Hyderabad:Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film Vidaamuyarchi finally hit the big screens today, February 6. Helmed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions, the film is extensively shot in Azerbaijan. Mounted on a reported budget of over Rs 200 crore. Vidaamuyarchi has garnered mixed reviews, however, the film is likely to have a promising start at the box office.
- Chatter Around Release Delay
Initially slated for a Pongal release, Vidaamuyarchi missed its coveted festival window. On December 31st, Lyca Productions took to social media and dropped a brief statement: "Due to unavoidable circumstances, our film Vidaamuyarchi will not be releasing on Pongal day." This statement sparked several theories, with many speculating that the postponement was linked to the makers needing to pay a substantial sum for the remake rights of the 1997 action film Breakdown (starring Kurt Russell). However, makers have remained tight-lipped on this matter.
- Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 1: Early Estimates
Vidaamuyarchi is seemingly looking at a massive opening day despite the release delay. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has already raked in over Rs 19.28 crore through pre-sales in India. Meanwhile, industry analysts predict a first-day domestic collection of Rs 21 crore with Tamil Nadu contributing a lion's share of Rs 16.5 crore. In the overseas market, the movie's pre-sales has crossed Rs 29.12 crore. Going by the early trends, Vidaamuyarchi is likely to become Ajith Kumar's first film to open with over Rs 50 crore worldwide.
- Magizh On Missing Pongal Release