CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Mar 18th 2013 to Mar 24th 2013
Week : 7
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 12,82,72,647
Verdict: Blockbuster
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 51
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 30%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 3,86,307
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 60
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 20%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 3,11,984
CAST AND CREW
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Production: Raaj Kamal Films International
Cast: Andrea Jeremiah, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kamal Haasan, Nassar, Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Shekar Kapur
Direction: Kamal Haasan
Screenplay: Kamal Haasan
Story: Kamal Haasan
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Background score: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Cinematography: Sanu Varghese
Dialogues: Kamal Haasan
Editing: Mahesh Narayanan
Singers: Benny Dayal, Kamal Haasan, Shankar Mahadevan, Suraj Jagan
PRO: Nikhil Murugan

Vishwaroopam is probably one of Kamal’s most unforgettable movies – both in terms of its reception as well as its pre-release hullaballoo. However, all is well that ends well and Vishwaroopam has emerged as one of the blockbusters of the year.

Trade Talk

Nearing 50 days yet Vishwaroopam is doing good business on weekends in the city’s multiplexes.

Public Talk

To add another feather in its crown, Vishwaroopam’s art direction won a National Award recently.

VISHWAROOPAM PREVIOUS WEEK RANKINGS


VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 7 RANKING : 4
Mar 11th 2013 to Mar 17th 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 45
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 40%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 4,73,868
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 128
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 25%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 13,31,510

The spy thriller, partly shot in the US, starts off as a regular family drama and transpires into something bigger and sinister. Kamal, Pooja Kumar, Andrea and Rahul Bose star in Kamal's directorial venture that fetched him more news headlines than probably any of his movies.

Trade Talk :

This blockbuster has been making good moolah at the box office and multiplexes in the city are still reluctant to let go of the movie.

Public Talk :

Much has been said and talked about Vishwaroopam, now it’s time for the sequel to take over.

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 6 RANKING : 2
Mar 04th 2013 to Mar 10th 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 96
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 45%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 18,19,827
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 216
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 30%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 24,06,414

If there is one Tamil movie that made headlines in recent times, Vishwaroopam would have to be that. Kamal weathered the storm and the movie released to much accolades and commercial success.

Trade Talk :

Vishwaroopam is a profitable venture and is declared as one of the solid hits of the year.

Public Talk :

Vishwaroopam II is already creating enough buzz.

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 5 RANKING : 2
Feb 25th 2013 to Mar 03rd 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 219
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 60%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 44,82,819
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 264
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 40%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 38,36,120

Kamal’s Vishwaroopam was victimized and stood testimony for the status of freedom of expression in the world’s largest democracy. Otherwise, it’s a tautly written, brilliantly performed and composed movie with one of the finest actors in Indian cinema.

Trade Talk :

Most likely to be a blockbuster, Vishwaroopam seems to have broken all predictions despite its inordinate delay in releasing after the ruckus. Multiplex audiences are giving the much desired weekend push in collections.

Public Talk :

Pooja Kumar and Andrea spread some cheer in the otherwise grim action thriller.

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 4 RANKING : 2
Feb 25th 2013 to Mar 03rd 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 204
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 60%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 40,33,845
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 252
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 40%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 35,64,904

Kamal’s Vishwaroopam was victimized and stood testimony for the status of freedom of expression in the world’s largest democracy. Otherwise, it’s a tautly written, brilliantly performed and composed movie with one of the finest actors in Indian cinema.

Trade Talk :

Most likely to be a blockbuster, Vishwaroopam seems to have broken all predictions despite its inordinate delay in releasing after the ruckus. Multiplex audiences are giving the much desired weekend push in collections.

Public Talk :

Pooja Kumar and Andrea spread some cheer in the otherwise grim action thriller.

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 3 RANKING : 1
Feb 18th 2013 to Feb 24th 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 348
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 80%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 91,00,380
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 640
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 55%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 1,43,79,332

Part spy thriller, part drama, Vishwaroopam is a well written and brilliantly performed entertainer that never loses its pace. Kamal, Andrea and Pooja play prominent roles in the movie that has an ensemble of actors.

Trade Talk :

Thanks to the publicity, albeit negative, Vishwaroopam has had unimaginable amount of hype that translated into business as soon as it released. The movie is now in a safer place financially and is fast on its way to become a blockbuster hit of the year.

Public Talk :

Vishwaroopam II is in the making and a release announcement is expected soon.

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 2 RANKING : 1
Feb 11th 2013 to Feb 17th 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 573
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 92%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,89,11,145
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 712
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 80%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 2,22,07,616

Kamal’s spy thriller has kept all the controversies at bay and is going great guns after its release. Neatly written, directed and performed, Vishwaroopam weaves together terrorism and its effect into its narrative fabric quite successfully.

Trade Talk :

The good opening is paving way to sustained good collections. Halls reported near-full attendance even in the second week of its release.

Public Talk :

Vishwaroopam 2 is in the making!

VISHWAROOPAM - WEEK : 1 RANKING : 1
Feb 04th 2013 to Feb 10th 2013
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 891
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 99%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 3,06,40,101
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 297
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 100%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 1,03,86,475

Although any controversy is good controversy for a movie, in the case of Vishwaroopam it seems to have gone on too long. The brilliantly written and directed spy thriller stars Kamal and an ensemble of actors with hummable music thrown in. It finally released all over TN on February 7th.

Trade Talk :

The hullabaloo has helped the movie gain enough and more publicity mileage, which is witnessed by the overwhelmingly good opening.

Public Talk :

With extremely positive reviews and sentiments, the movie is here to stay on the charts for quite some time.

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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