As of December 24, 2024, Viduthalai Part 2, directed by Vetrimaaran and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, has experienced a significant dip in box office earnings on its fourth day. The film, which explores a police-separatist conflict, was released in Tamil and Telugu and has garnered attention for its intense storyline and powerful performances.
Box Office Performance
On its opening day, Viduthalai Part 2 earned ₹7.5 crore, with ₹7 crore from Tamil audiences and ₹50 lakh from Telugu viewers. The film saw a slight increase on Day 2, collecting ₹7.7 crore, but experienced a decline on Day 3 with earnings of ₹7.5 crore. By Day 4, the film’s earnings fell to approximately ₹2.39 crore, bringing the total collection over the first four days to around ₹25.09 crore.
Daily Collection Breakdown
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹7.5 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹7.7 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹7.5 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹2.39 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹0 crore
- Total (4 Days): ₹25.09 crore
Theater Occupancy Rates
The film’s occupancy rates have also reflected the declining interest, with Tamil occupancy at about 17.06% and Telugu occupancy at 11.61% on Day 4. Notably, Chennai recorded the highest Tamil-language occupancy at 24%, while Hyderabad led in Telugu-speaking regions with an occupancy of 13.25%.
OTT Release Information
After its theatrical run, Viduthalai Part 2 is set to premiere on the OTT platform Zee5. While the official release date has not yet been announced, it is expected to be available for streaming between January 20 and February 20, 2025. Fans can look forward to an extended version of the film that will feature an additional hour of footage not seen in theaters.
Critical Reception and Future Prospects
Viduthalai Part 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Viduthalai Part 1, which was released in March 2023 and received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. The sequel continues to explore the backstory of Perumal Vaathiyar (played by Vijay Sethupathi), who evolves from a teacher to a revolutionary leader.
Despite the initial buzz surrounding its release, the film’s performance has been underwhelming compared to expectations for a sequel of a successful venture. With a production budget of ₹65 crore, Viduthalai Part 2 will need to pick up momentum in the coming days to justify its costs.
Conclusion
As Viduthalai Part 2 navigates through its theatrical run, it faces challenges in maintaining audience interest amid competition from other releases. The coming days will be crucial for the film as it attempts to recover from this early setback.
Disclaimer: The box office figures mentioned are based on early estimates and are subject to change as final reports are compiled. Please refer to official sources for the most accurate updates on box office collections.
