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Parasakthi worldwide box office collection day 2: Sivakarthikeyan film crosses ₹50 crore, fails to beat Amaran

Parasakthi worldwide box office collection day 2: Sivakarthikeyan film crosses ₹50 crore, fails to beat Amaran

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Parasakthi worldwide box office collection day 2: Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa in lead roles, was released in theatres on Saturday after being cleared by the CBFC at the last minute. The film received positive reviews and has performed decently at the box office; however, it has not been able to beat Amaran and Madharaasi. (Also read: Parasakthi actor claims Vijay fans are trying to sabotage Sivakarthikeyan’s film: ‘Negative reviews, using old videos…’) Parasakthi worldwide box office collection day 2: The film stars Sivakarthikeyan in the lead. Parasakthi crosses ₹50 crore globally As per the latest update shared by the makers, Dawn Pictures, on their official X account, Parasakthi has managed to cross the ₹50 crore mark globally. The total collection of the film stands at ₹51 crores, they stated. “Pathbreaking through the numbers, worldwide – 51 crores for #Parasakthi at the box office,” read the caption. It is less than last year’s Amaran, which collected ₹68 crores worldwide in 2 days. The film minted ₹12.5 crore on its opening …

Parasakthi box office collection day 1: Sivakarthikeyan opening fails to beat Amaran, The GOAT, despite no competition

Parasakthi box office collection day 1: Sivakarthikeyan opening fails to beat Amaran, The GOAT, despite no competition

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Parasakthi box office collection day 1: Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa in lead roles, was released in theatres on Saturday after being cleared by the CBFC at the last minute. The film’s opening, while decent, failed to beat the openings of Sivakarthikeyan’s previous films, Amaran and Madharaasi. Parasakthi box office collection day 1: Ravi Mohan, Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa in a still from the Sudha Kongara film. Parasakthi box office collection day 1 According to Sacnilk, Parasakthi brought in a collection of an estimated ₹11.50 crore net in India on its opening day. The film showed an occupancy of 62.79% in Tamil. While decent, this number means that it failed to beat the openings of Sivakarthikeyan’s previous films. In 2024, Amaran registered a ₹24.7 crore opening after being released on a Thursday, and the 2025 film Madharaasi had a ₹13.65 crore opening on a Friday. Parasakthi has also not surpassed the openings of Vijay’s 2024 film The GOAT, which registered a ₹52 crore opening on a Thursday, and Kamal Haasan’s …

Ilaiyaraaja’s brother Gangai Amaran faces backlash after viral video shows him scolding a fan in front of media

Ilaiyaraaja’s brother Gangai Amaran faces backlash after viral video shows him scolding a fan in front of media

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Filmmaker Gangai Amaran has courted some controversy after a video surfaced showing him verbally rebuking a fan. The viral video is from an event that commemorated the death anniversary of lyricist Vaali. Ilaiyaraaja’s brother Gangai Amaran faces backlash after viral video shows him scolding a fan in front of media(Instagram/gangaiamaren) Gangai Amaran snaps at a fan The video shows the veteran composer speaking to the media, with a fan standing behind him. Amaran then turns to the fan and says, “Come on, you speak.” The fan, not realising that the music director was speaking out of irritation, came forward to speak to the media. But Amaran stepped aside and started walking away. He then snapped at the fan. “Is this how you stand behind when someone is talking?” he said. The fan, seemingly humiliated, moved away. Internet reaction to the incident Once the video went pubic on social media, people came forward to express their opinions. Many of them were highly critical of Gangai Amaran. “The way that guy handled the situation in a very …

Good Bad Ugly Box Office: Ajith Kumar’s action comedy enters Tamil Nadu’s top ten highest-grossers, secures THIS spot

Good Bad Ugly Box Office: Ajith Kumar’s action comedy enters Tamil Nadu’s top ten highest-grossers, secures THIS spot

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In a remarkable turn at the Tamil Nadu box office, Superstar Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly has quickly carved a place among the state’s top ten highest-grossing films. In just two weeks of its run at the box office, this action-thriller has raked in Rs 143.25 crore gross, earning it the 10th spot on the Top 10 list. Ajith’s presence on screen and the film’s engaging plot have come together to form a perfect blend, resulting in a terrific victory for Good Bad Ugly. With its mix of humor and action, the film permits Ajith to sparkle in both strong and lighter moments. In just its second week, the film has outperformed other major hits like Vijay‘s Varisu (Rs 144.5 crore), Bigil (Rs 145 crore), and indeed Prabhas‘ Baahubali 2 (Rs 146 crore) as well, demonstrating it has remaining control and audience appeal. What really drives this victory is the performance of both artists, the technical crew and the director, of course. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Good Bad Ugly has struck a chord with audiences, …

Did Ilaiyaraaja send legal notice to Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly makers over financial motives? Brother Gangai Amaran breaks silence

Did Ilaiyaraaja send legal notice to Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly makers over financial motives? Brother Gangai Amaran breaks silence

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Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja had earlier sent a legal notice to the makers of Good Bad Ugly over a copyright violation issue. While the producers did respond to the matter, netizens were irked, as the musician had made similar moves in the past. When asked if this was done for financial gain, Gangai Amaran strongly reacted and dismissed the claims. Ilaiyaraaja’s brother stated that they were financially secure and didn’t lack money. In fact, he mentioned that they already had more than enough. In his words, “Do you think my brother lacks money? He has more than enough. We are struggling to even spend what we have.” When someone suggested that they could help others with their wealth, Gangai Amaran firmly responded. He said they had earned their money through hard work and believed their children should benefit from it. He added that others should also strive to succeed on their own. He clarified that they do help people but prefer not to publicize it. Gangai Amaran further mentioned that Ilaiyaraaja’s legal notice was not about …

Good Bad Ugly vs Amaran Opening Weekend Box Office Comparison: Ajith Kumar starrer takes good lead over Sivakarthikeyan’s blockbuster

Good Bad Ugly vs Amaran Opening Weekend Box Office Comparison: Ajith Kumar starrer takes good lead over Sivakarthikeyan’s blockbuster

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The Ajith Kumar-fronted Good Bad Ugly is storming the box office these days. The mass action drama has recorded the biggest opening weekend for the actor in his entire career. While the movie will keep making waves, here is a comparison of its box office performance with another massive success of Tamil cinema, Amaran’s first weekend.  Good Bad Ugly outperforms Amaran in its opening weekend  Both Tamil movies were released on Thursday, thus enjoying a 4-day long weekend. The Ajith Kumar starrer raked over Rs 150 crore in its opening weekend at the worldwide box office, which is higher than the first four days cume of Diwali 2024 released Amaran. For the unversed, Sivakarthikeyan’s patriotic war drama closed its opening weekend at Rs 140 crore.  The Adhik Ravichandran directorial grossed Rs 84.50 crore from Tamil Nadu alone, while Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala contributed Rs 3.75 crore, Rs 9.65 crore, and Rs 2.30 crore in the first four days. In contrast, Amaran collected Rs 64.75 crore from its home state while the other three …

Siva Karthikeyan’s Box Office journey – Rs 885 Crore so far, Amaran soars, Madharasi Next!

Siva Karthikeyan’s Box Office journey – Rs 885 Crore so far, Amaran soars, Madharasi Next!

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Siva Karthikeyan’s rise in Indian cinema has been nothing short of a cinematic roller coaster — from his humble beginnings to becoming one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable stars today. Known for his versatility as an actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer, and television presenter, Siva has cemented his place not just in Tamil cinema, but also won the hearts of Telugu audiences through his dubbed hits like Doctor, Don, and the recent blockbuster Amaran. The 40-year-old star first stepped into the film industry in 2012 with Marina, a small-budget film made for under Rs 1 crore. Back then, no one could have predicted the heights he would reach. His breakthrough came in 2019 with Mr. Local, which collected Rs 25 crore at the box office. From there, his career gained momentum with successful films like Namma Veettu Pillai and Doctor, marking his official entry into the elite Rs 100 crore club. However, like every star’s journey, Siva faced his share of ups and downs. Experimental projects like Ayalaan didn’t quite hit the mark, but …

AR Murugadoss Announces His Next Project After Sikandar With Amaran Star Sivakarthikeyan

AR Murugadoss Announces His Next Project After Sikandar With Amaran Star Sivakarthikeyan

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Here’s All We Know About A.R. Murugadoss & Sivakarthikeyan’s New Project ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) With A.R. Murugadoss’s upcoming film Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, inching closer to release, fans are eagerly awaiting the former’s next project after his massive action extravaganza. While the teaser of Sikandar already set the right tone for the action spectacle, an exciting update about the director’s next project starring Sivakarthikeyan has now emerged. Fans can hardly wait to see what this mega collaboration brings to the screen. Director A.R. Murugadoss took to social media to unveil a thrilling poster from SKxARM. “His arrival will mean one thing…CARNAGE! The most awaited #SKxARM TITLE GLIMPSE out on February 17th at 11 AM,” the caption of the post reads. His arrival will mean one thing…CARNAGE 💥 The most awaited #SKxARM TITLE GLIMPSE out on February 17th at 11 AM. pic.twitter.com/mhE4ALHZFM — A.R.Murugadoss (@ARMurugadoss) February 16, 2025 The poster appears to be striking, wild, and packed with action and exudes a thrill. The film is set to bring together two powerhouses …

Sivakarthikeyan’s Kanaa fame cricketer Sajeevan Sajana RECALLS how actor supported her after Wayanad floods

Sivakarthikeyan’s Kanaa fame cricketer Sajeevan Sajana RECALLS how actor supported her after Wayanad floods

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Indian cricketer Sajeevan Sajana recently opened up about how her Kanaa co-actor Sivakarthikeyan called and helped her out in a time of need when she was affected by the 2018 Wayanad floods. In a recent interview with ESPN Cricinfo, Sajana revealed that Sivakarthikeyan had reached out to her after her home and personal belongings were washed away in the flood. The cricketer said, “Sivakarthikeyan sir called me and asked me if I needed help. I told him, Anna, my cricket kit is completely gone; I just need new spikes.” “Within a week, I had received new spikes. I also had to go for the Challenger Trophy at that time, and everyone there would ask how my family was doing, and I used to get tense. But everyone was supportive,” Sajana added. For those unaware, Sajeevan Sajana once played a role in the movie Kanaa, starring Aishwarya Rajesh as the lead. The sports drama flick bankrolled by Sivakarthikeyan had the actor playing a prominent role as well. The film featured the tale of a young woman, …

Sai Pallavi reviews Sivakarthikeyan’s first glimpse in Parasakthi, REACTS, ‘He’s again reinventing…’

Sai Pallavi reviews Sivakarthikeyan’s first glimpse in Parasakthi, REACTS, ‘He’s again reinventing…’

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Sivakarthikeyan has been at the forefront of headlines lately, courtesy of his impactful film front. After delivering a smashing hit with Rajkumar Periasamy’s war biopic drama Amaran, the actor is now currently busy with his next, Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara. And recently, the actor got a major shoutout from his co-star Sai Pallavi, who had a special review of his first glimpse from the teaser of Parasakthi. Speaking at the 100 Days event for Amaran, the Thandel star went up on stage and extended heartiest gratitude to SK for his hard work and dedication towards their film. Sai Pallavi expressed how SK was the perfect choice for the role of Major Mukund Varadarajan, as he had the perfect conviction and belief to bring to life such a brave character on-screen.  She further lauded him for giving her equal importance as the leading lady to such a massive scale of a movie.  Further on, Sai also congratulated Sivakarthikeyan for his upcoming venture in Sudha Kongara-directed Parasakthi.  In her words, “And now, Parasakthi’s pictures are coming. …