- Cast: Vijay, S.J. Surya, Nitya Menon, Samantha, Kajal Agarwal.
- Director: Atlee
- Producer: N. Ramasamy, Hema Rukmani, H. Murali (Thenandal Studios Limited)
- Music: A. R. Rahman
Areawise Breakup of Mersal Day1 Collections Worldwide:
| Area | Day 1 Share (in Cr) | Gross Collection (in Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 14.1cr | ₹24.80 Cr |
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | 1.5cr | ₹3 Cr |
| Karnataka | 2.2cr | ₹5.00 Cr |
| Kerala | 2cr | ₹4.50 Cr |
| Rest of India | 0.2cr | ₹0.6 Cr |
| India Total | 21.5cr | ₹38 Cr |
| Overseas | 5.5cr | ₹12.5 Cr |
| Worldwide Total | 26cr | ₹50.5 Cr |
Note: The data is taken from various sources and may not be 100% accurate. Actual figures may vary.
Mersal (2017), starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Atlee, had a record-breaking opening, becoming the highest Tamil opener of the year and 4th biggest opening in South Indian cinema.
Even though the movie release got delayed in Andhra and Telangana, it grossed over 47 crore globally on Day one.
Mersal (2017) is a Tamil action thriller directed by Atlee, starring Thalapathy Vijay in a triple role. The film revolves around themes of medical corruption and justice, following a doctor and a magician who seek revenge against a corrupt medical mafia.
A. R. Rahman’s music, with hit songs like Aalaporaan Thamizhan and Mersal Arasan, became instant blockbusters. The movie became a blockbuster, grossing over ₹250 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. It also gained political attention for its dialogues criticizing GST and government policies.
Mersal Box Office Records (2017):
- Biggest Tamil Nadu Opening of 2017
- Highest Vijay Opener at the Time
- First Tamil Film to Cross ₹200 Cr in 2017
- Highest-Grossing Tamil Film of 2017
- Non-Rajini Record Opening in Kollywood
- 4th Biggest opening Worldwide in South India
