Thangalaan, featuring Vikram, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel Caltagirone, and Parvathy Thiruvothu, has made a strong debut at the box office. The film’s initial performance in Tamil Nadu has positioned it as the second highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2024. Trailing only behind Indian 2 and surpassing Raayan.
The film has earned ₹12 crore net at the Indian box office, with the Tamil version contributing the majority of this amount, totaling ₹11 crore net. The Telugu version added ₹1.5 crore net to the total, bringing the film’s overall earnings in India to ₹12.6 crore net. Notably, Thangalaan has achieved an impressive occupancy rate of 71.64% in theaters for its Tamil version.
Thangalaan Box Office Breakdown
On its opening day, Thangalaan recorded a worldwide gross of ₹26.15 crore. The film’s performance varied across regions: it grossed ₹12.65 crore in Tamil Nadu, ₹2.45 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, ₹1.2 crore in Kerala, and ₹8.1 crore in overseas markets. The film had an advance booking of ₹8 crore gross worldwide, including ₹7 crore in India and $100,000 from overseas pre-sales. These figures reflect a solid start, bolstered by the extended Independence Day holiday, which contributed to the favorable opening numbers.
Comparison with Previous Releases
Despite its promising start, Thangalaan‘s earnings are somewhat lower compared to Vikram’s previous films. For instance, Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II had a remarkable opening, earning ₹25 crore in Tamil Nadu alone on its first day. Although Thangalaan‘s opening figures are not as high, the film is expected to see benefits from the extended weekend. The strong holiday boost has set a good foundation for the film. Though its performance in the coming days will be crucial in determining its overall success.
Future Outlook
While the initial numbers for Thangalaan are solid. The film’s success will depend on how it performs in the days following its holiday release. The anticipated drop in collections after the holiday period will be a key indicator of the film’s long-term prospects. How well Chiyaan Vikram‘s Thangalaan maintains its momentum over the weekend will be essential in deciding its overall box office fate.