Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Feb 04th 2011 to Feb 06th 2011

After a few goofy comedies, Shiva is testing waters with a romantic drama, directed by D Sabapathy. Pathinaaru adopts a narration that congregates two different stories in the plot. Madhu Shalini plays Shiva’s female lead.

Trade Talk:
With very little publicity and not-so-great reviews, the movie is finding it difficult to find its standing at the box office.

Public Talk:
Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music, mainly.

No. Weeks Completed: 1
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 27
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 54%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 2,25,202
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 17 Lakhs

Verdict: Average Opening

Dhanush and Vetrimaaran prove that their team is very formidable. Aadukalam is a fascinating study of egos and spitefulness that arise out of the fear of success of a close aide. Dhanush, Tapsee, Jayabalan and Kishore make the movie a memorable experience.

Trade Talk:
The movie opened to critical acclaim during the Pongal weekend and commercial success is following slowly.

Public Talk:
G V Prakash’s songs, Tapsee’s natural naivety and Dhanush’s riveting performance, among many.

No. Weeks Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 165
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 66%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 18,92,975
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 3.01 Crore

Verdict: Average

Vijay’s Kavalan has residues of earlier movies of Siddique himself and Fasil. A clean-cut love story, told in Siddique’s unique narrative technique Kavalan is acted out well by the lead cast including Vijay and Asin.

Trade Talk:
Collections have been slow, yet steady in the release centers; thanks to the loyalty seemingly being displayed by Vijay’s ardent fans.

Public Talk:
Vijay in a role stripped off his heroic antics and Asin, fresh as a daisy.

No. Weeks Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 161
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 75%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai:Rs.22,50,072
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 2.83 Crore

Verdict: Average
Thoonga Nagaram is yet another movie with Madurai as backdrop and focuses on the trials and tribulations of a bunch of friends. There is crime, vengeance, double crossing but the movie falls short, for lack of crisp direction.

Trade Talk:
Mixed reviews from critics and average word-of-mouth from the movie watching public. Still, it’s too early to predict the movie’s business.

Public Talk:
Vimal in a role that has very little scope for him to perform; Kalavani makes this role look like a piece of cake.

No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 181
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 80%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 28,63,785

Verdict: Average Opening

Karthi’s first double role, Santhanam’s riotous comedy, Tamannah’s spiked up glam quotient; all these work for Siruthai even while the rest of the movie seems to have nothing much in offer. Karthi added first Telugu remake to his portfolio.

Trade Talk:
B and C centers are lapping up Siruthai and hence the collections in those areas are steadily going, according to trade analyst.

Public Talk:
Karthi’s charm and Tamannah’s petite nature and her willingness towards flaunting her sex appeal!

No. Weeks Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 199
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 73%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 32,43,573
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 3.73 Crore

Verdict: Hit

Mysskin is out with his crime thriller, more or less in the format of his previous movies. A slickly directed thriller, it slowly unfolds leading to the finale. A fast-paced first half and a slacking second half form the movie.

Trade Talk:
The movie opened to near-average houses over the weekend and with decent reviews, it could go on for another few weeks at the box office.

Public Talk:
A thriller falls short of interesting events in the second half that threatens to reduce the movie to yet another regular thriller drama.

No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 199
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 76%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 34,07,168

Verdict: Average Opening

- Source Behindwoods


Based on the movies quality aspects alone,  unlike box office collections cine fundas released below rating, without including the new releases 'Yudham Sei' and 'Thoonga Nagaram'.

1. Aadukalam: The film with Madurai nativity and rooster fights have kept the movie interesting with Vetrimaaran’s treatment and Dhanush’s flawless performance.  Music by G.V Prakash has enhanced the movie with songs on top of charts.  ‘Aadukalam’ the entertainment this week at no. 1.

2. Kaavalan: Vijay has proved his worth breaking all the obstacles by his lovable and admirable performance in ‘Kaavalan’ attracting more and more family audience.  The Vijay – Siddique combo have struck again more effective than before tasting success amidst hurdles.

3. Nandhalala: A travelogue by Mysskin has a beautiful journey in the minds of people with the maestro’s guide leaving more impressions even after moving out of the theatres.  A laudable and daring effort by Mysskin to have excelled in crafting the story as well enacting it.

4. Mynaa: The film is having its second round of appreciation with re-releases in few theatres and retains the audience flocking for continuous viewing.  Prabhu Solomon’s poetic narration leaves behind sweet memories for the viewers.

5. Easan: Sasikumar’s directorial gives the audience a special experience to the other side of city life and its danger to innocent victims.  The director’s touch with neat screenplay and portrayal of characters needs a special pat,  On the whole ‘Easan’;  a good teamwork.

6. Manmadhan Ambu: Kamal Haasan’s ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ though gives us the feel of a triangular love story,  the presentation and novelty in unveiling the scenes are fabulous.  But,  becomes too hard to get its appreciation from B and C centres.

7. Siruthai: Karthi’s performance is laudable on his dual roles at a very earlier stage in his career and the Karthi – Santhanam team,  works out to its best.  But,  other than these the movie has no other positivity to be highlighted.  Its better if Karthi could concentrate more on scripts.