Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, and Trisha Krishnan’s Thug Life continues its strong run at the global box office, securing its position as the third-highest opener of 2025 in Tamil cinema, trailing only Good Bad Ugly and Vidaamuyarchi while competing closely with Retro. Despite limited release in Karnataka, the film has maintained a steady grip on Tamil Nadu and overseas markets.
Day 3 Box Office Collections (Worldwide)
- Estimated Gross: ₹14–16 Crore
- Tamil Nadu Share: ₹6.5–7 Crore
Cumulative Collections (3 Days)
- Worldwide Gross: ₹66.25–68.25 Crore
- Tamil Nadu Gross: ₹25.55–26.05 Crore
Day-wise Breakdown
| Day | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) | Tamil Nadu Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 38.81 | 12.35 |
| Day 2 | 13.44 | –– |
| Total (3 Days) | 66.25–68.25 | 25.55–26.05 |
Notable Metrics:
- Advance Sales (Pre-release): ₹20 Crore
- All India Day 1 Gross: ₹17.76 Crore
- Overseas Day 1 Gross: ₹21.05 Crore
2025’s Top Tamil Openers (Worldwide)
- Good Bad Ugly – ₹51.5 Cr
- Vidaamuyarchi – ₹48 Cr
- Thug Life – ₹38.81 Cr
- Retro – ₹35 Cr
- Dragon – ₹11.2 Cr
(For context, 2024’s top opener: The Greatest of All Time – ₹104 Cr)
Budget & Business
- Production + Promotion Budget: ₹210 Crore
- Pre-release Business (Rights + Music): ₹106 Crore
- Screens: ~550 in Tamil Nadu | ~2,500 globally
Verdict Outlook:
Thug Life needs to cross ₹210 Crore gross worldwide to be declared a hit. With its current momentum, the film is on track, though sustained performance in Week 2 will be crucial.
(Stay tuned for further updates.)
