Thug Life First Day Advance Booking Report

June 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Thug Life Advance Booking Report
Thug Life is expected to perform well at the box office. This film's advance booking for day 1 is here. Note: Data without block seats.

Thug Life 1st Day Advance Booking Gross

LanguageFormatGrossTickets SoldATPShows
Tamil2D52451447.493031291735367
Hindi2D2577519124312004092
TamilIMAX 2D1162755251043869
Telugu2D5366408404881401802
HindiIMAX 2D125042741016
Tamil4DX7047015746011
All India-61641103 [6.16 Cr]358742-11357

Note: With Block Seats: 138903606 [13.89 Cr]

Thug Life State Wise 1st Day Advance Booking Reports [All Version]

StateGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
Andhra Pradesh23.17 Lac [77.63 Lac]5%9811219
Assam11.79 K [34.89 K]2%1000
Bihar1.05 Lac [3.21 Lac]3%8910
Chhattisgarh31.47 K [2.14 Lac]0%10900
Goa16.33 K [1.45 Lac]0%6300
Gujarat2.29 Lac [15.97 Lac]0%84701
Haryana8.64 K [1.55 Lac]0%9100
Himachal Pradesh37.44 K [94.39 K]2%5310
Jharkhand9.28 K [69.34 K]0%6600
Karnataka972 [23.6 K]0%800
Kerala37 Lac [85.4 Lac]5%11741323
Madhya Pradesh4.41 Lac [13.6 Lac]4%349134
Maharashtra12.49 Lac [45.93 Lac]1%114124
Odisha81.28 K [2.27 Lac]0%16301
Punjab73.21 K [5.17 Lac]1%15831
Rajasthan3.8 Lac [12.17 Lac]2%28950
Tamil Nadu4.63 Cr [9.02 Cr]21%3410426405
Telangana38.25 Lac [1.21 Cr]6%809924
Uttar Pradesh3.15 Lac [9.76 Lac]2%36590
Uttarakhand30.74 K [1.74 Lac]1%7401
West Bengal1.34 Lac [4.29 Lac]2%11020
Andaman and Nicobar Islands70.84 K [1.02 Lac]27%912
Delhi6.16 Lac [27.17 Lac]2%50430
Jammu and Kashmir18.95 K [33.73 K]5%1400

Thug Life (Tamil) (2D) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)1.42 Lac [4.48 Lac]2%8600
Mumbai4.84 Lac [13.43 Lac]3%20110
Pune1.78 Lac [4.8 Lac]3%6900
Hyderabad7.19 Lac [18.28 Lac]9%9304
Kolkata11.93 K [17.88 K]4%500
Ahmedabad20.69 K [98.82 K]1%2600
Chennai2.02 Cr [3.86 Cr]34%1034242134
Surat14.57 K [73.89 K]1%1600
Jaipur10.56 K [16.9 K]2%600
Chandigarh14.59 K [30.66 K]6%501
Bhopal4.2 K [4.62 K]15%100
Lucknow6.34 K [15.79 K]1%700
Madurai20.93 Lac [44.49 Lac]15%2011722
Coimbatore44.19 Lac [91.67 Lac]22%3644178
Pondicherry18.58 Lac [24.03 Lac]47%57358
Salem9.95 Lac [26.15 Lac]10%10825
Vellore5.52 Lac [13.07 Lac]13%7308
Dindigul2.31 Lac [6.5 Lac]10%3711
Kochi10.15 Lac [20.31 Lac]10%12758
Trichy18.57 Lac [34 Lac]28%881220
Trivandrum10.21 Lac [19.89 Lac]9%14965
Vijayawada28.54 K [65.99 K]5%1100
Guntur13.16 K [13.33 K]41%101
Vizag-Visakhapatnam17.7 K [58.06 K]9%600
Alappuzha58.59 K [1.46 Lac]3%3500
Bhubaneswar30.13 K [51.45 K]7%401
Dehradun7.48 K [29.94 K]3%300
Gandhinagar1.56 K [16.51 K]1%600
Guwahati8.2 K [15.16 K]18%100
Gwalior600 [13.43 K]0%400
Indore2.16 K [33.6 K]0%700
Jalandhar1.05 K [11.58 K]1%200
Jamnagar27.18 K [32.78 K]19%201
Kanpur5.18 K [32.65 K]7%100
Kollam49.86 K [2.06 Lac]2%3300
Kota480 [2.88 K]1%100
Kottayam77.05 K [1.08 Lac]8%1201
Kozhikode1.17 Lac [3.88 Lac]4%6500
Ludhiana980 [4.58 K]2%100
Nagpur14.27 K [62.31 K]1%1400
Nashik3.71 K [7.94 K]1%400
Nellore18.94 K [44.78 K]10%400
Patna14.96 K [15.22 K]17%310
Raipur6.63 K [30.32 K]1%500
Ranchi470 [4.43 K]0%400
Thrissur2.53 Lac [4.86 Lac]7%5901
Vadodara7.04 K [49.66 K]1%1400

Thug Life (Hindi) (Hindi) (2D) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)3.83 Lac [17.99 Lac]1%40930
Mumbai1.48 Lac [11.82 Lac]0%29900
Pune2.29 Lac [6.3 Lac]2%14414
Hyderabad5.63 K [36.46 K]0%1000
Kolkata12.89 K [86.64 K]0%4700
Ahmedabad20.14 K [2.63 Lac]0%23400
Surat39.99 K [3.89 Lac]0%16100
Jaipur66.23 K [2.77 Lac]0%9700
Chandigarh3.28 K [1.53 Lac]0%5200
Bhopal69.62 K [2.08 Lac]5%4804
Lucknow19.46 K [1.49 Lac]0%6400
Agra6 K [45 K]0%1700
Amritsar975 [70.77 K]0%2100
Anand980 [20.29 K]0%2900
Asansol28.66 K [1.86 Lac]6%900
Aurangabad2.05 K [60.16 K]0%3700
Bhavnagar960 [8.76 K]0%2100
Bhawanipatna500 [700 ]0%800
Bhubaneswar24.34 K [77.22 K]1%3100
Dehradun16.06 K [1.25 Lac]2%2501
Durgapur300 [2.7 K]0%600
Gandhinagar880 [1.25 Lac]0%2400
Guwahati3.59 K [19.73 K]1%500
Gwalior9.03 K [45.11 K]0%2100
Indore1.39 Lac [3.76 Lac]5%7550
Jalandhar1.14 K [65.69 K]0%1500
Jamnagar4.63 K [51.94 K]0%1000
Jodhpur2.76 K [1.53 Lac]0%2600
Kanpur2.43 K [76.26 K]0%2900
Kolhapur720 [35 K]0%1700
Kota940 [29.28 K]0%1700
Ludhiana2.87 K [59.69 K]0%2200
Nagpur17.34 K [47.41 K]0%3400
Nashik7.13 K [56.76 K]0%2200
Patiala690 [29.3 K]0%800
Patna10.33 K [62.85 K]1%3500
Raipur15.39 K [1.46 Lac]0%2800
Rajkot12.91 K [69.31 K]0%4200
Ranchi3.71 K [28.49 K]0%2500
Sangli8.68 K [23.08 K]1%900
Siliguri3.84 K [35.86 K]0%1000
Vadodara19.98 K [1.58 Lac]0%6800

Thug Life (IMAX 2D) (Tamil) (IMAX 2D) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)76.93 K [4.13 Lac]3%1600
Mumbai1.05 Lac [3.14 Lac]3%1700
Pune20.78 K [62.55 K]2%600
Kolkata2.17 K [16.11 K]1%200
Ahmedabad7.21 K [25.01 K]3%200
Chennai4.32 Lac [17.27 Lac]22%1020
Coimbatore3.8 Lac [7.21 Lac]45%520
Kochi27.6 K [48.6 K]4%500
Trivandrum1.11 Lac [2.48 Lac]13%500

Thug Life (Telugu) (Telugu) (2D) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)3.7 K [11.1 K]0%900
Mumbai1.04 K [1.04 K]0%500
Hyderabad21.7 Lac [62.56 Lac]5%45316
Ahmedabad1.25 K [1.25 K]0%500
Vijayawada2.88 Lac [6.14 Lac]4%8940
Warangal1.19 Lac [7.09 Lac]5%3000
Guntur76.95 K [2.1 Lac]4%3300
Vizag-Visakhapatnam2.14 Lac [10.19 Lac]3%12701
Nizamabad46.1 K [46.1 K]10%900
Gandhinagar900 [900 ]3%100
Kakinada95.01 K [1.64 Lac]5%1300
Karimnagar88.74 K [3.14 Lac]13%1602
Mahbubnagar8.96 K [1.63 Lac]2%800
Nellore51.27 K [90.21 K]4%1200
Ranchi630 [4.83 K]0%200
Vadodara460 [3.26 K]0%200

Thug Life (IMAX 2D)(Hindi) (Hindi) (IMAX 2D) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)4.4 K [96.69 K]0%700
Mumbai6.26 K [49.29 K]0%400
Surat1.84 K [13.8 K]1%100

Thug Life (4DX) (Tamil) (4DX) 1st Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)

RegionGross [With Block Seats]Real OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling Fast
National Capital Region (NCR)8.82 K [21.92 K]7%200
Mumbai18.09 K [56.95 K]15%200
Kochi17.1 K [39.15 K]19%200
Trivandrum26.15 K [27.05 K]41%211
Indore310 [6.51 K]0%100

About This Movie This film is directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan, T.R. Silambarasan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, and Mahesh Manjrekar in key roles. For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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2025 in Review: Highly Anticipated Films That Disappointed at the Box Office

Having a big star cast and a huge budget does not always guarantee a film's success at the box office. Every year, some of the most awaited movies fail to connect with the audience and end up being major disappointments. The year 2025 saw several such films that had immense pre-release hype but could not deliver the expected results. Let's take a look at the big-scale films that underperformed this year. Highly Anticipated Films of 2025: A Look at the NumbersMovie NameBudgetWorldwide CollectionWar 2₹ 350 Cr₹ 364.35 CrGame Changer₹ 400 Cr₹ 186.25 CrSikandar₹ 180 Cr₹ 184.6 CrFateh₹ 40 Cr₹ 19.05 CrThug Life₹ 280 Cr₹ 97.25 CrVidaamuyarchi₹ 138 Cr₹ 135.65 CrVeera Dheera Sooran₹ 55 Cr₹ 63.45 CrHari Hara Veera Mallu₹ 250 Cr₹ 116.82 Cr120 Bahadur₹ 85 Cr₹ 23.66 CrBaaghi 4₹ 80 Cr₹ 77 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bollywood saw some of its most dependable names and franchises falter this year. War 2, the sequel to a mammoth blockbuster, opened huge due to the hype. However, negative word-of-mouth spread quickly, and the film failed the crucial Monday test, with collections dropping over 70% from its opening day. It was unable to recover and ended its run as a theatrical flop. Salman Khan's Eid offering, Sikandar, also opened big but saw no growth over the weekend. The collections crashed on Monday, and the film barely managed to recover its budget, making it a major underperformer. Franchise films also took a hit this year. Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff, failed to make an impact and ended its run with collections below its budget. Sonu Sood's directorial, Fateh, had a very poor run in theaters. However, some reports suggest the film found its audience after its release on OTT platforms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) South Indian cinema also delivered some of the year's biggest shocks. Ram Charan and director Shankar's mega-budget film Game Changer was expected to be a pan-India blockbuster. However, the film was rejected by the audience from day one and struggled to even cross the ₹200 crore mark against its massive budget. Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi , and Vikram's Veera Dheera Sooran also were the other highly anticipated Tamil films that failed to perform. The films received poor reviews, which resulted in a short and unprofitable theatrical run. Pawan Kalyan's long-in-the-making period action film Hari Hara Veera Mallu also turned out to be a major disapointment. Made on a budget of over ₹250 crore, the film's collections did not even cross the halfway mark. The historical film 120 Bahadur, despite its interesting subject, has failed to attract audiences and its collections have remained very low in its run so far, while the film is still in theaters.

Kamal Haasan's 237th Film: A New Milestone in a Legendary Career Kollywood
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Kamal Haasan's 237th Film: A New Milestone in a Legendary Career

Kamal Haasan, one of Indian cinema's most iconic and versatile actors, is set to embark on a new journey with his 237th film. From his early days as a child artist to becoming a multifaceted actor, director, and producer, Haasan’s career spans over six decades. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter in Kamal Haasan’s illustrious career, promising to offer audiences a fresh and dynamic cinematic experience. Welcome to the world of Kamal Haasan#KamalHaasan #KHAA#HBDKamalHaasan#ActioninAction A Film By @anbariv@ikamalhaasan #MahendranMusic Composer - @jakes_bejoyDOP - #SunilKSEditor - #ShemeerKMProduction Designer - #VineshBanglan Publicity Designer - @tuneyjohn… pic.twitter.com/t35EB21Qzx— Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) November 7, 2025 Kamal Haasan's filmography is as diverse as it is expansive, with over 250 films across various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali. From his breakthrough as a child artist to his rise as a legendary actor, Haasan’s body of work has made a significant impact on the Indian film industry. Here’s a selected list of key films from his career: Kalathur Kannamma (1960) – Haasan made his acting debut as a child artist in this Tamil film. Nayakan (1987) – This film is widely considered the turning point in Haasan’s career. His portrayal of Sakthivel Naiker, a character loosely based on the life of gangster Varadarajan Mudaliar, earned him critical acclaim and international recognition. Nayakan is often regarded as one of the finest performances in Indian cinema and was listed by Time magazine as one of the 100 greatest films of all time. Indian (1996) – Haasan received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his dual role in this political thriller. Dasavathaaram (2008) – Haasan played ten distinct roles in this film, showcasing his versatility. The film was a commercial success and highlighted his unparalleled ability to embody multiple characters. Vikram (2022) – His most recent blockbuster, Vikram, marked a major resurgence in his career. The action-packed film was a massive box-office success and further solidified his status as a pan-Indian superstar. While Kamal Haasan’s career has seen multiple highs, Nayakan remains the film that truly catapulted him to stardom. Directed by Mani Ratnam, Nayakan was a milestone in both Haasan’s career and in Indian cinema. Haasan’s portrayal of Sakthivel Naiker, a morally conflicted gangster, became iconic for its depth, emotional intensity, and powerful screen presence. The role earned Haasan numerous accolades and critical praise, cementing his place as one of India’s greatest actors. Nayakan was a commercial success, and its impact on Indian cinema continues to be felt. The film also gained international recognition and was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 greatest films of all time. As Kamal Haasan moves towards his 237th film, expectations are high. Directed by Anbariv, this film promises to showcase Haasan's skill in high-octane action as well as his deep emotional range. Anbariv, who is known for his intense action films, brings a fresh creative vision to Haasan’s cinematic journey. Before directing Haasan’s 237th film, Anbariv made his mark with several major projects in Tamil cinema. Known for his work in the action genre, Anbariv has directed and worked as a stunt coordinator for multiple successful films. Some of his notable works include: Master (2021) – Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Anbariv played a crucial role as the action choreographer in this blockbuster, which starred Vijay and was one of the biggest hits of 2021. Kaithi (2019) – Another film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, where Anbariv contributed his expertise in action sequences. Vikram (2022) – Anbariv was also involved in the direction of this action-packed blockbuster, which starred Kamal Haasan and grossed over ₹400 crore at the global box office. Anbariv’s background in choreographing intricate action scenes, combined with Haasan’s acting mastery, has set the stage for an intense cinematic experience in their upcoming collaboration. Kamal Haasan’s 237th film is set to be a landmark achievement in his illustrious career, showcasing his versatility and enduring appeal. Directed by the talented Anbariv, known for their exceptional action choreography, the film features a skilled team including Jakes Bejoy (Music Composer), Sunil KS (DOP), Shemeer KM (Editor), Vinesh Banglan (Production Designer), and Tuney John (Publicity Designer).As Haasan continues to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and filmmaking, this film is set to undoubtedly reinforce his reputation as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema.

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Theatrical Window Shortened After Poor Box Office Result; OTT Price Reduced Kollywood
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Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Theatrical Window Shortened After Poor Box Office Result; OTT Price Reduced

Chennai, June 26 - The legendary combo of actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam reunited after 4 decades for a gangster action drama film Thug Life. It is among the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year; however, what followed next shocked the trade. ## Released on June 5, the film met with poor reception from critics and the audience. This resulted in a shocking box office performance of the film as it finished below 100 crores gross globally, turning into one of the biggest disasters of the year. ## Before the release of the film, the makers showed immense confidence in it and even publicly announced that it would be released on an OTT platform only after 8 weeks of theatrical release, breaking out from the usual norm of a 4-week window that exists in the Tamil Film Industry. ## The 8-week theatrical window announcement secured the movie's multiplex release in the Hindi version, becoming one of the first major Tamil movies to have a multiplex release in Hindi in recent times. However, the poor performance of the film led the makers to change their plans. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the makers have shortened the theatrical window of the movie to just 4 weeks to avoid further losses. The negotiations were made after Netflix, which is the official streaming partner of the movie, decided to reduce the OTT price of Thug Life. ## The movie was initially valued at 130 crore for OTT release, but the poor box office performance caused damage to this. It is said that Netflix was looking to renegotiate the price at 90 crore, but both parties eventually settled down at 110 crore for the digital rights, with a reduced OTT window of 4 weeks, as per Pinkvilla. ## Meanwhile, the reduced theatrical window has resulted in a breach of contract between the producers of Thug Life with the distributor and the national multiplex chains in North India. The report further stated that the Multiplex Chains have imposed a fine of 25 lakh on the producers. ## Stay tuned...

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Gets One of The Lowest Ratings In The Opening Weekend Kollywood
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Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Gets One of The Lowest Ratings In The Opening Weekend

Chennai, June 7 - Indian cinema legends, actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam reunited after 38 years for a gangster action drama film Thug Life, which hit the big screen on June 5. The reunion of the two was expected to script a blockbuster, but things have turned into a nightmare for the duo. ## Thug Life was a keenly awaited film, and it generated some hype with decent to good pre-sales. However, despite the big promises, everything has gone wrong for the film since its release, and it seems that the audience has outrightly rejected it. ## The word of mouth for the movie has been poor from the first show, which resulted in below than the expected opening, followed by a big drop on the second day as the total collection of the movie is around 50 crore gross after 2 days. ## Even though there is a holiday on Saturday and Sunday, the chances of a rebound for the movie are almost out of the equation. The audience reception is poor, as the current Google rating for the movie is under 3 out of 10, while IMDb ratings are below 5, which has made things worse and will continue to do so. ## The Google and IMDb ratings of Thug Life are among the lowest for the film in its opening weekend, and it is going down rapidly. There are chances the movie will likely finish under 100 crore gross collection at the worldwide box office. It might cross this cross, but the overall result has already been sealed, which is a disaster. ## The film is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies, and it also stars Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

'Thug Life' Won't Release In Karnataka As Kamal Haasan Refuses To Apologise Over Language Row Kollywood
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'Thug Life' Won't Release In Karnataka As Kamal Haasan Refuses To Apologise Over Language Row

Bengaluru, June 3 - Kamal Haasan's action drama Thug Life release has been stalled in Karnataka after the actor refused to apologise for his language remarks, which allegedly hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas. ## During the audio launch event of his film Thug Life, Kamal Haasan stated that the Kannada language was born out of the Tamil language. The actor's remarks led to a big controversy among the people of Karnataka and the Film Chamber, who threatened to stall the release of the film in the state if he didn't apologise. ## Haasan had refused to apologise and filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking protection and to allow the film's release. The High Court, however, also orally advised Haasan to issue an apology for the remarks, as it hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka, according to Live Law. ## The actor filed a reply in the court, on which the court orally said, "There is no apology in it. You may be Kamal Haasan or anybody, but you cannot hurt the sentiments of the masses. The division of this country is on linguistic lines. A public figure cannot make such statements. What has happened because of it is unrest, disharmony. People of Karnataka only asked for an apology. Now you come here seeking protection". ## Haasan stated in his reply that he had "no malice" towards the Kannada language and proposed to have a dialogue with the Film Chamber. Meanwhile, the film slated to hit the theatres on June 05, won't be released in the State (for now). ## Stay tuned...

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