The Tamil comedy drama Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar, is maintaining a stable performance at the Indian box office. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, the film added around ₹1.25 crore on its second Wednesday, marking a modest drop of about 10 percent compared to the previous day.
With this, the movie’s second-week total has reached approximately ₹16.5 crore, taking its overall 13-day gross to about ₹41.50 crore in India.
Film expected to close second week around ₹42 crore
Industry estimates suggest that Thaai Kizhavi could finish its second week close to ₹18 crore, which would represent a drop of roughly 28 percent from its opening week performance.
By the end of the two-week period, the film’s total box office earnings are expected to reach around ₹42.5 crore. Given its steady momentum, the movie is now heading toward the ₹50 crore milestone, which would mark an impressive achievement.
The strong performance is particularly notable as the film does not rely on a traditional commercial star cast, making it one of the surprise successes in Tamil cinema this year.
Box office collection breakdown (India)
| Period | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹25 crore |
| 2nd Friday | ₹2.25 crore |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹5.25 crore |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹5.75 crore |
| 2nd Monday | ₹1.60 crore |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹1.40 crore (est.) |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹1.25 crore (est.) |
| Total | ₹41.50 crore |
About the story
Thaai Kizhavi centers around Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old matriarch who lives in a village and works as a tough moneylender. Known for her strong personality and independence, she maintains a distant relationship with her children.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when an unexpected incident disrupts her life. Her sons return home, forcing the family to confront unresolved conflicts and long-buried tensions. The film explores how these events affect both the family and the wider village community.
A surprise success for Tamil cinema
With consistent collections even during weekdays, Thaai Kizhavi has emerged as a pleasant box office surprise. The coming weeks will determine whether the film can maintain its pace and push well beyond the ₹50 crore mark.
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