"Yennai Arindhaal" which was released worldwide in more than 1,000 theatres on 5 February has opened to a great response from audience and critics alike.

The movie had already created record for Ajith in United States. The movie had collected $113,232 (approximately Rs 69 lakh) from 75 screens in its premiere in the country. Previous records for Ajith in US was for "Arrambam".

The movie, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, stars Trisha Krishnan, Anushka Shetty, Vivek, Arun Vijay, Daniel Balaji, Amit Bhargava, Rajasimman and Devi Ajith.

Based on its prodigious opening, trade sources have revealed that the film industry insiders value Ajith starrer's collection report as extremely good.

International

Out of 98 screens in which Yennai Arindhaal was released in the Land of Liberty, the movie has so far managed to collect a grand $113,232 from just 75 screens (premier shows). There were many sold out shows and this is the highest for any Ajith movie, a reliable source disclosed. It is also said that Yennai Arindhaal has made good business from its special premier shows in other parts of the world. In countries like Sri Lanka, Dubai and Malaysia, Ajith's 55th movie has enjoyed the biggest opening for any Thala film from just its premier shows.

ATMUS Entertainments who released Yennai Arindhaal in the US in record number of 98 screens with Wednesday premiers revealed - "#YennaiArindhaaal record opening $113,232 from 75 screens in USA premiere. Many sold out shows. Highest for #Thala!"

Tamilnadu

Released in over 582 screens alone in Tamil Nadu, the movie got a monumental response with fans celebrating it like a festival. In Chennai, the movie was released in 54 screens and all 54 theatres saw an unbelievable 100 percent occupancy. It has done extremely well in other parts of Tamil Nadu as well. After its first day, the total box office collection of Yennai Arindhaal in Tamil Nadu stands at an impressive ₹12.8 crores.

Based on its advance booking, experts have divulged that the movie will run to packed houses throughout the weekend, making Yennai Arindhaal an instant hit. By the end of this weekend, this latest movie of Ajith has every chance to create a new record for the biggest opening. Response in Karnataka and Kerala has been impressive too.

Other States

While Kerala and Bangalore celebrated the movie with vigour, Yennai Arindhaal is also expected to do well in Andhra once its Telugu version hits the screen.

In Kerala, "Yennai Arindhaal" has grossed ₹1.65 crore and net of ₹1.32 crore on its opening day.

#YennaiArindhaal -Thursday - Kerala - Gross - Rs 1.65 Cr , Net -Rs 1.32. Best - 1. PVR (Kochi), 2. Shenoys (EKM), 3. Priyadarsini (Palakad)" tweeted industry analyst Sreedhar Pillai

AM Ratnam's Shri Sai Raam Creations produced Yennai Arindhaal has opened to mixed reviews with a positive WOM.

Stay tuned for more on Yennai Arindhaal box office collections.