2012 has been a landmark year for Tamil film industry. A new record of 168 films released (by December 28), and there have never been so man...
2012 has been a landmark year for Tamil film industry. A new record of 168 films released (by December 28), and there have never been so many releases in the last three decades.
By Sreedhar Pillai
As per trade sources, nearly 17 films at the time of writing have recovered their cost of production, with most of them turning profitable or break even. The list has been compiled from trade sources in distribution and exhibition.
The chart has been put together estimated from Indian domestic theatrical collections, overseas, audio and television rights and other revenue sources. It need not be exactly correct and may vary.
We have categorised the films on the basis of – Top grosser of the year, blockbuster meaning 100% on Return On Investment (ROI), Super Hit meaning 50% ROI, Hits 20 to 30% ROI, Above Average which means marginal profit of 5 to 10% and Average meaning will cover cost.
Thuppakki
The Vijay film directed by AR Murgadoss is estimated to have taken a theatrical distributors share of approximately Rs 60 Crore from Tamil Nadu alone. It is the third highest theatrical collections for any film in Tamil after Enthiran and Sivaji.
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Sundarapandian
Kumki (may go higher up by Jan as film released on Dec 14)
Naan Ee
Pizza
Kalakalappu
Marina
Mannam Kothi Paravai
Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yeppadi
Attakathi
Vazhakku Enn 18/9
Naan
Kazhagu
Saatai
Nanban
Neerparavai
As per trade sources, nearly 17 films at the time of writing have recovered their cost of production, with most of them turning profitable or break even. The list has been compiled from trade sources in distribution and exhibition.
The chart has been put together estimated from Indian domestic theatrical collections, overseas, audio and television rights and other revenue sources. It need not be exactly correct and may vary.
We have categorised the films on the basis of – Top grosser of the year, blockbuster meaning 100% on Return On Investment (ROI), Super Hit meaning 50% ROI, Hits 20 to 30% ROI, Above Average which means marginal profit of 5 to 10% and Average meaning will cover cost.
Number 1 @ the Box-Office - Top Grosser of the year
Thuppakki
The Vijay film directed by AR Murgadoss is estimated to have taken a theatrical distributors share of approximately Rs 60 Crore from Tamil Nadu alone. It is the third highest theatrical collections for any film in Tamil after Enthiran and Sivaji.
Blockbusters - Meaning 100% on Return On Investment (ROI)
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Sundarapandian
Kumki (may go higher up by Jan as film released on Dec 14)
Super Hit – meaning 50% on Return On Investment (ROI)
Naan Ee
Pizza
Kalakalappu
Hit – meaning 20 to 30 % ROI
Marina
Mannam Kothi Paravai
Kadhalil Sodhapuvadu Yeppadi
Above Average – 5 to 10 % on ROI
Attakathi
Vazhakku Enn 18/9
Naan
Kazhagu
Saatai
Average – Break Even
Nanban
Neerparavai
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