Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajith's Film Gets Solid Opening In Tamil Nadu, Decent In Karnataka

Updated: Friday, February 7, 2025, 7:57 [IST]

Ajith Kumar's latest release, Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, has kicked off to an impressive start at the Tamil Nadu box office, despite mixed audience reactions and the challenge of a working day with no special morning shows.

The film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 61.23% on its opening day, with strong performances in key regions, as per Sacnilk. The movie, which also has Trisha Krishnan and Arjun in key roles, has performed well in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection - Day 1

Chennai led the charge with an outstanding 89.00% occupancy across 1,150 shows, peaking at 95% during morning shows and maintaining a steady 91% during night shows.

Coimbatore and Pondicherry followed closely, with 85.25% and 92.50% occupancy, respectively. Pondicherry's night shows hit a remarkable 95%.

Trichy emerged as the top performer with a staggering 93.00% occupancy, including a full 100% during morning shows.

Other cities like Madurai, Salem, and Vellore also posted strong numbers, with occupancies ranging from 66.25% to 80.75%.

However, the film struggled in metropolitan areas outside Tamil Nadu, with Bengaluru at 31.25%, Mumbai at 29.50%, and the National Capital Region (NCR) at 20.25%.

Show-wise Occupancy:

Morning Shows: 58.81%

Afternoon Shows: 60.27%

Evening Shows: 54.79%

Night Shows: 71.06% (the highest among all time slots)

Region	Overall	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Night	Shows
Chennai	89.00%	95%	86%	84%	91%	1150
Bengaluru	31.25%	41%	19%	23%	42%	1022
Madurai	66.25%	66%	58%	62%	79%	231
Coimbatore	85.25%	82%	81%	82%	96%	380
Pondicherry	92.50%	92%	94%	89%	95%	64
Salem	78.00%	95%	66%	67%	84%	119
Vellore	80.75%	98%	71%	77%	77%	69
Dindigul	59.75%	57%	59%	44%	79%	44
Kochi	23.00%	29%	12%	18%	33%	143
Trichy	93.00%	100%	88%	88%	96%	83
Trivandrum	20.25%	28%	11%	15%	27%	153
Mumbai	29.50%	32%	26%	22%	38%	107
National Capital Region (NCR)	20.25%	18%	8%	27%	28%	70

Box Office Estimates:

In Tamil Nadu alone, Vidaamuyarchi is estimated to have grossed between ₹22-24 crores on its first day, with potential for higher earnings depending on offline show performances.
Across the rest of India, the film is expected to add ₹6-7 crores, bringing its total domestic gross to approximately ₹28+ crores for Day 1.
The all-language India net collection stands at around ₹22.00 crores.

Mixed Reception, Strong Numbers:

While the film received a mixed response from audiences, its box office performance indicates a strong opening, fueled by Ajith Kumar's star power and robust turnout in Tamil Nadu. The film's success in key regions like Chennai, Trichy, and Coimbatore underscores its appeal among core audiences, though its performance in non-Tamil markets remains subdued.