Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar, is approaching the end of its theatrical run. The Tamil comedy-drama added around ₹1 crore over its fifth weekend, taking its total collections to approximately ₹62.5 crore after 31 days at the Indian box office. The film had already crossed the ₹60 crore mark by the end of its fourth week.
Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and backed by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, Thaai Kizhavi is now expected to wrap up its theatrical journey with a final tally between ₹63 crore and ₹65 crore. Clearly, the movie has been a major box office success.
Week-by-Week Box Office Collections (India)
| Week | Gross Collections |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹25 crore |
| Week 2 | ₹19 crore |
| Week 3 | ₹13 crore |
| Week 4 | ₹4.5 crore |
| 5th Weekend | ₹1 crore |
| Total | ₹62.5 crore |
Area-Wise Collections
The film performed best in its home state:
| Area | Box Office |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹56.5 crore |
| Karnataka | ₹4.25 crore |
| Rest of India | ₹1.75 crore |
| Total | ₹62.5 crore |
Digital Release and OTT Plans
Thaai Kizhavi is expected to release on digital platforms soon, and it will be interesting to see how audiences receive it in the OTT space.
About the Story
The film revolves around Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old matriarch known for her bold, independent, and ruthless nature as a village moneylender. She leads a distant life from her children, but a troubling incident brings her sons back home, reopening old wounds and revealing a chaotic family dynamic. The story explores the ripple effects of these events on both the family and the villagers.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are compiled from multiple sources and research. They are approximate and indicative of the film’s performance.