Action Thriller Faces Sharp Decline in Earnings, Total Stands at ₹79.18 Crore in India
February 20, 2025: Chennai: Ajith Kumar’s action thriller Vidaamuyarchi, which started as the biggest Tamil opener of 2025, is now facing a major drop in collections. On Day 14, the film earned just ₹33 lakh, bringing its total India earnings to ₹79.18 crore.
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Box Office Breakdown (India Net)
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📌 Week 1 Total: ₹72.75 crore
📌 Week 2 Earnings (So Far): ₹6.43 crore
📌 Day 12: ₹50 lakh
📌 Day 13: ₹36 lakh
📌 Day 14: ₹33 lakh
💰 Total India Collection: ₹79.18 crore
🌍 Worldwide Collection: ₹132.97 crore
🌎 Overseas Collection: ₹40 crore
Biggest Tamil Opener, But Struggling to Sustain
- Vidaamuyarchi opened as the biggest Tamil film of 2025, with ₹75.76 crore from the Tamil version alone.
- However, collections dropped by nearly 85% post the first week, despite strong initial fan hype.
- In contrast, another Tamil release, Madha Gaja Raja (Vishal, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar), earned ₹47.56 crore in Tamil Nadu.
What’s Hurting Vidaamuyarchi?
🚨 Strong Competition: Other films like Chhaava and Daaku Maharaaj are drawing attention.
📉 Declining Word of Mouth: Mixed reviews have impacted repeat audience turnout.
📺 Awaiting OTT Release: The film’s digital debut could bring a fresh wave of viewers.
About Vidaamuyarchi
🎬 Director: Magizh Thirumeni
🎭 Cast:
- Ajith Kumar as Arjun
- Trisha Krishnan as Kayal
- Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav, Ramya Subramanian
📖 Plot: Based on the 1997 Hollywood film Breakdown, the film follows Arjun’s quest to rescue his kidnapped wife from a criminal gang in Azerbaijan.
What’s Next?
With Vidaamuyarchi struggling in theatres, all eyes are now on its OTT release. Will it get a second chance on streaming platforms?
📢 Stay tuned for more updates on Vidaamuyarchi’s box office fate!
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