Varisu and Thunivu released for Pongal 2023 amidst huge expectations, with fans eager to watch Vijay vs Ajith clash once again at the box office. Both the films received mixed reviews, and it was the stardom of Thala and Thalapathy which got the films off to a a great opening despite varied word of mouth.
Varisu opened with above-average reports and Thunivu with average reports, pre-festival and mixed word of mouth affected both movies. On opening day too Thunivu had an excellent opening and Varisu, comparatively, had a lower opening. The second day saw further drops in collection because of the working day effect. However, both these films were expected to grow tall on festival days.
However, both films have witnessed a a considerable drop on day 3 too In Tamil Nadu and both film’s 3rd day numbers are disappointing in all territories. The buyers had informed the producers that Wednesday is a bad date but still makers released both the films on Wednesday.
Now seeing the results, the trade circles are expecting Varisu and Thunivu should jump from today at least and cash the Weekend to get maximum numbers.
H Vinoth has directed this heist action drama Thunivu while Boney Kapoor produced it. Thunivu/ Thegimpu marks the third collaboration between Ajith, Vinoth, and Boney Kapoor.
Before Thunivu, the trio worked in Nerkonda Paarvai and Valimai. Apart from Ajith Kumar, the film features Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, and John Kokken in key roles.
Vijay’s Varisu also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Srikanth, Sham, and Prakash Raj in important roles. Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Cinema is bankrolling this project, directed by Vamsi Paidipally.
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