Diwali release Kaththi has emerged as the highest grossing Vijay film in the United States by surpassing Thuppakki collections. KaththiFacebook/Kaththimovie Kaththi has minted $376,881 in four days (Tuesday-Friday) and has beaten Thuppakki collections which amount to $375,000. Kaththi will soon become the only non-Rajinikanth and non-Kamal Haasan film to cross the $400,000 mark. So far, only Tamil films including Shivaji, Dasavatharam, Endhiran, Kochadaiiyaan and Vishwaroopam have managed to surpass $400,000 mark. #Kaththi Friday gross $105301,total so far $376881,close to bcomin highest non Rajini Kamal grosser in USA and right on track to hit $500K+! accordingto ATMUS Entertainment, distributors of Tamil films in the US. The Vijay starrer has also fared well at the UK and Australia box offices. It has minted £117,974 in UK and A$ 95,594 in Australia. Tamil film #Kaththi – UK: Fri £ 38,079. Total: £ 117,974 [₹ 1.16 cr]. Note: Film had released earlier. Source: Rentrak, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted. Tamil film #Kaththi – Australia: Thu A$ 13,566, Fri A$ 27,887. Total: A$ 95,594 [₹ 51.49 lacs]. Note: Film had released earlier. Rentrak, he said. Kaththi is performing exceptionally well in India where the film minted over ₹16 crore on the first day of its release. Besides rocking the Tamil Nadu box office, the action thriller has done commendable business in Kerala. The film has grossed ₹4.5 crore in four days at the Kerala box office. Its net amount stands close to ₹3.8 crore and the film has turned out to be a safe project, an insider in the Kerala industry told Behindwoods. If Kaththi continues to fare well, it is likely to beat Thuppakki collections in the state. The films Kerala distributors, Thameens, are reportedly happy with the films performance in the state. The success of Kaththi should bring in relief for Vijay whose last two releases Thalaivaa and Jilla turned out to be average performers. Vijay appears in a dual role in Kaththi for the third time after Azahgiya Thamizhmagan and Villu. The film is directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Ayngaran International. The Vijay starrer is also expected to continue doing good business despite new releases like Happy New Year and Poojai.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:45:28 +0000
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