CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Oct 29th 2012 to Nov 04th 2012
Week : 8
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 6,49,59,556
Verdict: Hit
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 24
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 19%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 85,239
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 44
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 17%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 1,66,700
CAST AND CREW
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Production: M. Sasikumar
Cast: Lakshmi Menon, Sasikumar, Soori, Vijay Sethupathi
Direction: Prabhakaran
Music: N. R. Raghunanthan
Cinematography: Premkumar
Singers: Anand Aravindakshan, G.V.Prakash Kumar, Haricharan, Saindhavi, Shreya Ghoshal
Lyrics : Madhan Karky, Mohan Rajan, Na. Muthukumar, Thamarai

Sundarapandian marks the return of winning ways for Sasikumar after the average showings of Eesan and Poraali. In this he dons just the actor’s hat and he has succeeded in giving a wholesome rural drama, which has appealed to the masses in a big way. SR Prabahakaran, a former assistant to Sasikumar has entered the industry as a director in a grand manner.

Trade Talk

The movie recently completed 50 days at the box-office and it’s a win-all situation for everyone concerned.

Public Talk

Lakshmi Menon has entered the public consciousness in a big way.

SUNDARAPANDIAN PREVIOUS WEEK RANKINGS
SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 7 RANKING : 4
Oct 22nd 2012 to Oct 28th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 33
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 20%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,50,030
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 48
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 15%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 1,68,750

Directed by debut director Prabhakaran, a former associate of Sasikumar, Sundarapandian has romance, comedy and drama in equal proportions. Sasikumar produces the movie while starring in it alongside Lakshmi Menon, Vijay Sethupathi and Appukutty.

Trade Talk :

The romance drama has been declared a solid hit; sleeper hit is more like the term to be used since the movie picked up after its first week of release.

Public Talk :

What with its commercial success in Tamil, the movie is likely to be remade in Telugu as well.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 6 RANKING : 6
Oct 15th 2012 to Oct 21st 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 18
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 35%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,25,212
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 92
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 30%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 6,47,088

Although Sundarapandian is a tale of love and friendship that revolves around the title character Sundarapandian, played by Sasikumar, the movie has a significant role given to its female lead Lakshmi Menon as well.

Trade Talk :

Sundarapandian is a sleeper hit. After the above average opening, the movie garnered a solid place at the box office, thanks to its collection results.

Public Talk :

Lakshmi Menon and her upcoming Kumki seem promising.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 5 RANKING : 2
Oct 08th 2012 to Oct 14th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 141
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 47%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 18,10,669
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 260
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 47%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 33,71,676

Sundarapandian is a romance drama directed by Sasikumar’s erstwhile assistant director Prabhakaran that deals with friendship and love in a village backdrop – not quite unlike the team’s other ventures.

Trade Talk :

Slowly gathering momentum at the box office, Sundarapandian is now at a very good position according to trade analysts and is still making good business.

Public Talk :

Sasikumar knows a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t in the movie business.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 4 RANKING : 2
Oct 01st 2012 to Oct 07th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 213
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 65%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 41,46,909
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 268
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 62%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 52,69,145

A typical drama of friendship and love, Sundarapandian is directed by Prabhakaran and stars the usual array of talented actors, often lesser known, as is customary in Sasikumar movies.

Trade Talk :

This low budget film has made it big and it has joined the hit list of the year.

Public Talk :

Trust Sasikumar and his team to deliver a decent entertainer without an overdose of melodrama.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 3 RANKING : 2
Sep 24th 2012 to Sep 30th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 237
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 69%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 47,36,689
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 340
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 64%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 65,31,035

Sundarapandian is your regular dosage of realistic cinema from the Sasikumar camp that is synonymous with such movies. Directed by Prabhakaran, who once assisted Sasi, the movie is a simplistic story of love and relationships set in the backdrop of a village.

Trade Talk :

Made in a fairly low budget, Sundarapandian has had an above average opening and followed it up with handsome returns, making it a box-office hit.

Public Talk :

Memorable performances by the film’s actors complemented by a neat screenplay.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 2 RANKING : 1
Sep 17th 2012 to Sep 23rd 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 381
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 82%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,22,05,645
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 532
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 72%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 1,48,38,601

Directed by Sasikumar’s former assistant director Prabhakaran, Sundarapandian is a story that largely follows the framework of Sasikumar movies. Endearing acting and neat screenplay are the major draws of the movie.

Trade Talk :

The opening has been decent and the movie seems to be making above average collections, thanks to the unexpected two-day holiday in the mid-week.

Public Talk :

All the actors, particularly the film’s heroine Lakshmi Menon have showcased commendable performances.

SUNDARAPANDIAN - WEEK : 1 RANKING : 1
Sep 10th 2012 to Sep 16th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 369
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 79%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,07,06,168

Sasikumar returns with yet another charming village story directed by his associate Prabhakaran, a story that involves love, friendship and a whole range of emotions.

Trade Talk :

Like his usual movies, Sundarapandian also had a slightly above average opening. Word of mouth and favorable reviews are expected to propel the movie’s collections.

Public Talk :

The film’s heroine, the beautiful and talented Lakshmi Menon, who can act as well.

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office collection from the following areas:

Adambakkam, Anna Saalai, Adyar, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Ashok Nagar, Avadi, Ayanavaram, Chrompet, Egmore, Injambakkam, Kanathur, Karapakkam, Kilpauk, Kolathur, Koyambedu, Madippakkam, Minjur, Moolakadai, Mount Road, Mylapore, Nanganallur, Navalur, Perambur, Purasaiwakkam, Redhills, Royapet, Royapuram, Saidapet, T Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Tondiarpet, Vadapalani, Villivakkam, Virugambakkam, West Mambalam

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