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3. ENGLISH VINGLISH

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Nov 05th 2012 to Nov 11th 2012
Week : 6
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 79,90,411
Verdict: Average
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 36
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 17%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 1,44,010
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 32
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 15%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 1,29,612
CAST AND CREW
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Production: R. Balki, R. K. Damani, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Sunil Lulla
Cast: Adil Hussain, Ajith Kumar, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, Sridevi
Direction: Gauri Shinde
Music: Amit Trivedi
Cinematography: Laxman Utekar
Distribution: Eros International, IBC Motion Pictures

One of 2012’s surprise packets at the Tamil Nadu box-office has to be this Gauri Shinde movie which has put Sridevi back into the public memory. Ajith’s cameo has also given extra impetus to the collections.

Trade Talk

English Vinglish has entered its 6th week at the box-office and this is no mean feat

Public Talk

 

A standing ovation for this sensitive and uplifting movie about the increasing impact of English on Indian households. 

ENGLISH VINGLISH PREVIOUS WEEK RANKINGS
ENGLISH VINGLISH - WEEK : 5 RANKING : 3
Oct 29th 2012 to Nov 04th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 33
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 20%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 1,64,070
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 44
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 17%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 1,73,200

A memorable movie by Gauri Shinde, that has brought back Sridevi into the limelight. The Tamil version has also positioned Ajith in a remarkably different avatar in contrast to his serious ‘suited’ look in movies like Billa.

Trade Talk :

English Vinglish has exceeded expectations and garnered decent returns. It’s still running in a few centers. 

Public Talk :

Unanimously positive, all the way.

ENGLISH VINGLISH - WEEK : 4 RANKING : 3
Oct 22nd 2012 to Oct 28th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 36
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 40%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 3,33,360
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 48
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 32%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 3,51,804

A leaf out of a housewife’s life, Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish is a brilliant take on middle class aspirations about the English language with a brilliant performance by Sridevi.

Trade Talk :

After the above average opening, the Tamil version slowly picked up with increased collections whereas the Hindi version is an official super hit of the year.

Public Talk :

It’s official: Sridevi’s comeback is hugely successful!

ENGLISH VINGLISH - WEEK : 3 RANKING : 3
Oct 15th 2012 to Oct 21st 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 36
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 55%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 4,61,810
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 56
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 45%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 6,04,251

Sridevi’s comeback has had a mighty impact on actors who are waiting on the heels for their turn. Gauri Shinde’s screenplay and able direction see the move through.

Trade Talk :

The movie is making good business – much more than the direct Tamil ones, thanks to Sridevi’s star power and Ajith’s little presence.

Public Talk :

The songs, the direction, the screenplay – everything works in the movie.

ENGLISH VINGLISH - WEEK : 2 RANKING : 4
Oct 08th 2012 to Oct 14th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 75
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 70%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 13,42,876
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 104
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 70%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 18,40,902

English Vinglish is directed by Gauri Shinde and stars Sridevi in a central character of a housewife and her attempts at learning the English language to cope up with her anglicized family.

Trade Talk :

The Tamil version slowly picked up and has now become a favorite among family audiences with multiplexes registering good attendance.

Public Talk :

Despite a few signs of ageing, the graceful Sridevi’s acting skills haven’t diminished one bit.

ENGLISH VINGLISH - WEEK : 1 RANKING : 3
Oct 01st 2012 to Oct 07th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 120
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 70%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 24,44,516

In a mighty comeback, Sridevi takes over the film in a simplistic story of a housewife’s aspirations to improve her linguistics in a language that the world is increasingly cozying up to.

Trade Talk :

Though the opening day wasn’t phenomenal, Ajith’s cameo and the extremely favorable word of mouth pushed the movie’s prospects and it ran to packed houses over the weekend.

Public Talk :

Sridevi’s comeback and Ajith’s entertaining cameo have garnered many eyeballs.

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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