Ajith's 'Thunivu' was released on Jan 11 for the occasion of the
Pongal festival, and the film met
Vijay's 'Varisu' at the box office. Fans went crazy over the box office clash of rival actors, and both films have been well received by the audience. 'Thunivu' has headed solidly on day 2 after getting a tremendous response on the opening day. Ajith's action drama reportedly grossed almost Rs 33 crores worldwide on day 2, and the film's total collection stands at around Rs 65 crores globally after completing its second day.
In
Tamil Nadu, the day 2 collection of 'Thunivu' is on par with the opening day collection, and the film has reportedly grossed Rs 17 crores to equal Vijay's film in the home state. The domestic collection of the film has reportedly surpassed Rs 50 crores, and the film has emerged as Ajith's best opening in several locations. Ajith's 'Thunivu' is fighting hard with Vijay's 'Varisu' as it refuses to slow down, and it's going to be houseful shows for both Tamil films for the next few days. Both films have got equal screens in Tamil Nadu, while Vijay's film dominates the overseas market.
Packed with action sequences, Ajith's 'Thunivu' is about a bank robbery, and the popular actor sends a social message to fans through his third film with director H Vinoth. Ajith has taken a negative character to display a stunning performance, while fans compare his role with his role in the 2011 blockbuster drama 'Mankatha'.
Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, and Mohan Sundaram have delivered outstanding performances, while Ghibran's music makes the film more engaging.
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