Vettaiyan film inches towards ₹150 crore; becomes Rajinikanth’s 7th to make $2M in US
TJ Gnanavel’s Vettaiyan, released on October 10 for Dasara, is making waves at the box office. According to Sacnilk.com, the Rajinikanth-led action thriller has amassed an impressive ₹145.80 crore worldwide in just three days.
On its third day, Vettaiyan saw significant growth, grossing ₹50 crore in overseas collections and achieving an overall occupancy rate of 63.81% in Tamil markets. In India alone, the film raked in ₹95.80 crore.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared on X that the film has crossed the $2 million mark in North America, marking Rajinikanth’s seventh film to achieve this milestone, joining the ranks of Endhiran, 2.0, Kabali, Petta, and Jailer. Bala predicts that Vettaiyan is on track to reach ₹200 crore globally by Monday.
After just two days, Vettaiyan has secured its spot among the top five Tamil grossers of 2024, alongside major releases like Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT) and Dhanush’s Raayan.
About the Film
Directed by Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah’s Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan features Rajinikanth as Athiyan, a trigger-happy cop known for his encounter specialist tactics. The cast also includes Amitabh Bachchan in his Tamil debut as a judge who challenges Athiyan’s methods, along with notable performances from Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has been praised for its engaging performances and its exploration of current societal issues amidst its action-packed narrative. With its strong start, Vettaiyan is poised to become one of the year’s major cinematic events.
