Thug Life: Mani Ratnam's Action Drama Beats Pre-Sales Records, Set for Blockbuster Debut
"Kamal Hassan and Mani Ratnam's film 'Thug Life' kicks off with impressive pre-bookings, netting over 6.16 crores, hinting at a booming box office debut."
Gear up, movie buffs! Kamal Haasan's action-packed saga, Thug Life, directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam, is poised for an impressive opening, as reported by Sacnilk. In anticipation of the cinematic spectacle, pre-sales have been sweetening the deal for fans, racking up an impressive total of Rs 6.16 crore. Over 3.58 lakh tickets have been sold across 11,000-plus shows.
Breaking the numbers down, the Tamil 2D version has generated a staggering Rs 5.24 crore in ticket sales. Meanwhile, the Telugu 2D, Hindi 2D, and Tamil IMAX 2D formats have added Rs 53.6 lakh, 25.7 lakh, and Rs 11.6 lakh respectively. Smaller formats like Tamil 4DX and Hindi IMAX 2D have contributed modestly, but the grand total of blocked seats has reached a staggering Rs 13.8 crore.
Although Thug Life's advance bookings have surpassed those of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan II, they fall short of Kamal Haasan's earlier hit, Vikram, which collected a massive Rs 15 crore in advance sales. But, given the strong interest in Tamil Nadu and the buzz amongst the Telugu-speaking regions, this film is on track for a monumental opening collection.
According to the Indian Express report, expectations for Thug Life's box office success are high. In fact, India Today's box office analyst believes that the movie could potentially collect profits between Rs 30 crore to Rs 50 crore on its opening day, purely from Tamil Nadu theaters. This incredible forecast is grounded in the synergy of Mani Ratnam's masterful direction, Kamal Haasan's commanding acting chops, and the mesmerizing music by AR Rahman.
Thug Life marks the long-awaited reunion of Haasan and Ratnam, some four decades in the making. Although some regional hurdles may arise, this intense drama is geared up for an electrifying performance on the silver screen.
Shrouded in mystery, Thug Life revolves around a former gangster forced to re-enter the perilous underworld he left behind. Don't miss this captivating blend of action, drama, and suspense when it drops on the big screen soon.
So, grab your popcorn, settle into your seats, and brace yourself for an unforgettable cinematic adventure with Kamal Haasan's Thug Life!
Sources:
[1] "Thug Life Box Office Collection Day 1: Kamal Haasan-starrer collects ₹17 crore in India" - Times of India
[2] "Thug Life Pre-Release Business - All Languages India, Overseas, Tamil Nadu, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil Worldwide" - CineDisco
Investors in the entertainment sector might be intrigued by the promising pre-sale figures of Thug Life, as the film is expected to rake in profits between Rs 30 crore to Rs 50 crore on its opening day, according to India Today's box office analyst. Meanwhile, the decentralized finance (DeFi) community could also find interest in the digital market, as tickets for the movie have been sold across over 11,000 shows, with total pre-sales amounting to Rs 6.16 crore.
