Vijay Sethupathi’s recently released film, Baththa, has slowed down at the box office. The Tamil movie has just wrapped up its third weekend at the box office. Despite glowing reviews from audiences and critics, the film’s box office numbers did not reflect that appreciation. Add to it, the Tamil film faced some serious competition from Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2.
How Much Did Baththa Earn At The Box Office In 18 Days?
Despite slowing down at the box office with the release of Jailer 2, Vijay’s film has managed to achieve a major milestone. The film earned 1.06 crore net in India over its third weekend. This is a major drop in collections from its second-weekend earnings of 7.95 crore. The film’s net total after 18 days stands at 28.1 crore, translating to a gross of 33.16 crore.
Week-Wise Box Office Collection Of Baththa
- Week 1 – 15.46 crore
- Week 2 – 11.58 crore
- Day 16 – 29 lakh
- Day 17 – 36 lakh
- Day 18 – 41 lakh
Total – 28.1 crore
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Enters Safe Zone
The film has been made on a budget of 28 crore. With its 18-day total, the film has entered the safe zone. With the arrival of Jailer 2, it looked difficult for the film to cross this milestone. The Rajinikanth film led to Baththa losing 86% of its shows in India. On the day Jailer 2 was released, the Vijay Sethupathi film’s collection dropped to 26 lakh from 1.02 crore.
More About Baththa
Set against the backdrop of 1986 Madras, Vijay Sethupathi‘s film revolves around a feared local gangster and his unexpected emotional journey of redemption. Rated 8.4 on IMDb, the film’s official synopsis reads: “In 1986 Madras, a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally locks a feared criminal inside a school restroom. As the man faces hunger and isolation, an unexpected friendship forms between them, transforming both their lives.”
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