Thug Life box office Day 1: Rs 17 crore for Kamal Haasan film, fails to beat Indian 2
Actors Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan's 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam, opened on a decent note at the box office in India. With the film releasing on a Thursday (non-holiday), it is expected to see a drop in numbers on Friday, followed by an incline in numbers during weekends. Looking at the initial trade reports, 'Thug Life' has failed to beat the Day 1 collection of Haasan's previous films, 'Indian 2' and 'Vikram'.advertisementAccording to tracking website Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' earned Rs 17 crore nett (Gross minus taxes) at the domestic box office on its first day in theatres. This is a solid number if we take into account the Karnataka ban. A report claimed that the film earned Rs 13.89 crore nett in its advance booking.Going by Kamal Haasan's last three films, 'Thug Life' earned its lowest on Day 1. His previous film, 'Indian 2' with director Shankar, which was panned by the audience, collected Rs 25.6 crore nett on its first day. Haasan's 'Vikram', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which ended up as one of the highest-grossing films in his career, recorded Rs 32.05 crore on Day 1 in theatres.
'Thug Life' faced a ban in Karnataka after Kamal Haasan's controversial remark about the Kannada language. As the film released in other parts of the country, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Hence, the gangster drama will have a tough task at the box office. advertisementIndia Today Digital reviewer, Janani K, rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "When the second half begins, you are 're-introduced' to Rangaraya Sakthivel, Mani Ratnam's screenplay falls into a deep pit, and drags us with him. The problem? There is no way back! The second half follows the most generic tropes to resolve the high stakes set in the first half. The emotional core with which the film begins - showcasing Sakthivel's promise to Amar - is completely lost as the film takes random detours."Apart from Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan, 'Thug Life' also features Trisha Krishnan, Ali Fazal, Nasser, Joju George, Bagavathi Perumal, Abhirami and Ashok Selvan in supporting roles.Tune InTrending Reel
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