Yet another love story set in the backdrop of a rural milieu, Nandi is directed by Thamizhvaanan and has Akhil and Sanusha in the lead. A regular love story, Nandhi does not attempt to be any different from its counterparts and hence turns out to be only an average fare.
Trade Talk:Opening over the past weekend alongside Payanam, Nandhi could only manage below average occupancy in the release centers.
Public Talk:None heard!
No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 45
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 56%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 3,74,323
Verdict: Below Average Opening
Much has been written and said about Vetri Maaran’s meticulousness, Dhanush’s spellbinding performance, Tapsee’s naivety and Jayabalan’s acting prowess. Suffice to say, Aadukalam is an entertainer that stands apart from the regular run of the mill fare Tamil cinema often produces.
Trade Talk:Critical and commercial successes have been handed down to Aadukalam by fans and movie going public.
Public Talk:Yathe Yathe and Ayyayyo songs have become anthems ruling the airwaves of Chennai on all FM channels.
No. Weeks Completed: 4
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 54
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 55%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 4,52,696
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 3.25 Crore
Verdict: Average
Thambikottai is Narain’s latest film after his sabbatical in Tamil cinema (he is on and off seen in Malayalam movies) that lasted for almost two years. Directed by Ammu Ramesh, the movie has Poonam Bajwa, Prabhu and Meena in prominent roles.
Trade Talk:With very little publicity, the movie opened to below average houses over the weekend.
Public Talk:We do not know. Thambikottai is not anybody’s topic of discussion as yet!
No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 81
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 58%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 7,97,448
Verdict: Average Opening
Looks like the influx of movies set against the backdrop of Madurai is not over as yet. Thoonganagaram is one such movie and revolves around a bunch of friends who gets into trouble with a village kingpin, who in turn sets out to seek vengeance. Vimal is fresh after the surprise success of the sleeper hit Kalavani but he has nothing to write home about in Thoonganagaram.
Trade Talk:Rural centers are providing respite from the cold-shoulder given by urban centers.
Public Talk:Simple stories are still sought after, but only when they are well executed – unlike in the case of Thoonganagaram.
No. Weeks Completed: 1
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 142
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 60%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 17,36,632
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 76 Lakhs
Verdict: Average Opening
Vijay’s Kavalan is a neat and clean entertainer from the Siddique stable. Although it reeks of the time-tested formula of equal mixture of love, sentiment and betrayal often found in Siddique’s movies, Vijay helps the movie find its holding with his disarming skills.
Trade Talk:Despite its sluggish pace and reminiscent of other Siddique movies, Kavalan is garnering good collections all over, thanks to Vijay’s devoted fan base.
Public Talk:Kadhalukku Mariyadhai returns; or so, according to the posters at least.
No. Weeks Completed: 4
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 93
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 65%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai:Rs.10,54,423
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 3.17 Crore
Verdict: Hit
An unruly cop or a petty criminal – pick your choice of Karthi and he will entertain you in Siruthai. He has Santhanam with the dumb-blond version of Tamannah for company. She also seems to have shed all her inhibitions in shedding few of her clothes.
Trade Talk:Collections have been brisk over the past few weeks what with the Telugu entertainment value catching up with the Tamil audience.
Public Talk:Karthi has added yet another movie to his career; and a double role as well.
No. Weeks Completed: 4
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 138
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 62%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 18,09,232
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 4.25 Crore
Verdict: Hit
Mysskin’s crime thriller has various shades of perversion; and unmistakably his seductress in yellow sari gyrating with Ameer. The movie is slow-paced as opposed to regular thrillers and is scripted to evoke curiosity, scene after scene.
Trade Talk:Weekends are witnessing good business in multiplexes with rural centers providing average returns.
Public Talk:The explosive Neetu Chandra; who doesn’t seem to have qualms about having been reduced to an item girl.
No. Weeks Completed: 1
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 185
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 74%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 31,53,289
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 1.02 Crore
Verdict: Average Opening
Radhamohan has successfully digressed from his traditional romantic subjects to a heavy duty adrenaline rush hijack drama. Neatly written and directed, Payanam showcases good performances by Prakashraj and Nagarjuna.
Trade Talk:Opening over the weekend to above average houses, the movie has also managed to garner positive reviews from the critics.
Public Talk:Slowly catching up and is expected to gain momentum in the weeks to come.
No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 175
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 76%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 36,67,838
Verdict: Average Opening
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