Thug Life box office collection nosedives on Day 16, failing to enter ₹100 crore club; needs impossible 54% jump to match Indian 2.
June 21, 2025 | Entertainment Desk — The Thug Life box office collection has officially hit a critical low. Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated collaboration is nearing the end of its theatrical run, and despite a mild third weekend push, the film saw a steep decline in earnings. With a global gross of only ₹97.87 crore by day 16, the film is now far from achieving break-even and is set to end as a box office flop.
Day 16 Domestic Crash: Only ₹6 Lakhs Nett
On Saturday, the film collected just ₹6 lakhs in India—a massive 83% drop from earlier days. The domestic net total stands at ₹48.03 crore, while the gross collection from India is ₹56.67 crore. Considering the massive ₹200 crore budget, Thug Life has recovered just 24% of its cost after more than two weeks.
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Worldwide Total: ₹97.87 Crore Gross
With overseas markets contributing ₹41.20 crore, the film’s worldwide total stands at ₹97.87 crore. While fans had hoped the third weekend would push it over the ₹100 crore mark, current trends suggest it will fall short. The disappointment is especially sharp given the high-profile collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam.
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Thug Life vs Indian 2: No Contest
Even Kamal Haasan’s last underperformer, Indian 2, grossed ₹150.94 crore worldwide. For Thug Life to match that, it would require a nearly 54% jump—an unlikely feat at this point. Barring a miracle, Thug Life will finish well below Indian 2, compounding the blow to the actor-director duo.
Box Office Summary: Thug Life
- Budget: ₹200 crore
- India (Net): ₹48.03 crore
- India (Gross): ₹56.67 crore
- Overseas Gross: ₹41.20 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹97.87 crore
- Verdict: ❌ Flop
🎬 Final Word
The dismal performance of Thug Life has come as a shock to many, considering the star power and legendary director involved. With its failure to breach even the ₹100 crore mark, the film joins the list of high-profile misfires of 2025. All eyes now turn to Kamal Haasan’s next project, which fans hope will bring him back to the box office elite.
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