Superstar Rajinikanth’s most-anticipated film Vettaiyan received a strong opening weekend, grossing ₹185 crore worldwide. However, despite this promising start, the film witnessed a massive drop in collections on its first weekday. Early reports indicate that the global gross for Monday barely crossed single-digit crores, indicating a sharp fall in momentum.

The theatrical rights of Vettaiyan were valued at ₹325 crore, setting high expectations for its box office performance. However, after observing Monday’s drop, industry experts are skeptical about the film even reaching the ₹250 crore mark. Such a decline raises concerns, especially given the significant investments made in securing the film’s distribution rights.

In the Telugu market, the film received a moderate start, with distributors expected to incur losses of over 40%. With the completion of the weekend, the same scene is repeating at the Tamil box office also.

Despite Rajinikanth’s recent blockbuster success with Jailer, which captivated audiences, Vettaiyan has struggled to sustain interest beyond the weekend. Theater occupancy rates have plummeted after Sunday, with fewer viewers showing up for weekday screenings. As the film faces stiff competition and mixed reviews, it remains uncertain whether Vettaiyan will be able to recover from this significant drop and achieve long-term success at the box office.