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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's most profitable film of 2025 with just ₹7 crore budget earned 1200% profit, beats Chhaava, Saiyaara
2025 brought much-needed relief to the Indian film industry. As the first half of the year wraps up, it's time to revisit the hits and misses at the box office. The year marked a high point for Vicky Kaushal, with Chhaava becoming his highest-grossing film, while Aamir Khan returned to form with Sitaare. Unexpected successes like Saiyaara, Thudarum, and Kuberaa took audiences by surprise. Meanwhile, highly anticipated films such as Sikandar, Thug Life, Deva, and Emergency received mixed reviews and underwhelming footfall. But rising above all was a small-budget film with no big stars that emerged as the most profitable release of the year. India's most profitable film of 2025 so far is the Tamil surprise box office success, Tourist Family. Tourist Family is written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth, who made his directorial debut with the film. The slice-of-life comedy-drama stars M. Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, and Kamalesh Jagan in the lead, while Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, M. S. Bhaskar, Elango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, and Bagavathi Perumal are also part of the film's ensemble cast. The storyline of Tourist Family follows a Sri Lankan Tamil family who reach India in search of a better future after the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The film is produced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment. It was released on 29 April 2025 (India) and 1 May 2025 (worldwide). Tourist Family was made on a modest budget of just ₹ 7 crore. The film went on to earn over ₹ 90 crore worldwide, delivering a whopping 1200% profit over its production cost. In addition to its commercial triumph, it garnered glowing reviews from both critics and audiences. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Tourist Family opened in India with an impressive day-one collection of ₹ 2.35 crore. It gained strong momentum over the weekend, amassing ₹ 23.3 crore in its first week alone. Powered by positive word-of-mouth, the film continued to grow and earned even more in its second week, collecting ₹ 28 crore. The film maintained a stronghold at the box office for five consecutive weeks, ultimately ending its run with a lifetime global collection of ₹ 90 crore—of which ₹ 70.7 crore came from the Indian market alone. With its earnings, Tourist Family has emerged as the most profitable film, even surpassing 2025's highest grosser Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal's biggest hit Chhaava earned ₹ 808 crore worldwide. The film was made on a budget of ₹ 90 crore, which means it earned around 800% profit. While it is an impressive number, it's still less than what Tourist Family achieved with about 8% of Chhaava's budget. Even the latest box office blockbuster, YRF's Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is far from replicating the profit margins attained by Tourist Family. As per Sacnilk, Saiyaara recorded worldwide earnings of ₹ 393.80 crore. Reportedly, the Mohit Suri film is made on a budget of ₹ 50 crore, raking in 687.6% profit so far. Other box office hits such as Housefull 5 earned ₹ 300 crore worldwide. However, it wasn't as profitable as expected due to its huge budget of ₹ 225 crore. The same goes for Salman Khan's Sikandar. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has done better, becoming one of the highest grossers of this year so far. It made about 300% profit, as per the latest report. Some South Indian films have also delivered excellent profits. While Tamil film Dragon made a 300% profit at the box office, Malayalam hit Thudarum recorded about 720% profit margin. Telugu blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam, the top Telugu film of 2025 so far, made around 300% profit on its ₹ 60-crore budget.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's most profitable film of 2025 with just ₹7 crore budget earned 1200% profit, beats Chhaava, Saiyaara
2025 brought much-needed relief to the Indian film industry. As the first half of the year wraps up, it's time to revisit the hits and misses at the box office. The year marked a high point for Vicky Kaushal, with Chhaava becoming his highest-grossing film, while Aamir Khan returned to form with Sitaare. Unexpected successes like Saiyaara, Thudarum, and Kuberaa took audiences by surprise. Meanwhile, highly anticipated films such as Sikandar, Thug Life, Deva, and Emergency received mixed reviews and underwhelming footfall. But rising above all was a small-budget film with no big stars that emerged as the most profitable release of the year. India's most profitable film of 2025 so far is the Tamil surprise box office success, Tourist Family. Tourist Family is written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth, who made his directorial debut with the film. The slice-of-life comedy-drama stars M. Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, and Kamalesh Jagan in the lead, while Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, M. S. Bhaskar, Elango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, and Bagavathi Perumal are also part of the film's ensemble cast. The storyline of Tourist Family follows a Sri Lankan Tamil family who reach India in search of a better future after the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The film is produced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment. It was released on 29 April 2025 (India) and 1 May 2025 (worldwide). Tourist Family was made on a modest budget of just ₹ 7 crore. The film went on to earn over ₹ 90 crore worldwide, delivering a whopping 1200% profit over its production cost. In addition to its commercial triumph, it garnered glowing reviews from both critics and audiences. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Tourist Family opened in India with an impressive day-one collection of ₹ 2.35 crore. It gained strong momentum over the weekend, amassing ₹ 23.3 crore in its first week alone. Powered by positive word-of-mouth, the film continued to grow and earned even more in its second week, collecting ₹ 28 crore. The film maintained a stronghold at the box office for five consecutive weeks, ultimately ending its run with a lifetime global collection of ₹ 90 crore—of which ₹ 70.7 crore came from the Indian market alone. With its earnings, Tourist Family has emerged as the most profitable film, even surpassing 2025's highest grosser Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal's biggest hit Chhaava earned ₹ 808 crore worldwide. The film was made on a budget of ₹ 90 crore, which means it earned around 800% profit. While it is an impressive number, it's still less than what Tourist Family achieved with about 8% of Chhaava's budget. Even the latest box office blockbuster, YRF's Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is far from replicating the profit margins attained by Tourist Family. As per Sacnilk, Saiyaara recorded worldwide earnings of ₹ 393.80 crore. Reportedly, the Mohit Suri film is made on a budget of ₹ 50 crore, raking in 687.6% profit so far. Other box office hits such as Housefull 5 earned ₹ 300 crore worldwide. However, it wasn't as profitable as expected due to its huge budget of ₹ 225 crore. The same goes for Salman Khan's Sikandar. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has done better, becoming one of the highest grossers of this year so far. It made about 300% profit, as per the latest report. Some South Indian films have also delivered excellent profits. While Tamil film Dragon made a 300% profit at the box office, Malayalam hit Thudarum recorded about 720% profit margin. Telugu blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam, the top Telugu film of 2025 so far, made around 300% profit on its ₹ 60-crore budget. Tourist Family is now streaming on JioHotstar.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2-hour 10-minute film beats Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava, earns Rs 90 crore in a budget of Rs 7 crore, movie is…, lead actors are…
In a year dominated by big-budget blockbusters, a modestly budgeted film has quietly outshone them all in terms of profitability. While titles like 'Chhaava,' 'Housefull 5,' and 'Sitaare Zameen Par' garnered significant attention, another film, made with a fraction of their budgets, has emerged as the most profitable Indian movie of 2025. Which movie is this? That film is Tourist Family, a Tamil-language comedy-drama directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth. Produced on a modest budget of Rs 7 crore, the movie has grossed over Rs 90 crore worldwide, achieving an impressive 1200% return on investment. This remarkable feat places it ahead of other major releases, including Chhaava, which, despite its Rs 130 crore budget and Rs 808 crore earnings, achieved an 800% profit margin. What is the storyline of Tourist Family? Tourist Family stars M. Sasikumar and Simran and tells poignant story of Sri Lankan Tamil family migrating to India post-COVID-19 in search of a better life. The narrative delves into their struggles adapting to a new culture, language barriers, and economic hardships. The film's heartfelt storytelling and relatable themes resonated deeply with audiences, leading to its box office success. The film's success is further underscored by its performance relative to other major releases. While Chhaava and Sitaare Zameen Par had significant box office earnings, their high production costs meant lower profit margins compared to Tourist Family. This highlights the film's exceptional achievement in maximizing profitability through compelling storytelling and efficient budgeting. More about Tourist Family The film also features Mithun Jai Sankar and Kamalesh Jagan, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, M. S. Bhaskar, Elango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, and Bagavathi Perumal, which was backed by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment in a joint venture and music and background score were given by renowned composer Sean Roldan. Tourist Family had its premiere on April 29, 2025, and hit theaters on May 1. The film garnered favorable reviews, especially highlighting Abishan's direction and Roldan's musical score, along with the performances of the ensemble cast members. Tourist Family is now available for streaming on JioHotstar in India and SimplySouth internationally, allowing a broader audience to experience this heartwarming tale.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Tourist Family': Most profitable film of 2025 with 1200% returns, beats ‘Dragon' and ‘Chhaava'
With 2025 halfway through, the box office figures of films released in India so far have received a lot of attention. Among them, the film 'Tourist Family,' directed by debutant director Abhishan Jeevinth and starring Sasikumar and Simran, achieved various feats and emerged as the highest-profit film of the year. It is noteworthy that this film was well received by critics and fans and was only on its way to success. Eelam Tamil struggles struck a chord The film stars Mithun Jaishankar, Yogi Babu , M.S. Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bhagavathy Perumal, Ilango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, and Yoga Lakshmi in important roles. The film is designed to sensitively portray the struggles faced by Eelam Tamils and the heritage and humanity of that community. This low-budget film, with music composed by Sean Roldan, captivated audiences with its compelling storyline. Made on a ₹7 crore budget, the film earned ₹90 crore 'Tourist Family,' made at a cost of just ₹7 crore, has grossed ₹90 crore and made a profit of 1200 percent more than its production costs. It has become the highest-profitable film of the year in Indian cinema and a low-budget film that has received a great response. The storyline, centered on a family fleeing Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu, has been a landmark success with emotional cinema fans. 'Dragon' and the Hindi film 'Chhava' also shine Furthermore, the film Dragon, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and starring Pradeep Ranganathan , has also generated 300 percent profit. 'Dragon,' reportedly made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, went on to earn over Rs 120 crore. In the list of highest-grossing films, the Hindi film 'Chhaava' starring Vicky Kaushal is at the top. Made on a budget of just ₹90 crore, the film has grossed ₹800 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
All eyes on ‘Coolie': Can Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj turn things around for Tamil mass cinema in 2025?
The stage is set, but there's palpable tension in the crowd. A crowd-favourite local flavour has faded from the routine. There's chatter where chatter's always famous for — be it about an upcoming romance comedy tackling divorce, or Rathnavelu's return to seek vengeance from Maamannan in a road thriller, or that of a debutant music composer making the waves. But there's silence in the balcony rows. A quiet storm has been brewing in Tamil cinema, and the spotlight bears down on one of the biggest superstars, entering his 50th year in the industry, to rise to the occasion. 'But has there been a dearth of mass films?' you might wonder. Yes, there's a scarcity of good big-star mass flicks. For more than a year and a half, concerns have been raised about the state of big-star mass commercial films and the unreliable hit rate among the superstars, which has led to a disbelief in mass filmmaking. On the one hand, there has been a shift in syntax, with many stars seeing value in breaking out of the mould. A result of redundant formulaic hero vehicles and an apparent shift towards realism has led to a sentiment many seem to echo — 'let's wait until the reviews are out; we have been disappointed enough.' After a promising 2023, in which big stars and smaller diamonds shone bright on the silver screen, Tamil cinema went through a dull patch in 2024. No big-star mass films clicked on both the critical and commercial aspects; only Amaran and Maharaja, attempts far removed from conventional mass, managed to tick the right boxes. And now, the first half of 2025 has painted an even startling image — big stars do not seem to have taken stock of the dip. On one hand, superstars have given in to their itch to experiment, which, though commendable, has added undue stress to successive projects. Earlier this year, superstar Ajith Kumar tried out an off-beat attempt like Vidaamuyarchi— intended to stay away from the formula — and followed it up with Good Bad Ugly — which, while it became a top-grosser, still ended up being 'unconventionally mass,' with an overload of fan-service that couldn't impress the coveted 'common audiences.' Karthik Subbaraj and SU Arun Kumar, too, have shown a lack of inclination towards mass cinema, for good reasons, in these cases. Arun's Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, starring Vikram, married inventive screenwriting and immersive scene construction, but critics and audiences were left wondering if the occasional hero-appeasing moments felt rather forced. Retro, while it featured a fantastic Suriya, was a hit-or-miss for the larger audiences; its experimental genre shifts only impressed the critics. Even this year's Maarganand ACE, though helped by good word-of-mouth, weren't intended to serve mass. This has also been the year where smaller nuggets — like Kudumbasthan, Tourist Family, and the excellent Madras Matinee — have found a special place among audiences. The success of Sundar C's 13-year-old Madha Gaja Raja points towards a craving for mass masala among the audiences, reasserting that cinema needs a healthy mix of both familiar comforts, daring assortments, and the occasional Madras Matinee. Which is also why all eyes are now on Rajinikanth's Coolie, which is all set to arrive in theatres with massive fanfare on August 14. Where is the Thalapathy of Tamil cinema? There's another reason one could point a finger at for the poor show in the upper echelons. If there has been one superstar who has repeatedly stuck and reinvented the mass formula in Tamil, it is Vijay. And Tamil cinema is already feeling the pinch of what a post-Vijay scene would feel like (the actor has announced that his next, Jana Nayagan, will be his last). What truly fascinates one is how a Vijay film — whether it is a largely genre-centric actioner like Leoor a mass-inclined entertainer like Varisu — had the ingredients to pull in the audiences. If his rival Ajith juggles extremes, Vijay's range is deliberately focused. A lack of a quintessential Vijay film is what 2025 — and Tamil cinema after 2026 — will miss. Perhaps it's time for Ajith to pull back and reset his range between a Viswasam and a Yennai Arindhaal. One man's loss is another man's blockbuster: Then comes the curious case of Thug Life, the highly panned Kamal Haasan starrer, imbued with misfitted Nayakan deja vu that made fans wonder if it was indeed Mani Ratnam at the helm. The gargantuan fall from the fame of Thug Life inadvertently makes way for Coolie, starring Kamal's contemporary Rajinikanth. With caution in the air, a psychological bias toward mean reversion would come into play, and the initial first-day reviews might benefit from the debacle that Thug Life turned out to be. Lokesh, a storyteller with a knack for mass cinema If all those above reasons should help Coolie, there's a 'minimum guarantee' factor in the Rajinikanth starrer that has single-handedly driven the hype ahead of the release — it's directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, a modern maverick who showed filmmaking flair with Maanagaram and Kaithi, caught the pulse of the modern audiences with Kamal's Vikram and the formation of a cinematic universe, and is inching to better himself after his middling Vijay-starrer Leo. A creator with an unmissable knack for action filmmaking, Lokesh has become the go-to for stars who wish to break the formula in style, and yet somehow make it their own. Cracking a quintessential Rajinikanth film has been quite a challenge for modern filmmakers — only Subbaraj came close to making a Rajinistic film with Petta. If there's one filmmaker who could take a well-calculated swing at this, it's Lokesh. From the word go, everything about Coolie promises a comeback of all that Rajinikanth fans have idolised him for — you can expect sufficient fan-service, the quintessential rising-from-the-ashes character arc, and the superstar at his most stylish self, unleashed against a barrage of villains. With the film also not part of his coveted Lokesh Cinematic Universe, you can expect Coolie to be freer — unburdened by inquisitive fans bringing their own theories to measure, or the narrative constraints of a shared universe. The success of the 'Jailer' formula: What we know about Coolie might make a fan wonder if the film's production banner, Sun Pictures, has looked to recreate the magic of Jailer, Rajinikanth's previous film, helmed by Nelson. Akin to that film, we have multiple A-listers — like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan — teaming up with/against Rajinikanth. There's a 'Monica' for a 'Kaavaala', and if Jailer was unexpectedly violent, you know Coolie would be relentlessly gritty. Tamil cinema needs a 'Thalapathi': Now comes the reveal that has piqued the interest of many. In a recent interview, Lokesh revealed that he had wished for Coolie to be compared with Thalapathi, Rajinikanth's acclaimed gangster film directed by Mani Ratnam. Fans have taken note of how some shots from the promo and the superstar's hairstyle are akin to the 1991 film. While this might make you worry a bit — films cashing in on past glory have been abysmal of late — you can trust Lokesh to do what he did to Vikram, which was a spiritual sequel to Kamal's 1986 film of the same name. Even if that's not the case, Tamil cinema needs a film like Thalapathi. In any case, we need both Thalapathi and Thalaivar to light up these dark, desolate skies.
