The Tamil comedy drama Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar, continues to maintain a steady run at the Indian box office. After completing two weeks in theatres, the film has collected around ₹42.65 crore gross in India.
Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced under the banner of Sivakarthikeyan Productions, the film added ₹17.65 crore in its second week, registering roughly a 30% drop compared to its opening week.
Week 2 performance
The movie recorded steady numbers throughout the second week, including approximately ₹1.15 crore on its second Thursday. Despite the drop from its first week collections, the film has maintained consistent footfall in theatres.
With its current momentum, trade observers expect the film to see another spike during the third weekend, which could push its overall earnings closer to the ₹50 crore mark.
Day-wise box office breakdown (India Gross)
| Period | 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 |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹1.25 crore |
| 2nd Thursday | ₹1.15 crore (est.) |
Total: ₹42.65 crore gross
Surprise success for Tamil cinema
Interestingly, Thaai Kizhavi has emerged as one of the unexpected box office successes in the Tamil film industry this year. Despite lacking a traditional big-star commercial setup, the film has resonated strongly with audiences.
Given its relatively modest budget, the movie has already achieved “Clean Hit” status according to early trade assessments.
Story of Thaai Kizhavi
The film revolves around Pavunuthayi, a strong-willed 70-year-old woman who runs a ruthless money-lending business in her village. Known for her dominant personality and independence, she maintains a strained relationship with her children.
However, when a disturbing incident disrupts her life, her sons return home, reopening unresolved conflicts within the family. The story explores how these tensions affect both the household and the surrounding village community.
