For several years now, Rajinikanth hasn't seen major success in the Hindi market. Although his popularity remains intact, his big films have struggled to find acceptance among Hindi audiences at the box office. His latest release, Vettaiyan, has also proved to be a complete flop at the Indian box office.
Weak Performance over 10 Days
Expectations were high since Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan reunited after 33 years, and following hits like Jailer and Kalki 2898 AD, audiences had high hopes for Vettaiyan. However, shockingly, its performance has been far worse than Jailer.
Box Office Report: Disappointing Numbers for Hindi
Vettaiyan suffered from limited screenings in national cinema chains (PVR-INOX and Cinepolis), but that alone doesn't justify its weak box office performance. Even after 9 days, the film has only collected ₹3.59 crore, and it looks like it will soon be pulled from theaters. With 51% less collection compared to Jailer (Hindi), the film hasn't lived up to expectations.
Why did Vettaiyan Flop in the Hindi Belt?
Rajinikanth’s latest film Vettaiyan (Hindi) – collected ₹3.59 crore in 10 days, while Jailer (Hindi) had a lifetime collection of ₹7.30 crore. Overall, Vettaiyan's earnings are 51% lower than Jailer's. Poor promotion and limited screenings have been major reasons behind its disappointing performance.
Last Show After Monday
Vettaiyan (Hindi) is expected to see a slight boost after Monday, but after that, it will completely exit the Hindi market. Hopes were high for the Rajinikanth and Amitabh duo, but audiences have rejected the film.
Indian Box Office Collection:
₹129.2 Crore
Worldwide Box Office Collection:
₹225 Crore
Vettaiyan Hit Or Flop:
The film Vettaiyan has had an impressive initial performance at the box office. At the Indian box office, it has collected ₹129.2 crore so far, and its worldwide collection stands at ₹225 crore. For Vettaiyan to be declared a hit, it needs to achieve a minimum business of ₹300 crore in theatres. Based on its current pace, it seems well on track to reach this milestone.
Budget:
Talk about its budget, this film has been made around 300 crores.
