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India.com
8 hours 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
2 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Made In Just Rs 7 Crore, This Tamil Film Beat ‘Chhava' To Become 2025's Top Earner Yet
The year 2025 was, by most accounts, a lacklustre one for the box office. Despite high expectations and several big-budget releases, the majority of films failed to resonate with audiences or recover their production costs. A few titles managed to break through and achieve commercial success, with Chhava emerging as the highest-grossing film of the year. However, it was not Chhava that stole the spotlight in terms of profitability and impact; it was an unassuming Tamil film that quietly rewrote the rules of box office success. Tourist Family, a slice-of-life comedy drama directed by Abhishan Jeevith, turned out to be 2025's most profitable film so far, defying all industry predictions. Produced on a modest budget of just Rs 7 crore, the film delivered a staggering 1200% return on investment; a feat rarely seen, even in Indian cinema's regional circuits. What started as a small release quickly gained momentum thanks to overwhelmingly positive word of mouth and critical appreciation. The film stars Mithun Jai Shankar, Kamalesh Jagan, and M Shashikumar, along with a talented supporting cast. Released in cinemas on April 29, 2025, Tourist Family opened to encouraging box office numbers, collecting Rs 23 crore in its first week alone. Far from slowing down, its popularity continued to grow over the following weeks. The film eventually grossed Rs 62 crore across India and a remarkable Rs 90 crore globally. Its relatable storyline, humour, and emotional depth struck a chord with audiences of all ages, helping it become the year's biggest financial success story. In contrast, Chhava, despite being the highest-grossing film with a collection of Rs 808 crore and a production budget of Rs 90 crore, recorded a profit margin of 800 percent. Impressive by any standard, yet it paled next to the unexpected windfall generated by Tourist Family. Other high-profile releases in 2025 didn't fare nearly as well. Housefull 5, saddled with an enormous budget, earned Rs 300 crore but failed to produce substantial profit. Salman Khan's Sikandar underperformed relative to expectations, and Aamir Khan's much-anticipated Sitare Zameen Par, with a production cost of Rs 65 crore, managed Rs 260 crore in global earnings, delivering a 300 percent profit. While 2025 might not be remembered for its cinematic brilliance, it will certainly be marked as the year a modest Tamil film proved that strong storytelling and audience connection can outperform even the grandest of productions. Tourist Family has not only redefined box office success but also reinforced the potential of regional cinema in India's ever-evolving film industry.
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
2025's most profitable Indian film, made for just Rs 7 crore, beat Chhaava, Sitaare Zameena Par, Housefull 5, Raid 2, name is...
2025's most profitable Indian film, made for just Rs 7 crore, beat Chhaava, Sitaare Zameena Par, Housefull 5, Raid 2, name is... 2024 continues to be another blockbuster year for Indian cinema. While South Indian films like L 2: Empuraan and Sankranthiki Vasthunam emerged as superhits, Hindi films like Sitaare Zameen Par and Chhaava earned massive appreciation, too. However, if we talk about this year's most profitable Indian film- that crown went to a tiny Rs 7 crore budget film with no superstars. India's most profitable film in 2025 The Tamil comedy drama, Tourist Family, is the most profitable Indian film of 2025 so far. Helmed by Abishan Jeevinth, the film build a steady following during its theatrical run due to strong word-of-mouth and repeated viewings. Made in a budget of Rs 7 crore, the film earned Rs 90 crore worldwide, making a staggering profit of 1200%. Released on April 29, the film starred Mithun Jai Sankar, M Sasikumar, Ramesh Thilak and others in prominent roles. Tourist family earned Rs 23 crore in its first week, but performed better in its second week, grossing Rs 29 crore more. After five weeks, the slice-of-life comedy drama ended its domestic run with Rs 6 crore, including Rs 90 crore worldwide. How Tourist Family surpasses other Bollywood hits? The Abishan Jeevinth film has managed to surpass Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava that made a profit of 800% against the Rs 90 crore budget. Moreover, Tourist Family also beat Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par that made 300% profit so far, and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 , which couldn't generate a profit despite grossing Rs 300 crore worldwide. About Tourist Family Tourist Family follows the resilience and emotional struggles of a family who are forced to move to Tamil Nadu, leaving their home in Sri Lanka. During a time of COVID-19 crisis and socio-political struggles, the family move to India and adjust in a new nation, eventually becoming Indian citizens. If you haven't watch M Sasikumar-starrer Tourist Family yet, than you can catch this blockbuster film on JioHotstar.
