Thunivu review, release LIVE UPDATES: Ajith's film is a clash with Vijay's Varisu. In what is touted as one of the high points of Tamil cinema in 2023, Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu has clashed with Vijay’s Varisu at the box office. Trade experts predict a box office war this week between the two films. The two actors, Ajith and Vijay, are superstars in their own right, and it will be interesting to see how the two films will fare at the box office.
Thunivu is a heist thriller that has Ajith essaying the role of a bank robber. The trailer had him taking a bank hostage and demanding a huge sum. Unlike his previous ventures, Ajith seems to be playing a grey character in the film. It also stars actors Manju Warrier, John Kokken, and Samuthirakani. The movie has music by Ghibran.
Watch the trailer of Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu here:
The director of Thunivu, H Vinoth had earlier told indianexpress.com, “Thunivu is a multi-genre film with songs, comedy, fights, and everything you expect from a commercial film. To put it one line, it is a game of the wicked.” Thunivu marks Vinoth and Ajith’s third collaboration. The actor-director duo have earlier worked together in Nekronda Paarvai and Valimai.
Thunivu has received a good advance booking in Tamil Nadu. Film trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared on Twitter, “Excellent adv booking for both #Thunivu and #Varisu all over TN.” Speaking about the big box office clash between the two films, he also told Pinkvilla, “It is like Avengers and Avatar’s clash in Hollywood and Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan in Bollywood.”
Thunivu is largely entertaining as long as it stays cold and dark, and as long as Ajith walks, dances, and screams like a maniac. The moment it sobers up, it loses its wicked charm. Read More.
"Hoping to see an interesting and healthy competition between Varisu and Thunivu and the fans of #ThalapathyVijay anna and #ThalaAjith sir!????," Sibi Sathyaraj said via Twitter.
Arya shared on Twitter, "Wishing #Ajith sir #HVinoth brother and the whole team of #Thunivu a blockbuster hit ???? advance Pongal treat for all ??."
Darshan, who stars in Thunivu, tweeted, "Extremely happy to be a small part in #AK sir’s #Thunivu ? Thank you so much #HVinoth sir for this opportunity ??? Always grateful ?? #ThunivuPongal #Ajithkumar? ♥?."
More screens have been added for Ajith-starrer Thunivu in Malaysia.
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishing the whole team of #Thunivu a huge success... all the best to our #thala #ajith sir..and the whole team a blockbuster too.. ???."
Sakshi Agarwal posted on Twitter, "Thalaaaa Vera level ???? Mesmerized ?? #Thunivu."
Varisu actor R Sarath Kumar tweeted, "Enjoy the classic creation of #Thunivu during this festive season. My hearty wishes to team #Thunivu ?????? ????."
Actor Arun Vijay tweeted, "Ajith sir's killer SWAG!!??? A treat for the audience... Action..Screenplay..Perfomance.. Message...???? #Thunivu ???Kudos to #HVinoth and team...??."
Boney Kapoor shared a teaser of Ajith's film and wrote, "#Thunivu is all yours ?? Enjoy the festive season with family and friends??."
As per reports, both films are getting 80-90% occupancy in early shows. But the clash also means a share of the market, so the collections of both films might not be huge. It is a long extended weekend and holiday period so these Pongal releases can take advantage of that but it will depend on how Thunivu and Varisu are received.
A case has been reportedly filed against Vijay and Ajith fans for violating rules in Puducherry. A complaint has been filed against both fans for putting up banners without permission in areas including Annasalai, Thirammalai Adigal road. 10 cases were registered against Vijay and Ajith fans in various police stations.
Ajith and Vijay's movie shows will have the Tamil version of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's Pathaan trailer.
Lyca Productions tweeted, "#THUNIVU ? day is here! ? As we celebrate the release, we take a look back at the wonderful experiences we had while promoting the film! ? #ThunivuFromToday? #MyThunivuPongal ? #NoGutsNoGlory ???."
AK fan @Venkatesh_ET took to Twitter to post, "#Thunivu / #Thegimpu :- #Ajith excelled in Stylish action drama.. ????#HVinoth came up with Social massage Superb action sequences.. but only minus was routine story. Passable pongal mixture for fans."
A Twitter user @Suresht_27 posted, "#Thunivureview SuperB Movie ?wonderfully done by H.Vinoth Team. AK @ #Thala did it EXCEPTIONALLY well. As a Fan and as a family can enjoy it without any backlogs ? Can't be better Pongal Treat."
@Mahesh_Bourbon tweeted, "What Made #Thunivu as Special than #Varisu? Screenplay is Lengthy and Predictable Scenes in Varisu. But Other end , Vinoth had Other Idea's ??? Yup.. Peppy song,Comedy, Few VJ Scenes Saved film but in Thunivu Story is well Narrated and Explained Very Well ?? Thunivu : Won."
Both Ajith Kumar and Vijay's fans were seen bursting firecrackers, dancing and celebrating outside a movie theatre as they gathered to watch the films Thunivu and Varisu.
The Ajith fan lost his life during the Thunivu movie celebration in Chennai. ANI reported, "Bharath Kumar, a fan of actor Ajith Kumar, who jumped in excitement from a slow-moving lorry succumbed to injuries on Poonamallee highways near Rohini theatre, Chennai. Case registered. He had come to watch Thunivu film's 1 am show at the theater: Police officials."
A fan @CinemaWithAB tweeted, "Appreciation post for #AjithKumar?? His swag, style, screen presence, dialogue delivery etc...everything excelled with his extraordinary efforts?? Personally felt this is the best performance of #AK in recent years?#Thunivu".
Shows for both Vijay and Ajith's films Varisu and Thunivu, respectively, began at 1 am and 4 am. As the fans gathered in large numbers, police had to lathi-charge at several locations. After Ajith's fans tore down a banner of Vijay's Varisu placed in the theatres, Vijay's fans also tore many banners of Ajith's Thunivu. This has stirred up an on-field battle between both fan clubs, and police officials came in to calm the situation.
Ajith stars in a decent heist film that is weighed down by generic tropes. The setup of Ajith and H Vinoth’s heist film is intriguing, but when the director finally shows all his cards, it’s not the royal flush one would want it to be.
READ THE FULL THUNIVU REVIEW HERE
Ramesh Bala shared his view for Thunivu and tweeted, "#Thunivu [4/5] : #AK 's attitude.. Dialogue delivery.. Action.. 360 degree action sequence.. The way he handles guns.. All 3 songs.. More than ticket price worth..Money message is a bonus."
Ajith Kumar starrer Thunivu and Vijay starrer Varisu have released on the same day, and fans are not happy with this clash. Some Ajith Kumar fans tore posters of Vijay starrer Varisu outside a movie theatre in Chennai.
Actor Kabir Duhan Singh tweeted, "#Thunivu & #Vaarisu???? Best wishes to both the brilliant actors #ajith sir & #vijay sir. will watch both in mumbai ??."
Fans unveil creative cut outs of Ajith Kumar on the eve of Thunivu's release.
Malayalam actor Manju Warrier plays an important role in Ajith-starrer Thunivu.
Ajith's Thunivu will also be released in Australia and New Zealand on January 11.
Ajith's Thunivu will also be released in Malaysia on January 11.
Fans gear up for the release of Ajith Kumar-starrer Thunivu.
Sai Dharam Tej posted on Twitter, "It's always a treat to watch Ajith sir in action and #Thegimpu /#Thunivu looks like a new shade of him in action. My best wishes to #Ajithkumar sir, #HVinoth sir, @BoneyKapoor Garu, @ManjuWarrier4 ma’am, @GhibranOfficial, @ZeeStudios_, @BayViewProjOffl and the entire team."
Producer Boney Kapoor, Ajith's wife Shalini and the cast and crew recently attended a preview show of Thunivu in Chennai.
Ramesh Bala, the box office tracker, says, “If Varisu and Thunivu had come out as a solo release, both the films would have earned about Rs 40 to 45 crore on the opening day in Tamil Nadu, but now, with them coming together, I think each one would earn around Rs 20-25 crore on the first day.” Read More.
Talking to indianexpress.com, H Vinoth shared that Ajith doesn't like his fans promoting his movies. He just wants them to watch his films and enjoy. Vinoth shared, "Ajith is okay with fans doing certain things for fun. But, he believes that they shouldn’t spend all their time just doing such things. He just wants them to watch when a new movie comes out and celebrate it. But, they shouldn’t abuse anyone using a film. Cinema must be just a part of their lives and not life itself."
Talking about his association with Ajith Kumar, filmmaker H Vinoth told indianexpress.com, "Ajith doesn’t have the airs of a star. He behaves with everyone like a common man. On the sets, he will be like a man next door. We both have a comfortable relationship. We have mutual trust.”
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor, who has co-produced Thunivu, wished that the audience enjoys the film as much as they enjoyed making it. He told DT Next, "I hope you all go to the theaters to watch and enjoy the film as we have enjoyed making the film. I hope the film becomes successful as the team has worked very hard. Ajith and Vinoth have given their best. Manju Warrier has looked glamorous and has given her best. Let's hope everyone's good work is applauded.
The director of Thunivu, H Vinoth shared his two cents on the box office clash between Ajith's film and Vijay's Varisu on Thursday. He told indianexpress.com, "It’s in the hands of the fans to keep it (competition) healthy. Two films are coming out and there is a long holiday for the Pongal festival. People, who have money, can watch both films. Otherwise, they can select one film and watch it."
Film trade expert Ramesh Bala has shared on Twitter that Ajith Kumar's film Thunivu is leading in Tamil Nadu both in terms of screen count and advance bookings. He tweeted, "#Thunivu leads all over TN..Both in screen count and in adv booking.."
The fans of Ajith in the USA are all set for the release of Thunivu. The production house, Lyca Productions shared pictures of promotional vans of the film stationed outside Indian restaurants in Dallas.
The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the 4 am and 5 am shows of Ajith Kumar's Thunivu from January 13 to January 16. Also, the fans of the actor will not be allowed to anoint milk on the banners of the film placed outside the theaters.