Box office: Vikram's 'Thangalaan' makes ₹12.6cr on opening day
What's the story
Thangalaan, the latest historical drama starring Vikram, has made an impressive ₹12.6 crore at the box office on its opening day.
The film was released in three languages - Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam - and has been performing well across all regions.
Despite facing stiff competition from other releases like Mr Bachchan and Double iSmart, Thangalaan has managed to lead the pack.
Box office
'Thangalaan' records 71.64% occupancy in Tamil shows
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Thangalaan has earned ₹11 crore in Tamil, ₹1.5 crore in Telugu, and ₹10 lakh in Malayalam.
The film recorded an overall occupancy of 71.64% in Tamil shows and had 592 shows in Chennai with an impressive 81.5% occupancy rate.
Despite the competition from other releases, Thangalaan has managed to outperform them at the box office.
Competition
'Thangalaan's comparison with 'Mr Bachchan' and 'Double iSmart'
Thangalaan is facing stiff competition from Mr Bachchan and Double iSmart in the Telugu region. However, it is currently leading the clash.
While Ravi Teja's Mr Bachchan made ₹5.3 crore on its opening day, Sanjay Dutt's Double iSmart earned ₹7.5 crore.
Directed by Pa Ranjith, Thangalaan also stars Parvathy, Daniel Caltagirone, and Pasupathy in key roles.
Audience response
'Thangalaan' has received mixed reviews from audience
Thangalaan is a period drama set in the time when the British discovered the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF).
The film explores how the locals were exploited by the British, who believed in the mystical powers of the land.
Despite its impressive box office performance, Thangalaan has received mixed reviews from the audience.
While the performances of the lead cast have been widely appreciated, some viewers have pointed out a few shortcomings in terms of the execution.