Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly continues its strong run at the box office, crossing Rs 60 crore net in India (Rs 62.75 crore per early estimates) within three days. The film’s worldwide gross stands at approximately Rs 77 crore after two days, with Day 3 overseas figures expected to push it closer to the Rs 100 crore milestone. Despite mixed reviews, the action-comedy has outperformed Ajith’s previous release, Vidaamuyarchi, and surpassed recent Tamil hits like Veera Dheera Sooran.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection Report
- Day 1: Rs 29.25 crore
- Day 2: Rs 15 crore
- Day 3: Rs 19 crore net
The film witnessed a 55.71% average occupancy on Saturday, with evening shows hitting 64% and night shows surging to 78.99%. This growth positions Good Bad Ugly as the third highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 so far.
Storyline
The film follows Red Dragon (Ajith), a gangster in search of redemption to reunite with his son. When his violent past resurfaces, leading to his son’s kidnapping, he embarks on a high-stakes challenge to keep him. The narrative blends motion, emotion, and comedy, with Trisha Krishnan gambling his estranged wife Ramya.
Movie Cast
- Ajith Kumar as Red Dragon
- Trisha Krishnan as Ramya
- Arjun Das
- SJ Surya
- Sunil
- Yogi Babu
- Prabhu
- Prasanna
- Raghu Ram
Budget and Competition
Made on a Rs 270–300 crore budget, Good Bad Ugly faces competition from Malayalam releases like Bazooka and Alappuzha Gymkhana but dominates Tamil Nadu. With no major Tamil releases until April 24, the film aims to leverage its open window to chase Rs 100 crore domestically.
Good Bad Ugly Review
Critics praise Ajith’s electrifying screen presence and Adhik Ravichandran’s stylish direction but note uneven pacing and predictable storytelling. Industry experts called it a “fanboy tribute packed with style and star power”, while audiences celebrate its mass-entertainment elements and high-octane action sequences.
Movie Rating in Different Platforms
On the movie rating platform IMDb Good Bad Ugly has an Early user rating of 7.5/10. On the other hand, Book My Show suggests 8.8 out of 10 with more than 41.8K votes.
