The fact is that sometimes a movie comes unannounced without advertising campaigns and star-ring, and yet it is able to find its way to the hearts of the viewers.
This is what has occurred to the Tamil film Thaai Kizhavi. Radhika Sarathkumar is an elderly actress who has shocked the entire world with an amazing performance which is currently paying off in huge form in the box office.
The even more remarkable thing about the film is that it was produced with a very small budget but it is doing much better than what is expected of it. When the major films with huge budgets are in the news, Thaai Kizhavi is one that reminds us how any good story and acting can have the power to win the audience.
In few days of its release, the film already started gaining positive word of mouth and slowly the collections began to increase. The movie is now undergoing an extensive debate due to its incredible success without the intense advertisement and the use of no big male stars.
Thaai Kizhavi Worldwide Collection Stuns the Industry.
Thaai Kizhavi has made an incredible showing at the box office according to reports made by Sacnilk. The movie has already covered a major milestone by claiming to have crossed ₹50 crore all over the world within only ten days which is a massive feat considering that the movie was produced on a small scale.
The Indian collection of the film has already hit about 40 crores and the domestic audiences have been very supportive. Their success is even greater when one considers that this film is said to have been produced on a low budget of approximately 10 crores.
This implies that the film has already become more than its cost of production and become a lucrative project to the creators. In the case of a film that was not based on extensive promotional efforts and a massive cast of stars, such figures are a clear indication of the extent to which audiences have been able to identify with the story.
A Movie That Radiates without a Star Cast.
Among the most curious things about Thaai Kizhavi is that it has no significant male starring in it. Rather, it is the storyline and the strong performance of Radhika Sarathkumar which propels the film. The viewers have liked the film with its grounded and touching script.
The role of the older actress does not seem fake or unrelatable, which has contributed to the spread of positive word of mouth about the movie. The box office has steadily risen as the film has continued to be suggested by the viewers to others.
It also demonstrates the willingness of the audiences nowadays to embrace cinema that is content based in that it can provide something substantial and entertaining.
Story of Thaai Kizhavi
Thaai Kizhavi was an escape movie that came out in the theatres on 27 February and is based on an old rich woman residing in a village. The role of a strong and influential woman, which is the owner of valuable property, is played by Radhika Sarathkumar as the character of the name of the woman is Pavunthai.
Due to her riches, most of her family members and even her own children are secretly waiting until the day she may die so that they get their share of her wealth. The irony however is that the old woman lives a long life and does not give them the chance they are waiting to get.
However, it is in a curious twist of events that she falls ill. All the family members begin paying significant attention to her when out of greed and hope of getting her wealth.
This is followed by an emotional and dramatic ride that reveals the greed, family relations, and human nature in a very entertaining manner. The storyline in the film coupled with good performances has significantly contributed towards bringing viewers to theatres.
What is So Much Hype in Thaai Kizhavi?
The successful performance of Thaai Kizhavi is a topic of discussion in the motion picture industry as it is against the popular notion that only big-budget movies can make it in the box office.
The movie resonates with the viewers with their emotional storylines and characters that people can relate to. The audience likes the simplicity of the story and good acting of Radhika Sarathkumar.
With the word of mouth still going on, an increasing number of individuals are becoming interested to see the film. The fact that it has made good profits in the short span of ten days indicates that people are still appreciating meaningful movies as opposed to flashy advertisements.
FAQ
Q1.How much has Thaai Kizhavi made at the box office?
The movie is said to have grossed over 50 crores in the international markets in the first 10 days in its release.
Q2.What is the budget of Thaai Kizhavi?
The movie itself is produced on an estimated budget of 10 crore and so the current performance on the box office is very lucrative.
Q3.Who is in the lead role in Thaai Kizhavi?
Radhika Sarathkumar plays the lead as a rich aged woman, by the name Pavunthai.
