Thaai Kizhavi maintained a steady pace at the Indian box office on Day 30 with an estimated net collection of around ₹0.30 Cr. The Tamil rural comedy, which has been running strong on positive word-of-mouth, saw a typical weekend uptick from the previous day’s lower weekday numbers, though overall footfalls remain modest in its extended fifth week.
Early estimates for Day 31 (Sunday) point to a collection of approximately ₹0.25 Cr net. This reflects a minor dip from Saturday but aligns with the film’s consistent performance in limited centres, driven by family audiences and strong reviews for Radikaa Sarathkumar’s central performance.
The movie continues to impress as one of the early success stories of 2026, having already delivered massive returns on its modest budget. With steady occupancy in Tamil Nadu and select markets, it is expected to add a few more crores before concluding its theatrical run.
Thaai Kizhavi Day 31 Box Office Collection in India
| Day | Date | Collection India Net (₹ Cr) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 27 Feb 2026 (1st Friday) | 2.70 | – |
| Day 2 | 28 Feb 2026 (1st Saturday) | 5.10 | +89% |
| Day 3 | 01 Mar 2026 (1st Sunday) | 6.35 | +24% |
| Day 4 | 02 Mar 2026 (1st Monday) | 3.00 | -53% |
| Day 5 | 03 Mar 2026 (1st Tuesday) | 2.75 | -8% |
| Day 6 | 04 Mar 2026 (1st Wednesday) | 2.30 | -16% |
| Day 7 | 05 Mar 2026 (1st Thursday) | 1.75 | -24% |
| Day 8 | 06 Mar 2026 (2nd Friday) | 2.60 | +49% |
| Day 9 | 07 Mar 2026 (2nd Saturday) | 4.75 | +83% |
| Day 10 | 08 Mar 2026 (2nd Sunday) | 5.10 | +7% |
| Day 11 | 09 Mar 2026 (2nd Monday) | 2.55 | -50% |
| Day 12 | 10 Mar 2026 (2nd Tuesday) | 2.05 | -20% |
| Day 13 | 11 Mar 2026 (2nd Wednesday) | 1.60 | -22% |
| Day 14 | 12 Mar 2026 (2nd Thursday) | 1.42 | -11% |
| Day 15 | 13 Mar 2026 (3rd Friday) | 1.70 | +20% |
| Day 16 | 14 Mar 2026 (3rd Saturday) | 3.18 | +87% |
| Day 17 | 15 Mar 2026 (3rd Sunday) | 3.40 | +7% |
| Day 18 | 16 Mar 2026 (3rd Monday) | 0.85 | -75% |
| Day 19 | 17 Mar 2026 (3rd Tuesday) | 0.85 | 0% |
| Day 20 | 18 Mar 2026 (3rd Wednesday) | 0.84 | -1% |
| Day 21 | 19 Mar 2026 (3rd Thursday) | 1.10 | +31% |
| Day 22 | 20 Mar 2026 (4th Friday) | 0.71 | -35% |
| Day 23 | 21 Mar 2026 (4th Saturday) | 1.20 | +69% |
| Day 24 | 22 Mar 2026 (4th Sunday) | 1.04 | -13% |
| Day 25 | 23 Mar 2026 (4th Monday) | 0.33 | -68% |
| Day 26 | 24 Mar 2026 (4th Tuesday) | 0.36 | +9% |
| Day 27 | 25 Mar 2026 (4th Wednesday) | 0.28 | -22% |
| Day 28 | 26 Mar 2026 (4th Thursday) | 0.24 | -14% |
| Day 29 | 27 Mar 2026 (5th Friday) | 0.18 | -25% |
| Day 30 | 28 Mar 2026 (5th Saturday) | 0.30 | +67% |
| Day 31 | 29 Mar 2026 (5th Sunday) | 0.25 (Early Estimates) | -17% |
31 Days India Net Collection ₹61.00 Cr
31 Days India Gross Collection ₹70.15 Cr
31 Days Overseas Collection ₹10.35 Cr
31 Days Worldwide Collection ₹80.50 Cr
Budget ₹10 Cr
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About Thaai Kizhavi and Future Prediction
Thaai Kizhavi is a Tamil rural dark comedy-drama directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Sivakarthikeyan. The film stars veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role as a powerful septuagenarian moneylender whose bedridden condition triggers a family conflict among her three sons. With its authentic storytelling, sharp humour, and strong emotional core, the movie has earned widespread acclaim for its performances and realistic portrayal of village life.
The film opened to decent numbers and gained momentum through excellent word-of-mouth, turning into a super-hit at the box office. Despite a controlled budget of ₹10 Cr, it has already delivered exceptional returns, crossing significant milestones in India and worldwide. Family audiences and positive reviews have helped it sustain collections even in the fifth week.
Looking ahead, Thaai Kizhavi is expected to wrap up its theatrical run with a final India net of around ₹62-63 Cr. With strong legs and minimal competition, it could enjoy a decent extended run in smaller centres before moving to OTT. The movie stands as a shining example of content-driven success in Tamil cinema for 2026.
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