The anticipation for Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Vettaiyan The Hunter has skyrocketed as the Vettaiyan advance booking for Day 1 surpassed Rs 10 crore across India. With fans eagerly awaiting another blockbuster from Thalaiva, Vettaiyan is set to challenge the big players in the box office race, including the popular Stree 2.
Impressive Day 1 Advance Bookings: A Breakdown
Vettaiyan has already rake in Rs 9.65 crore from its Tamil shows alone, proving once again the dominance of Rajinikanth in the Tamil Nadu market. The movie also earned Rs 66.70 lakh from its Telugu shows and a modest Rs 79,721 from its Hindi shows, bringing the total advance booking collections for Day 1 to Rs 10.33 crore. Notably, Chennai led the charge with Rs 4.33 crore in ticket sales, followed by Bengaluru and Coimbatore.
Among the states, Tamil Nadu emerged as the top centre with Rs 6.45 crore in ticket sales. Other key states contributing to the advance booking success include Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
BookMyShow Numbers and Industry Insights
On the popular ticketing platform BookMyShow, Vettaiyan is nearing 450,000 tickets sold for Day 1, setting the stage for a potentially massive opening. With pre-release buzz building, veteran film trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai commented on the film’s strong advance booking performance, predicting that the movie will “rock the pooja weekend” and is all set for a major tentpole release.
Comparison with Stree 2
Despite the impressive numbers, Vettaiyan still trails behind Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Stree 2, which amassed Rs 23.36 crore in advance bookings for Day 1 across India. However, with Rajinikanth’s loyal fanbase and continue bookings, Vettaiyan is expect to close this gap rapidly.
Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan Reunite After Three Decades
Vettaiyan advance booking One of the most exciting aspects of Vettaiyan is the reunion of Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after more than 30 years. The two legendary actors were last seen together in the 1991 hit film Hum, and their collaborate in Vettaiyan has generate immense excite among cinephile.
The movie, direct by TJ Gnanavel, promises a gripping storyline,
focusing on a maverick police officer played Rajinikanth. His character’s rebellious nature and fight against lawlessness are expect to be the key highlights of the film.
Star-Studded Cast and Release Date
Besides Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier,
and Dushara Vijayan in significant roles. With such a power-pack lineup, Vettaiyan is poise to be one of the biggest releases of the year.
The film is schedule to hit theatres worldwide on October 10,
just a day ahead of the release of Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer Jigra, which is set for an October 11 release.
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Conclusion: Will Vettaiyan Break Records?
Vettaiyan advance booking As Vettaiyan gears up for its grand release,
the buzz surrounding the film indicates that it has the potential to be a box office juggernaut. While it currently lags behind Stree 2 in terms of advance bookings,
Rajinikanth’s massive fan following and the excitement surrounding his on-screen reunion with Amitabh Bachchan could very well propel the film to new heights.
All eyes are on the pooja weekend to see if Vettaiyan can smash records and cement Rajinikanth’s status as the ultimate superstar of Indian cinema.
