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Ajith Kumar’s Mankatha Re-Release Sets New Day-One Record in Tamil Nadu

Early estimates place the Tamil Nadu opening at Rs 3.75 crore to set a new re-release day-one benchmark.

Overview

  • PinkVilla reports an estimated Rs 3.75 crore opening day in Tamil Nadu, edging past Ghilli’s reported Rs 3.5 crore re-release debut despite fewer shows.
  • Statewide advance bookings were reported at roughly Rs 2.20 crore, marking the biggest pre-sales for a re-release in Tamil Nadu.
  • BookMyShow data cited by trade coverage shows 101,050 pre-sale tickets, the first Tamil re-release to cross 100,000 on the platform.
  • Screenings prompted large fan celebrations with dancing, whistles, confetti and rituals reported across theatres in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
  • Ghilli remains the top-grossing re-release overall in the state, while Mankatha is also streaming on Sun NXT and box-office tallies are compiled from multiple trackers.