Thalapathy Vijay’s Varisu has wrapped up its theatrical run with outstanding box office numbers, emerging as the clear winner of the 2023 Sankranthi clash against Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu. Despite facing tough competition from Thunivu, managed to outshine its rival by a remarkable ₹100 crore gross margin.
Varisu Day-1 & Final Worlwide Boxoffice Collections state-wise Breakdown:
States | Day-1 | Final Gross |
Tamilnadu | 20cr | 144cr |
Karnataka | 5.6cr | 14.5cr |
Kerala | 4.4cr | 12cr |
AP & TS | 5.6cr | 27.73cr |
Rest of India | 1.1cr | 13.6cr |
Total India wide | 36.7cr | 212cr |
Overseas | 16cr | 89.25cr |
Worldwide | 52.7cr | 302cr |
The film opened to positive talk from both critics and audiences, who praised its emotional storyline, engaging performances, and family-friendly appeal. Vijay’s charismatic screen presence, along with director Vamshi Paidipally’s blend of sentiment and commercial elements, worked in the film’s favor, drawing in large crowds across all demographics.
Varisu saw strong collections in Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states like Kerala, Karnataka, and the Telugu states. The movie’s success wasn’t limited to domestic markets; it also performed exceptionally well overseas in key territories such as the USA, UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
The emotional depth and mass appeal of Varisu helped it maintain steady momentum at the box office. Ultimately, Varisu emerged victorious, cementing its place as the Sankranthi winner.
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