Varisu vs Thunivu box office collection Day 8: Vijay’s film extends lead over Ajith’s actioner by Rs 30 crore in India

Meanwhile, Vijay’s family entertainer Varisu is racing ahead at the box office. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film earned an impressive Rs 8.50 crore even after a week in cinemas. Varisu’s total net collection in India now stands at Rs 128.30 crore, which is a significantly bigger number than Thunivu’s.

As reported by Sacnilk, Varisu had a 33.33 per cent Tamil occupancy. Even as its earns big money domestically, Varisu is said to be creating a storm at the ticket counters globally. Sacnilk said that the mass entertainer has already crossed the milestone of Rs 200 crore, thereby becoming the first Indian feature to have made it to the Rs 200 crore club in the new year. The producers revealed that the film’s global haul stands at Rs 210 crore. The film has done especially well in Vijay’s home ground, Tamil Nadu. Varisu has minted Rs 89 crore in the state in its first week alone. Meanwhile, Thunivu minted Rs 84 crore in Tamil Nadu.

Both movies largely received mixed reviews from critics. Indianexpress.com’s Kirubhakar Purushothaman gave three stars to each film. “Varisu is a mix-mash of many films including Srimanthudu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Athari.”