Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, and starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, had a strong start at the box office upon its release. Based on the 1997 American film Breakdown, the film made a solid debut on its opening day, but experienced a significant drop on Day 2.

Day 2 Box Office Collection

• Day 1 Collection: ₹26 crore net
  • ₹25.5 crore from Tamil
  • ₹0.5 crore from Telugu (released as Pattudala)
• Day 2 Collection: ₹32.12 crore net
  • The film experienced a significant dip on Day 2, with a net collection of around ₹6.12 crore in India.

Despite the drop in collections on Day 2, the film’s total net collection stands at ₹32.12 crore. The film’s occupancy rates were 21.48% for morning shows, 31.44% for afternoon shows, and 37.25% for evening shows.

Vignesh Shivan’s Review

Director Vignesh Shivan praised Vidaamuyarchi in his review, especially highlighting Ajith Kumar’s performance. He mentioned that the film was an intense thriller, with Ajith’s screen presence holding the entire film together. Shivan also appreciated the realistic action scenes and the emotional depth that Ajith brought to the character. He also gave credit to Anirudh’s music, saying it added to the experience, especially during intense scenes.

“Such an intense thriller! Like solving a puzzle, it keeps you hooked from the first to the last frame!! AK sir’s screen presence, his suave carries the entire film on his shoulders!” – Vignesh Shivan

About Vidaamuyarchi

Vidaamuyarchi tells the story of a man who embarks on a rescue mission after his wife is kidnapped by a notorious group in Azerbaijan. Unlike typical star-driven commercial films featuring Ajith Kumar, this movie presents him in a more grounded role, where he plays an ordinary man driven by love and desperation to save his wife. According to Hindustan Times, the film avoids the usual larger-than-life portrayal of Ajith and offers a more realistic and emotional portrayal of a man caught in an extraordinary situation.

While Vidaamuyarchi had a strong opening, its Day 2 collection saw a decline, which may suggest challenges ahead for the film at the box office. However, the positive reviews, especially for Ajith’s performance and the film’s thrilling narrative, may help it recover in the coming days.