Rajinikanth'sVettaiyan‘ hit theaters on October 10, coinciding with the Dussehra weekend, and made a strong start at the box office. The social drama saw an initial surge, zooming past Rs 100 crore worldwide in its first two days. Rajinikanth starrer worked well during the weekend with positive reviews from fans, and it received an average occupancy of 60%. According to Cinetrak, the film’s total earnings stand close to Rs 160 crore at the end of the four-day weekend with over Rs 65 crore coming from Tamil Nadu alone.’Vettaiyan’ has already surpassed most of the 2024 Tamil films’ box office collectionand the film stands next only after Vijay’s ‘GOAT‘ and Dhanush's 'Raayan'.
Vettaiyan Movie Review
‘Vettaiyan’ is positioned to overtake Dhanush’s ‘Raayan’ collection by today (Oct 14), while we have to wait to see whether the Rajinikanth starrer will surpass Vijay’s ‘GOAT’ final box office number or not. Other than the strong opening day, ‘Vettaiyan’ has been an average film at the box office, and the weekday collection of the film is set to decide its verdict. Released in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film generated Rs 3 crore in advance bookings for its fifth day (Monday), although its performance outside Tamil Nadu has been less impressive.
An investigative drama centered around a gripping crime plot and a relentless pursuit of justice, Vettaiyan features Rajinikanth in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan, and Ritika Singh. Directed by TJ Gnanavelthe film combines engaging storytelling with striking visuals, showcasing the hard work of its dedicated crew. The music, composed by Anirudh Ravichanderhas emerged as one of the film’s standout elements.