Varisu, the much-awaited Tamil-language action drama film, has finally hit theatres worldwide. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, who co-wrote it with Hari and Ashishor Solomon, the film boasts an impressive cast that includes Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, along with several other notable actors like R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shaam, Ganesh Venkatraman, Sangeetha Krish, VTV Ganesh, S.J Suryah and Suman in pivotal roles.
Initially announced under the tentative title Thalapathy 66, Varisu marks Vijay’s 66th film in a leading role. Produced jointly by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema, the film has been the talk of the town ever since its announcement in September 2021. With its much-awaited release on 11th January 2023, the film has been generating a lot of buzz among Tamil cinema fans. In this article, we will analyze the box office performance and critical reception of Varisu to determine whether it was a hit or a flop.
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Varisu Budget:
Varisu was produced on a significant budget exceeding 280 crore, which includes expenses for print and advertisement as well as the salaries of the actors. It has been speculated that Vijay received a salary of approximately 110 crores, while Rashmika reportedly received 4 crores for her role in the film.
‘Varisu’ Box Office Collection
The production house behind ‘Varisu,’ a movie featuring South Indian actor Vijay Chandrasekhar, has reported that the film has grossed over Rs 300 crore worldwide. This marks a significant milestone for Vijay, as ‘Varisu’ has now become his top-performing movie in terms of revenue. The family drama faced tough competition at the box office, released alongside Ajith’s ‘Thunivu,’ but ultimately emerged victorious in this epic battle.
On Monday, 6 Feb 2023, Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production company behind ‘Varisu,’ disclosed the latest box office earnings for the movie. The family drama has been well-received by both critics and a diverse audience. Although it took a while for the film to cross the Rs 300 crore milestone after collecting Rs 250 crore in 11 days, it finally achieved this feat on the 26th day of its release. To commemorate the success of the movie, the makers have unveiled a new poster.
According to reports, ‘Varisu’ has made a significant contribution to its box office collection by earning over Rs 50 crores in Kerala and Telugu states. The movie has also surpassed the box office collections of ‘Bigil’ in Tamil Nadu, with a current total of Rs 135 crores, and is poised to overtake ‘Master’ (Rs 142 crores) as the actor’s top-performing film in the state. Additionally, the movie has achieved success in the international market, with earnings close to Rs 90 crores. Vijay’s entertaining film continues to perform well and draw audiences both nationally and internationally.
‘Varisu’ has emerged as one of the most successful movies in Tamil cinema. The top three highest-grossing Tamil movies to date are Rajinikanth’s 2.0 (earning over Rs 700 crore), Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1 (earning over Rs 450 crore), and Vikram (earning over Rs 400 crore). ‘Varisu’ has the potential to secure the fourth spot on this list as it continues to draw audiences and earn revenue at the box office.
Is Varisu Hit or Flop?
According to reports, the estimated budget for the production of Varisu (2023) was around Rs. 280 Crore. For the movie to be considered a hit, it would need to earn more than this amount at the box office. As mentioned earlier, the film has grossed over Rs. 300 crore globally, exceeding its production cost. Therefore, Varisu is regarded as a hit movie based on its worldwide box office performance.
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Varisu Movie Ratings
The movie Varisu has received different ratings from various sources. IMDb has given it a rating of 6.1 out of 10, whereas Rotten Tomatoes has rated it 3.5 out of 5. On the other hand, The New Indian Express has given it a rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Varisu: Audience Response
The audience’s response to Varisu was mixed as well. While some praised the movie for its strong performances and emotional depth, others criticized it for its slow pacing and predictable storyline. Many viewers took to social media to express their opinions, with some calling the movie a “must-watch” and others stating that it was “disappointing.”
#Varisu https://t.co/0OkG0ysltX
— Game of Dreams💭🏆 (@Game_Of_Dreams) January 10, 2023
#VarisuReview #Varisu is one of the best movie Pongal release first half was super and 2half lit bit slow but excellent movie
Songs and bgm : Thaman asaul but vaa thalaivaa song 🔥🔥Direction and cinematography was the mind-blowing location and charcters good
Rating me 3.5/5
— Vamsi Reddy077 (@VReddy077) January 10, 2023
#Varisu Review : An Average drama that barely sail through
👍 Vijay's in his Elements in 2nd half, Ranjithame Song, Rich Frames
👎👎Laughable business deals, Thin story, Hero's Own brothers as villains, Artifical Emotions that fail to connect
Rating : 2.5/5
— Valaipechu J Bismi (@Jbismi_offI) January 10, 2023
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