The Tamil comedy-drama Thaai Kizhavi is continuing its impressive performance at the Indian box office. Headlined by Radhika Sarathkumar, the film has maintained solid momentum even in its third week in theatres.
After delivering strong numbers during its first two weeks, the film witnessed another significant jump in collections on day 16 (third Saturday), thanks to steady audience demand and minimal competition at the box office.
Day 16 Box Office Collection
On its third Saturday, the film recorded an estimated ₹3.71 crore net at the Indian box office. This marks a massive 124% jump compared to day 15, when the film collected around ₹1.65 crore.
With this growth, the total collection of the film after 16 days has reached approximately ₹48.06 crore net in India, which translates to around ₹56.71 crore gross.
Trade expectations suggest that the film could soon cross the ₹50 crore net mark as it continues its theatrical run.
Week-Wise Box Office Breakdown
Here’s how the film has performed so far:
| Week | Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹23.25 crore |
| Week 2 | ₹19.45 crore |
| Day 15 | ₹1.65 crore |
| Day 16 | ₹3.71 crore |
| Total | ₹48.06 crore |
The steady performance across weeks shows strong word-of-mouth among audiences.
Crosses Massive 400% ROI
Made on a reported budget of around ₹9 crore, Thaai Kizhavi has already generated huge profits for its makers.
Against its production cost, the film has earned ₹48.06 crore net, resulting in an impressive profit of ₹39.06 crore. In percentage terms, this translates to a massive 434% return on investment (ROI).
According to box office benchmarks, this level of profitability has secured the film a “Super Hit” verdict.
With this achievement, Thaai Kizhavi has become the second Tamil film of 2026 to cross the 400% ROI milestone, after With Love.
Box Office Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹9 crore |
| India Net Collection | ₹48.06 crore |
| Profit | ₹39.06 crore |
| ROI | 434% |
| Verdict | Super Hit |
About the Film
The film is directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Sivakarthikeyan, and Kalai Arasu under the banners of Passion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan Productions.
Apart from Radhika Sarathkumar, the movie also features Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, and Bala Saravanan in key roles.
The film was released in theatres on February 27 and distributed by AGS Entertainment. With strong word-of-mouth and consistent collections, the movie continues to emerge as one of the most profitable Tamil films of the year.
