Tamil Movies Top 5 | Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Dec 02nd 2011 to Dec 04th 2011



5. Vithagan  

Vithagan has all the aspects to become a commercial entertainer and Parthiban cashes in on the opportunity with his witty one-liners and skullduggery.

Trade Talk:
After the average collections it registered at the box office last week, Vithagan is slowly paling in comparison with other movies in the list.

Public Talk:
A sequel to Azhagi is announced, titled Shanmugamum Dhanalakshmiyum.

No. Weeks Completed: 2
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 57
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 15%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 137,925
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 46 Lakhs

Verdict: Good Opening


4. Velayutham

Vijay, Genelia and Hansika star in this spirited commercial entertainer that unapologetically goes by the rule book to deliver absolute time pass.

Trade Talk:
Emerging as the Diwali winner, Velayudham is still up and running in a few theaters.

Public Talk:
Vijay’s next with Murugadoss is with Kajal Agarwal.

No. Weeks Completed: 5
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 69
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 20%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 263,904
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 7.69 Crore

Verdict: Hit


3. 7aum Arivu

The fantasy, sci-fi thriller Murugadoss produced attempts to trace the roots of Bodhidharma to the Pallava dynasty. Suriya and Shruti Haasan play present day youngsters who try and bring back Bodhidharma to life to fight against the evil.

Trade Talk:
7aum Arivu has made good money, thanks to its stupendous opening and the following three weeks of good collections.

Public Talk:
Murugadoss’s next, with Vijay!

No. Weeks Completed: 5
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 144
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 35%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 1,162,161
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 8.85 Crore

Verdict: Hit


2. Poraali

Samuthirakani and Sasikumar weave the story of an ordinary man and his struggle in the man eats man world. The movie, divided into two parts, showcases Sasikumar’s acting potential exuberantly.

Trade Talk:
Collections have been good during the weekend, but the movie’s fortunes will only be decided in the weeks to come.

Public Talk:
Vasundhara in her tiny role steals hearts

No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 219
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 70%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 3,802,659
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 24 Lakhs

Verdict: Good Opening


1. Mayakkam Enna

Selvaraghavan’s Mayakkam Enna is as poetic as it is reminiscent of his other intense romantic movies. Nevertheless, the issues discussed here are relevant and Dhanush and Richa play their part brilliantly.

Trade Talk:
Although no phenomenal success, the movie is registering good collections in its release centers.

Public Talk:
There’s no way Dhanush could dislodge his Kolaveri tag now. But thanks to the same, his popularity has reached nationwide.

No. Weeks Completed: 1
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 363
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 75%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 6,847,996
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 2.73 Crore

Verdict: Good Opening