Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' and Ajith Kumar-Fronted 'Thunivu' Complete 50 Days With Superhit Box Office Collections

Chennai, March 1 - The blockbuster box office clash on Pongal 2023, Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu and Ajith Kumar's Thunivu have completed 50 days in theaters, a sort of achievement in the post covid-19 pandemic era.

Released on January 11 in multiple languages, both films have turned into successful ventures for the makers, with "Varisu" emerging as a Pongal winner with a difference of close to 100 crores gross globally. Both movies bring in approx. 500 crores box office collection globally.



Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, "Varisu" has grossed approx. 299 crores worldwide in 50 days. Domestically, the family action entertainer has generated approx. 210 crores in all languages, including approx. 175 crores in the original Tamil version.

At the Tamil Nadu box office, the movie grossed approx. 143 crores so far, followed by approx. 26 crores in Telugu states. "Varisu" also has done pretty well overseas, grossing approx. 89 crores. It is the second highest-grossing film of Thalapathy Vijay after "Bigil" globally and turned into a superhit.

Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar-fronted heist action thriller "Thunivu" started its journey on a strong note, matching the numbers of "Varisu" in the first few days but legged behind the letter in longevity. However, the movie has made the most of the opportunity it got in the form of the Pongal holidays.



The H. Vinoth-directed flick has minted approx. 201 crores worldwide in 50 days, including approx. 145 crores at the domestic box office. It grossed approx. 110 crores domestically, including approx. 91 crores in Tamil Nadu in the first week before starting legging behind its competitor.

Overall, "Thunivu" has grossed approx. 121 crores in Tamil Nadu, the highest ever for Ajith Kumar. Overseas, It has scored approx. 56 crores. It was turned profitable venture in almost all areas, earning superhit status at the box office.

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