Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Kamal Haasan’s eagerly awaited movie Thug Life has performed tepidly at the Indian box office in its first six days of release. As per Sacnilk, the film's collections are disappointing, especially when compared to the previous movies of Haasan and his collaborator, director Mani Ratnam.
Daily Earnings Breakdown (India Net Collection):
Day 1 (Friday): ₹15.5 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹7.15 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹7.75 crore
Day 4 (Monday): ₹6.5 crore
Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹2.3 crore
Day 6 (Wednesday, early estimate): ₹1.75 crore
Total India Net Collection: ₹40.95 crore
Worldwide Gross: ₹75 crore
Limited Engagement as Reflected in Occupancy Rates
The film has an overall Tamil occupancy rate of 17.01% as of Tuesday, June 10. Here it is broken down by time slot.
Morning Shows: 14.72%
Afternoon Shows: 18.79%
Evening Shows: 16.42%
Night Shows: 18.09%
The film’s underwhelming performance is accentuated by a lack of audience turnout to watch the film, even within the Tamil-speaking demographics.
Competition and Audience Reception
It’s possible that the film’s overall box office numbers are suffering from stiff competition, especially from Housefull 5 which released the same day. The comedy franchise features an ensemble cast with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Abhishek Bachchan and has tapped into a different segment of the audience.
About the Film: Cast and Plot
Thug Life features a notable ensemble including:
Trisha Krishnan,
Aishwarya Lekshmi,
Silambarasan TR,
Abhirami,
Overview and Analysis
Plot Summary:
The film follows Sakthivel, a gang leader who raises Amaran after a violent gang war. Years later, when Amaran tries to assassate him, Sakthivel begins to question his loyalty. This leads to a riveting tale of backstabbing, revenge, and a battle for dominion.
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