Box office: Radhika Sarathkumar's 'Thaai Kizhavi' earns ₹21.45 crore
Thaai Kizhavi, a Tamil comedy-drama directed by newcomer Sivakumar Murugesan, has made waves at the box office, earning ₹21.45 crore in its first six days.
The film stars Radhika Sarathkumar as Pavunuthaayi—a tough village moneylender whose sons suddenly show up when her hidden fortune is at stake.
Produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Sivakarthikeyan, the cast also features Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, and George Maryan.
Looking at daily collections in brief
The movie kicked off with ₹2.65 crore on opening day and picked up speed over the weekend (₹5 crore Saturday, ₹6.15 crore Sunday).
Weekdays stayed strong too—₹2.85 crore Monday, ₹2.65 crore Tuesday, and another ₹2.10 crore Wednesday—bringing it to that impressive six-day total.
With this ROI, it's definitely a hit!
Made on a modest budget of ₹9 crore, Thaai Kizhavi has already doubled its investment with a 114% ROI—definitely a hit!
Critics have praised Sarathkumar's fierce performance (even with limited screen time and heavy prosthetics), while the film's mix of rural humor and classic Kamal Haasan songs keeps things lively and fresh for all ages.
If you're into quirky family dramas with heart—and some clever twists—it's worth checking out!