screens)
3)Jilla $23,720 (3 screens)
5)Kochadaiiyaan $9168 (5 screens)

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 US BOX-OFFICE 2014
1)Lingaa $1,492,000
2)Kochadaiiyaan $635,000
3)Kaththi $$621,954
4)Veeram $243,955
5)Jilla $230,221

[SenGOEk]

TOP 5 UK BOX-OFFICE 2014
1)Kaththi £333,522
2)Jilla £ 243,029
3)Lingaa £225,200
4)Kochadaiiyaan £157,033
5)Anjaan £117,82

[thamiz]

#Lingaa Perth Australia City Record $28,000.00 BoxOffice (Tamil) in 3 days. Previous record #Kaththi total collection $18,000.00

[thamiz]

Bollywoodhungamaa is "underplaying" lingaa!

They did not report lingaa collection this weekend, it should be above 2M us dollars

[vithagan]

@TelevisionVijay: All-Time Overseas Grossers :
1) #Enthiran - $12Million
2) #Sivaji - $8M
3) #Lingaa - $5.9M**
4) #Kaththi - $5.7M
5) #Dasavatharam - $5.2M"


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[PARAMASHIVAN]

@TelevisionVijay: All-Time Overseas Grossers :
1) #Enthiran - $12Million
2) #Sivaji - $8M
3) #Lingaa - $5.9M**
4) #Kaththi - $5.7M
5) #Dasavatharam - $5.2M"





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It seems USA is Rajni's territory , followed by Kamal. I am not seeing much BO reports from Canada, Canada has a "MASSIVE" Tamil population compared to USA, mainly due to Eezha Diaspora !

[Mahen]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/

PK is at no.9 @US box office..but no one talks big abt it even up North..looking at the fights here when it comes to BO collection,twitter trending, no of likes/views, siripu thaan varuthu..

[thamiz]

North Indian media is worse than our media. In fact they talk only about PK blah blah blah. Nothing else! They brought down Robot and they will bring down I as well, claiming that it is a dubbed-movie!

[paranitharan]

Salman and SRK fans always fight in twitter world and since we din't care/follow their forums we don't know how worse the fights get.

[maniram_1234]

Week : 3
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 6,21,62,938
Verdict: Above Average
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 90
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 70%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 25,42,670
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 256
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 45%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 61,21,773



wITH 2013 ENDING
KATHTHI DECLARED BIGGEST HIY OF 2014
7.81 CHENNAI

[SenGOEk]

By end of 3rd week @ Chennai box office
Kaththi - 6.70Cr
Lingaa - 6.20Cr

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6BgU0_CIAAYUOY.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

AndhraBoxOffice :
#Kaththi No.1 film in Tamil Revenues and #RaceGurram in Telugu. #PK in Hindi . #2014

[thamiz]

Now, Veteran actors will be compared too. If Lingaa had a better collection then Rajni level is somewhat different and he is a Veteran! :lol:

[Dilbert]

By end of 3rd week @ Chennai box office
Kaththi - 6.70Cr
Lingaa - 6.20Cr

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6BgU0_CIAAYUOY.jpg


so it has come to .5 Cr?? :lol: Where is Mr. Honest man ?

[thamiz]

0.5 crore difference makes one movie a blockbuster! The underdog is "above average"?

Can we apply the same logic to "overseas total"? :lol:

[Kumaran.P]

Top 10 Overseas Grossers of 2014: Rajinikanth and Vijay are juxtaposed!

Tamil films have performed really well in overseas markets this year. Interestingly, this year’s top ten overseas grossers include surprise entries including emerging actor Sivakarthikeyan’s Maan Karateand Sundar C’s horror-comedy Aranmanai. While films of A-list actors like Dhanush, Vishal and Suriya occupy a slot each, Vijay and Rajinikanth have dominated the overseas box-office with two films of each placed comfortably in the top four places in the list. Ajith’s sole release this year, Veeram is positioned at fifth place.
Top 10 Overseas Grossers of 2014
1.Lingaa - 37.35 crores (still running in a handful of screens)
2.Kaththi - 35.16 crores
3.Kochadaiiyaan - 23.96 crores
4.Jilla – 21.59 crores
5.Veeram – 19.50 crores
6.VIP – 18.96 crores
7.Anjaan – 18.13 crores
8.Maan Karate – 9.93 crores
9.Aranmanai – 6.91 crores
10.Poojai – 6.44 crores
Lingaa and Kaththi have also made their way into the top four all-time highest overseas grossers list. Rajinikanth – Shankar’s Endhiran and Sivaji dominate the all-time overseas grossers list on top followed by Lingaa and Kaththi at third and fourth places respectively.
http://www.onlykollywood.com/top-10-overseas-grossers-2014-rajinikanth-vijay-juxtaposed/

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
Top 5 2014 BO in Australia
1) #Kaththi A$193K 2)#Lingaa A$159K 3)#Kochadaiiyaan A$154K 4)#Anjaan A$125K 5)#Veeram A$83K

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
Top 5 Malaysia BoxOffice 2014
1) #Lingaa $2.05M (Approx) 2) #Kaththi $1.91M 3) #Anjaan $1.36M 4) #Kochadaiiyaan $961K 5) #Jilla $932K

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
TOP 5 US BOX-OFFICE 2014 1)Lingaa $1.5M 2)Kochadaiiyaan $635K 3)Kaththi $621K 4)Veeram $243K 5)Jilla $230K Source: Rentrak

[Kumaran.P]

TOP 5 UK BOX-OFFICE 2014 1)Kaththi £333K 2)Lingaa £260K 3)Jilla £ 243K 4)Kochadaiiyaan£157K 5)Anjaan £117K Source: Rentrak

[Kumaran.P]

TOP 5 NORWAY BOX-OFFICE 2014 1)Kaththi $28,636 2)Lingaa $28,181 3)Anjaan $28,035 4)Jilla $23,720 5)Kochadaiiyaan $19,231

[ALWAR_AJITH]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
Top 5 Malaysia BoxOffice 2014
1) #Lingaa $2.05M (Approx) 2) #Kaththi $1.91M 3) #Anjaan $1.36M 4) #Kochadaiiyaan $961K 5) #Jilla $932K
Funny guys how cum they get the figures from malaysia..as not all movie is released by lotus five star

[Dilbert]

0.5 crore difference makes one movie a blockbuster! The underdog is "above average"?

Can we apply the same logic to "overseas total"? :lol:

We are re-defining meaning of blockbuster here !!:lol: or should I say lack of general knowledge drives them do all these farce antics ??

[cinema]

0.5 crore difference makes one movie a blockbuster! The underdog is "above average"?

Can we apply the same logic to "overseas total"? :lol:

Very logical question indeed. Provided the cost of the movie and selling price of the movie are the same. Is that the case here?
Even at less than one crore collection pisasu can be hit.

[thamiz]

I dont know lingaa budget. Would it be 90 crores? It is certainly not as big as enthiran. Nobody wanted to spend money for enthiran budget as it was BIG and one needs to wait for two years for the movie to hit silver screen.

Why would any distributor pay more than how much they paid for enthiran?

[selvamohankumar]

It seems USA is Rajni's territory , followed by Kamal. I am not seeing much BO reports from Canada, Canada has a "MASSIVE" Tamil population compared to USA, mainly due to Eezha Diaspora !

Thalaivarae u missed kaththi [emoji2]

[SenGOEk]

@AndhraBoxOffice
2014 South Films (Only Original Version) Biggest Earners:
1. #Kaththi
2. #Lingaa
3. #RaceGurram
4. #Yevadu
5. #GAV

[Kumaran.P]

Rajasekar @sekartweets :
Outside TN BO toppers 2014 (gross) - Kerala : #Kaththi, Karnataka - #Lingaa(profit wise : #Kaththi, second in gross), ROI: #Lingaa

[Kumaran.P]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 :
Top10 Tamil Grossers of 2014 at TN box-office.Films which have grossed highest as per trade sources.Disclaimer- does not vouch 4 it.
Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 :
Top10- 10.Manjapai 9 Aranmanai 8.Maan Karate7.Anjaan 6.Kochadaiiyan 5.Jilla 4.Veeram 3. Velaiyilla Pattathari 2.Lingaa (running) 1 Kaththi.

[SenGOEk]

Rajini and Vijay share the honors for 2014

Among the overseas markets, US and UK hold a key significance and contribute a healthy chunk to any noted Tamil film's overseas gross. This year, we had films from almost all the big stars such as Rajini, Vijay, Ajith and Suriya, and expectedly their films have grabbed the Top 5 spots for box-office gross in the US and UK.

The data below has been tracked by Rentrak, a trusted overseas box-office reporting tool.

US Top 5 grossers for 2014
1. Lingaa - 1.51 million USD (Tamil and Telugu)
2. Kochadaiiyaan - 635,000 USD (Tamil only)
3. Kaththi - 622,000 USD
4. Veeram - 243,955 USD
5. Jilla - 230,221 USD

UK Top 5 for 2014
1. Kaththi - 333,522 pounds
2. Lingaa - Between 245,000 to 260,000 pounds
3. Jilla - 243,029 pounds
4. Kochadaiiyaan - 157,033 pounds
5. Anjaan - 117,822 pounds

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/rajini-and-vijay-share-the-honors-for-2014.html

[uruzalari]

Rakesh Gowthaman @VettriTheatres · 6h 6 hours ago
Here We Go #VettriTopTen 2010-14
1 #Enthiran
2 #Thuppakki
3 #Ko
4 #Mankatha
5 #Nanban
6 #Kaththi
7 #Singam2
8 #OkOk
9 #RajaRani
10 #Aarambam

[SenGOEk]

Top 10 Kerala box office in all time for tamil movies

6 Vijay movies are in the list..Well said Kerala is Thalapathy fort:smokesmirk:

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6Rf5QiCQAAZn1m.jpg

[leosimha]

Kollywood created a new record by releasing as many as 212 films in the year which draws to a close tomorrow. Even last Friday, we had four films including Arya-Hansika’sMeaghamann hitting the screens. Except for Kamal Haasan, Simbu and Vikram, all major actors had at least one of their films releasing this year. Let’s now have a look at the top five heroes of 2014.

Rajinikanth: As always, superstar Rajinikanth emerges on top. Rajini had two releases this year: one was Kochadaiiyaan, the country’s first-ever 3-D animation film made at Rs.125 crore. It did very well in Tamil but not so well in other languages. Lingaa, which was Rajini’s second release, got mixed reviews but has been going great guns in theatres. It collected Rs.140 crores in its first three days and despite the films which released around Christmas, Lingaa is motoring ahead.

Ajith: Thala Ajith had his Veeram releasing on Pongal in January and was pleasing to watch for his fans as well as movie-goers. It had a typically grand opening one has come to watch in Ajith’s films. Though it wasn’t a super-duper hit, it can be termed as a ‘hit’.

Vijay: Ilayathalapathy Vijay had a mixed bag this year as he had two releases: Jilla and Kaththi. Jilla released with Ajith’s Veeram during Pongal but ran for 100 days only in Baby Albert in Chennai that too only for the matinee show. The producer has acknowledged that the returns were not what he had anticipated. Kaththi, Vijay’s second film of the year directed by A.R. Murugadoss, was dogged by controversies but the makers again claimed that the film had collected more than Rs.100 crore, a claim not agreed to by many trade pundits.

Dhanush starred in one of the biggest hits of the year in the form of Velai Iilla Pattathari(VIP), which was also the debut film as director for famed cinematographer Velraj. The film, which had catchy tunes by Anirudh, catapulted Dhanush once again into the top bracket after his string of failures in Tamil in the past few years.

Sivakarthikeyan may not have been able to repeat his super-success of last year’sVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam when his Maan Karate released early this year. Yet, it was neither a super-hit nor a failure either. It also steadied Sivakarthikeyan’s career graph, making him one of the five successful heroes of the year.


Link - http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/top-5-heroes-made-count-2014-202294.html

[Russellzhy]

Link - http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/top-5-heroes-made-count-2014-202294.html

Guess Sivakarthikeyan doing great guns....when compared to ..... :)

A BIG BOW :bow: ;) :)

List Of 100 Crore Club Tamil Movies

100 Crore Club , Ajith 100 Crore Movie , Enthiran 100 Crore Club , Kaththi 100 crore club , News , Surya 100 Crore Movie , Tamil 100 Crore Movie , Vijay 100 Crore Movie , Viwaroopam 100 Crore Club
List Of 100 Crore Club Tamil Movies

Tamil Movies 100 crore club achieved only by top stars, special names like Rajinikanth, Vijay and Kamal Hassan. Every now and then, we come across news articles stating that a Bollywood movie has joined the elite ‘100 crore club’. However, it is not so easy for Tamil movies to collect more than Rs 100 crore. So far, four three Tamil movies have managed to collect more than Rs 100 crore at the box-office. Here is the list of highest grossing tamil film - 100 crore Club.


1.) Enthiran
Enthiran 100 crore club tamil film

Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran’ was the first tamil movie to get into this 100 crore club. The movie was directed by Shankar and funded by Sun Pictures. The movie was a runaway hit and made profitable business across all the territories. Aishwarya Rai played the leading lady in the film. The fans truly loved the ‘Chitti’ act by Superstar!


2.) Thuppakki
Thuppakki 100 crore club tamil film

Vijay’s ‘Thuppakki’ was the second tamil film to get into club of 100 crore. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the movie was a taut thriller. Vijay was at his best in the film and the movie was a perfect Diwali Dhamaka for the fans. The movie was produced by Kalaipuli S. Dhanu and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit.


3.) Vishwaroopam
Viswaroopam 100 crore club tamil film

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vishwaroopam’ is the third film that has joined the Rs 100 Crore club. The movie faced a lot of controversy before it released in Tamil Nadu. But, when it released, it created a storm in the box-office. The movie was directed by Kamal Haasan himself. The sequel of the film, ‘Vishwaroopam 2′, is currently in the making.


4.) Kaththi


Kaththi 100 crore club tamil film



Vijay starrer Kaththi is next film to enter into 100 crore tamil movie. Kaththi is vijay's 2nd 100 crore movie and fastest tamil film to hit 100 crore club. Kaththi is directed by AR Murugadoss and moive about commerical entertainer with social message which created greater impact to watch. After Kaththi 100 crore, AR Murugadoss is the first and only director to register his name in 100 crore club.

4.) Lingaa


Superstar Rajinikanth Starrer Lingaa movie achieved 100 crore club in just one week. Lingaa is the fastest kollywood movie to reach 100 crore. The movie direct by KS Ravi Kumar and Produced by Rockline Venkatesh. Lingaa cast by lead roles of Anushka, Sohankshi Sihna, Santhanam and many actors. Movie released worldwide on December 12th in Tamil and Telugu languages. Lingaa records biggest opening day collection of 30 crores all over world and reached 100 crore in just 5 days.

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1 :
Top 5 Malaysia BoxOffice 2014
1) #Lingaa $2.05M (Approx) 2) #Kaththi $1.91M 3) #Anjaan $1.36M 4) #Kochadaiiyaan $961K 5) #Jilla $932K

TamilBoxOffice1 have made Correction on Lingaa collection now.
#Lingaa Official Malaysia Box-Office 1st wkend: $947,760 2nd wkend $291,100 3rd: wkend: $80,090 Total 3 weeks: $1,709,999 [10.84 Cr]!

[Kumaran.P]

TamilBoxOffice1 : #Kaththi is still the highest grosser of 2014 in Malaysia!!

[Adox]

Highest-grossing films

Rank Title Year Studio Lifetime gross Ref
1 Enthiran 2010 Sun Pictures INR256 crore (US$40 million) [2]
2 Vishwaroopam 2013 Raaj Kamal Films International INR220 crore (US$35 million) [3]
3 Dasavathaaram 2008 Aascar Films Pvt.Ltd INR200 crore (US$31 million) [4]
4 I 2015 Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd INR184.25 crore (US$29 million) [5]
5 Thuppakki 2012 Kalaipuli Films International INR180 crore (US$28 million) [6]
6 Lingaa 2014 Eros International INR148.75 crore (US$23 million) [7]
7 Arrambam 2013 Sri Sathya Sai Movies INR135 crore (US$21 million) [8]
8 Mankatha 2011 Sun Pictures INR130 crore (US$20 million) [9]
9 Veeram 2014 Vijaya Vauhini Studios INR130 crore (US$20 million) [10]
10 Sivaji 2007 AVM Productions INR128 crore (US$20 million) [11]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_Tamil_films

[Adox]

4. AAMBALA
Week : 3
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 1,47,82,554
Chennai city verdict: Below Average

3. DARLING
Week : 3
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 1,11,64,482
Chennai city verdict: Hit

2. ISAI
Week : 1
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 26,03,034
Chennai city verdict: Above Average Opening

1. I
Week : 3
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 8,82,47,125
Chennai city verdict: Super Hit

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aambala/aambala-box-office-feb-01.html

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Can we not use wiki as a reliable source for anything?

[Adox]

Understand wiki is not the most reliable but they had quite a bit of references quoted from the mainstream media. Checkout some of them.

References

Priya Gupta (Nov 23, 2013). "Box Office column discontinued". Indiatimes. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014.
"Endhiran – The Robot Estimated Lifetime Business". Box Office India. 1 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010.
"‘Vishwaroopam’ Box Office Collection: Kamal Haasan Starrer Earns 220 Crores". International Business Times. 13 March 2013.
"A rendezevous with Kamal Haasan". Economic Times. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
"'I' mints 184 crore in 12 days". International Business Times. 27 January 2015.
"Thuppaki makes 180 crore". The Times of India. 26 February 2013.
"Lingaa is 2014's highest grossing south indian film worldwide". International Business Times. 31 December 2014.
"Year Roundup: The biggest Telugu and Tamil films of 2013". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
"Mankatha’s total collections". Behindwoods.com.
"2014 Celebrity 100: Ajith Kumar". Forbes India. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
"Rajinikanth's overseas market doubles from Sivaji". The Economic Times. 23 October 2010.
"'Lingaa' Opening day: Rajinikanth-Starrer Creates New Worldwide record". 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
Sangeetha Seshagiri (15 January 2015). "Vikram-Starrer Takes Excellent Openings But Fails to Beat 'Lingaa', 'Kaththi' Figures in TN". International Business Times. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
"'Kaththi' sets BO record with 23 Cr". The Times of India. 24 October 2014.
"Anjaan & Sikindar 1st Day Box-office Report". Andhra Box Office. 16 August 2014.
"'Yamudu 2' strikes gold for Suriya in Andhra Pradesh". Sify. 6 July 2013.
"ABO:Enthiran ‏@AndhraBoxOffice". Andhra Box Office (Twitter). 23 October 2014.
"'Arrambam' Box Office Collection: Film Gets Best Ever Opening for Ajith". International Business Times. 2 November 2013.
"First Day Box Office Collections of 'Jilla' and 'Veeram'". Deccan Chronicle. 15 January 2014.
"Box Office Report: Thuppakki officially joins the 100 Cr Club". FilmiBeat. 10 January 2013.
"'I' movie opening weekend grosses over 135 crore". International Business Times. 19 January 2015.
"'Lingaa' Box Office: Rajini's Film Sets 5 New Records at Collection Centres". IBTimes. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
"'Kaththi' Box Office Collection: Vijay Starrer Mints over ₹70 crore Worldwide". International Business Times. 28 October 2014.
"Businessline". Businessline.
"How big a success is Singam 2". BehindWoods. 8 July 2013.
"Anjaan + Sikindar Total Worldwide Opening Weekend Collections". Andhra Box Office. 19 August 2014.
"Kochadaiiyaan Box Office Collection: Opening Weekend". International Business Times. 26 May 2014.
"Pongal releases 'Jilla', 'Veeram' gold spinners". The Times of India. 16 January 2014.
"Tamil Nadu first week net collections:'Velai Illa Pattadhari' - A blockbuster hit!". Sify. 22 July 2014. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
"Vikram starrer 'I' makes 137 crore in 7 days". International Business Times. 23 January 2015.
"economictimes.com". The Economic Times (India). 9 October 2010.
"'Kaththi' First-Week Box Office Collection: Vijay Starrer Earns ?82 crore". International Business Times. 30 October 2014.
"Box Office Collection: 'Jilla', 'Veeram' Beat Surya's 'Singam 2' 1st Week Record". International Business Times.
"Thuppakki mints Rs. 65.32 crore worldwide in opening week". NDTV.
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"Kochadaiiyaan Ends First Week With Rs 53 Crores At Box Office". Oneindia.in.

[SenGOEk]

TamilBoxOffice1.com @TamilBoxOffice1
Top 5 All Time USA Premiere BO
#Lingaa $404.6k - 118
#Endhiran $260k - 45
#I $168.8k - 120
#Kaththi $142.8k - 76
#YennaiArindhaal $113k - 75

[SenGOEk]

Yennai Arindhaal Day1 TN/All India Estimate

TN : The opening is excellent and the gross is estimated to be in the range of 9-9.5Cr. The opening is exceptional in Chennai(70-80lks range) , Chengalpet and Coimbatore where ajith is very strong and in the other territories it is good .

KA : It's the best opening for Ajith and gross is estimated to be in 1-1.2cr range .

Kerala : The opening is avg and estimated to be in 50-60lks range.

ROI : The opening is good in mumbai especially and estimated to be in 20-25lks range .

Overall all India gross is estimated to be in 11-11.5cr and is the Best for Ajith .

http://www.tamilboxoffice1.com/2015/02/yennai-arindhaal-day1-tnall-india.html?m=1

[paranitharan]

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-ajith-kumar-bo-office-reports-06-02-157263.htm

BO OFFICE REPORTS - YENNAI ARINDHAAL 1ST DAY WORLD BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Ajith Kumar’s Yennai Arindhaal opened up grander than the reported screens. Initially, it was mentioned that it will have a TN release in just 500 screens, but gradually struck the 582 mark on the spur of moment. This is an authentic report from one of the leading film traders of the globe and the first day collection of this film is as follows.

TN - 12.80 CRORES – 582 SCREENS

KERALA – 3.75CRS 110 SCREENS

KARNATAKA – 2.54 CR 80SCREENS

REST OF INDIA – 1.36CRORES 50 SCREENS

OVERSEAS - 9.75CRORES 450 SCREENS

TOTAL – 30.20 CRORES APPROXIMATELY


It is worth mentioning that Ajith Kumar films usually are bound to action and violence that many female audiences wouldn’t prefer to watch. But with Gautham Vasudev Menon adding more romance, emotions and family elements to this film, it has drawn family audiences into the theatres. With the shows house packed for the entire weekend, we can expect Yennai Arindhaal to scale the great heights in box office. For now, it becomes the second biggest opener in the recent times with Lingaa collecting 37Crores and Vikram’s I with 27Crores and Kaththi – 23 Crores approximately on the first day worldwide.

[SenGOEk]

Is 'Yennai Arindhaal' a profitable venture?

Thala Ajith's Gautham Vasudev Menon directed Yennai Arindhaal took a decent opening worldwide. It has grossed nearly Rs 50 crores world wide in its first four days opening weekend - Feb 5 to 8.

In Tamil Nadu alone the film has grossed approximately Rs 32 Cr with a net (after tax) of Rs 24.5 Cr. Considering the non-holiday release schedule, it is decent and showed Ajith's opening power. In other territories like Kerala and Karnataka, the film is doing average business.

In Kerala, Yennai Arindhaal managed to gross Rs 2.8 crores and in Karnataka, the film has grossed 3.7 crs (approx).Though, the film did rocking business in USA by collecting 400k$, the opening in UK and Australia is not up to the level of other biggies like Kaththi and I.

Overall, the opening weekend gross of the film is nearly 50 crores, with a net box office around Rs 35 Cr worldwide, which is good. The film carries mixed reports and at the end, may emerge as just an average grosser.

http://www.sify.com/movies/is-yennai-arindhaal-a-profitable-venture-news-tamil-pckkBDaeabfff.html

[SenGOEk]

Ajay @uktamilbo
Top 7 actors in the UK based on average gross per movie are
1. Rajinikanth
2. Kamal
3. Vijay
4. Suriya
5. Ajith
6. Vikram
7. Dhanush
Since 2007, almost £8M in collections have come from Tamil movies in UK- with considerable earnings coming from Vijay and Rajinikanth.

[balakumar86]

TamilBoxOffice1 : #Kaththi is still the highest grosser of 2014 in Malaysia!!

Kumaran, Kaththi is still the highest grosser of 2014? Yeah, you're right. No movie can beat that record. Because year 2014 is gone.

[Russellzhy]

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-ajith-kumar-bo-office-reports-06-02-157263.htm

BO OFFICE REPORTS - YENNAI ARINDHAAL 1ST DAY WORLD BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Ajith Kumar’s Yennai Arindhaal opened up grander than the reported screens. Initially, it was mentioned that it will have a TN release in just 500 screens, but gradually struck the 582 mark on the spur of moment. This is an authentic report from one of the leading film traders of the globe and the first day collection of this film is as follows.

TN - 12.80 CRORES – 582 SCREENS

KERALA – 3.75CRS 110 SCREENS

KARNATAKA – 2.54 CR 80SCREENS

REST OF INDIA – 1.36CRORES 50 SCREENS

OVERSEAS - 9.75CRORES 450 SCREENS

TOTAL – 30.20 CRORES APPROXIMATELY


It is worth mentioning that Ajith Kumar films usually are bound to action and violence that many female audiences wouldn’t prefer to watch. But with Gautham Vasudev Menon adding more romance, emotions and family elements to this film, it has drawn family audiences into the theatres. With the shows house packed for the entire weekend, we can expect Yennai Arindhaal to scale the great heights in box office. For now, it becomes the second biggest opener in the recent times with Lingaa collecting 37Crores and Vikram’s I with 27Crores and Kaththi – 23 Crores approximately on the first day worldwide.

Bro... some one may fooled u. All the details are not correct exp KERALA – 3.75CRS 110 SCREENS. If u want I can get actual figures of kerala

[BM]

Is 'Yennai Arindhaal' a profitable venture?
.Though, the film did rocking business in USA by collecting 400k$, the opening in UK and Australia is not up to the level of other biggies like Kaththi and I.

http://www.sify.com/movies/is-yennai-arindhaal-a-profitable-venture-news-tamil-pckkBDaeabfff.html

How generous to mention a $480K+ collected movie (in 5 days weekend) as $400K and compare it to a 6 days weekend movie.


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This is what US distributor says about the hurdles this movie faced in US and still made money for them.


ATMUS Entertainment @ATMUSent
This is winter release, non festival release and beat prev thala best by a mile.


With all this negative factors Yennai Arindhaal 5 days weekend collection including premier shows = $480432
Per day collection = $96086

The movie which he compares,

kathi 6 days weekend collection including premier shows = $570207
Per day collection = $95034

This is for US.

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Now for AUS,

Yennai Arindhaal's 4 days weekend collection = $153,680
Per day collection = $38,420

Kathi 5 days weekend collection = $160,979
Per day collection = $32,196

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In Tamil Nadu,

Yennai Arindhaal's 4 days weekend gross = 32C
Per day gross = 8C

Kathi 5 days weekend gross = 36c
Per day gross = 7.2C

Now, deducting 1st days collection of both the films to know how well the respective movies held at box office from day 2,

Yennai arindhaal's 1st day (Thurs) TN gross = 11C.
So the remaining 3 days TN weekend gross = 32C - 11C = 21C
Per day gross from Fri, Sat and Sun = 7C (mixed word of mouth.. average grosser.. seriously.. you arsehole..)


Kathi's 1st day (Wed) TN gross = 12.5C.
So the remaining 4 days TN weekend gross = 36C - 12.5C = 23.5C
Per day gross from Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun = 5.8C

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Now Chennai,

Yennai Arindhaal's 4 day collection = Rs 2,92,55,762
Per day collection = Rs 73,13,941

Kathi 5 days collection = Rs 3,01,09,817
Per day collection = Rs 60,21,963

Now further shrinking the comparison by comparing only the weekend Chennai Box Office collection from Fri-Sun,

Yennai Arindhaal Fri,Sat,Sun had 486 shows and collected = Rs 2,17,95,337
Per show collection = Rs 44,846


Kathi Fri,Sat,Sun had 411 shows and collected = Rs 1,74,79,424
Per show collection = Rs 42,529

Still i did not bring the factors like Deepavali holidays, ARM or Worst possible weekday release while students and families are in exam preparation mode, out of form GVM whose genuine blockbuster was a decade back in the form of VV.

People can still say UK da. Kadaisi varai verum tiffin mattum than da ect.


Yennai Arindhaal won hands down especially in TN and CBO.

[ArulprakasH]

BM as usual you rock the floor :clap: clap: :clap:

[sekar_suman]

What about Malaysia BO numbers ?

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

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[BM]

What about Malaysia BO numbers ?

Boxoffice Mojo stopped updating tamil movies. Rentrack not tracking majority of the screens and from their reporting screens we can't come to any conclusion.

NOV ji, use your stardom :mrgreen: and ask boxoffcie mojo to track tamil movies again. Tracking malaysia bo lost its charm after mojo stopped.

[Siv.S]

Boxoffice Mojo stopped updating tamil movies. Rentrack not tracking majority of the screens and from their reporting screens we can't come to any conclusion.

NOV ji, use your stardom :mrgreen: and ask boxoffcie mojo to track tamil movies again. Tracking malaysia bo lost its charm after mojo stopped.

moviecrow reports that as per rentrak MYR 676,868 from 29 screens

http://www.moviecrow.com/News/7238/yennai-arindhaal-overseas-opening-weekend-box-office-report