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Fahadh Faasil & Vadivelu’s Maareesan ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in the lead roles, was released in theatres on July 25, 2025. The pre-release promotions mostly hinted at a buddy road movie vibe. The film received mostly positive critical reception and audience response, reflected in its IMDb rating of 8.2 out of 10. In its first four days, Maareesan managed to gross Inr 4.51 crores, resulting in a net collection of 3.83 crores from the Indian domestic market. Did it deserve a better opening weekend? And should you shell out your money to boost its numbers?

Maareesan’s Misses: What Fell Flat

Let’s start with the negatives. The first half is a slow burn, and at times, it has a lot of lag. Then there are the plot holes and the portrayal of police incompetence. The Tamil Nadu police are not as incompetent as shown in the film. But the story demands that level of incompetence.

Maareesan Box Office Collection Day 4 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, opened with decent reviews from critics and audiences. It did help fetch a fair number at the Indian box office during the opening weekend. However, on Monday, day 4, the film couldn’t maintain a strong grip at ticket windows, and the collection dropped by more than 50% compared to Friday. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Amid decent reviews, the Kollywood comedy thriller registered a fair start. There was an upward trend during the opening weekend, but the jump wasn’t that big. After the first weekend, all eyes were set to see how the film performs on its first weekday, Monday, and the trend wasn’t good. A stronghold was expected, but the collection fell below 40 lakh.

How much did Maareesan earn at the Indian box office in 4 days?

As per Sacnilk, Maareesan saw an average occupancy of 15% throughout Monday,...

Saiyaara Box Office 2nd Weekend: Ahaan Panday Brings 6th Best Bms Sales For Bollywood Since 2023!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Saiyaara is officially the breakthrough film of the year as it refuses to slow down at the ticket window. In fact, after the completion of the second weekend, the ticket sales of the film on Bms is almost 159% higher than Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, which registered the third biggest Bms sales of 2025.

Ahaan Panday Matches Biggies

After the second weekend, the ticket sales of Ahaan Panday’s debut film surpassed the second weekend ticket sales of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Dunki, Singham Again, Omg 2, and others. It would be interesting to see if the film maintains its pace in the second week!

Saiyaara Box Office Second Weekend Ticket Sales

In the second weekend, Saiyaara registered a ticket sale 1.39 million, which is a huge number. The romantic drama is also the sixth...

War 2 Box Office: Will Jr Ntr Change History Kicking Prabhas? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr’s War 2 trailer might not have a great impact, but the film will surely break as many records as possible! Interestingly, Jr Ntr will aim to break many Prabhas records, and it would be two pan-India stars against each other for major records!

Jr Ntr To Dethrone Prabhas From Top 3?

Currently, the record ticket sales on BookMyShow for a film in 24 hours is with Pushpa 2’s 1.75 million sold tickets in 24 hours. This is followed by Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 Ad, which registered a ticket sale of 1.28 million in 24 hours! The third spot is owned by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan with 1.25 million sales!

War 2 Bms Sales – Will Jr Ntr Beat Prabhas?

War 2 is arriving on the Independence Day weekend, and it needs to sell a minimum of 948K tickets in...

Maareesan Box Office Collection Day 3 Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Pushpa 2 actor Fahadh Faasil returning to the big screens is indeed a treat for his massive fan base. He reunited with Vadivelu for the drama thriller, Maareesan. It has concluded its opening weekend on a decent note. Scroll below for a detailed day 3 box office report!

How much did Maareesan earn in its opening weekend?

The word-of-mouth has been positive. Both Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil received a thumbs-up for their acting chops, but the overall storyline is just decent. The Tamil drama thriller made a slow start at the box office, but the graph remained in the upward direction throughout the first weekend.

As per Sacnilk, Maareesan earned an estimated 1.39 crores on day 3. It remained on similar lines as 1.37 crore earned on the first Saturday. The opening weekend total comes to 3.51 crore net, approximately 4.14 crores in gross earnings.

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Coolie USA Box Office Advance Booking (Premieres) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

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Box Office: Fawad Khan’s The Legend Of Maula Jatt Continues To Be #1 Punjabi Grosser Of All Time ( Photo Credit – X )

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Enjoyed positive reception from critics and audiences

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Maareesan Box Office Collection Day 2(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, is having a decent ride at the Indian box office. After a slow start, the film needed a good jump on the second, and that’s exactly what happened. While the overall number wasn’t big, it helped gain some momentum. By showing an upward trend in occupancy throughout the day, the film managed to jump over 45% on day 2. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

The Kollywood comedy crime thriller released on Friday (July 25). It opened to mostly decent reviews from critics. Above all aspects, the performances of the leading cast are being praised. Even among the audience, it is gaining traction due to favorable word-of-mouth. It isn’t an extraordinary film, but it offers enough to entertain you.

Shows an upward trend from day 1

Maareesan started day 2 with a morning occupancy of 12%, which saw...

War 2 Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Yesterday (July 25), we finally got to see the much-awaited trailer of War 2. Amid the high-voltage with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, cinephiles were eager to see who would take the lead in the pre-release battle. While the makers of Coolie have already dropped songs, they kept the trailer for later, and it is to be unveiled soon. On the other hand, the makers of the War sequel have taken the lead by releasing their important asset first. Let’s find out how it impacted the box office potential of the film’s day 1 collection!

As we all know, the trailer of a particular film is the most important promotional asset, which can make or break things. While the hype before the trailer is always essential, the promo does the job of creating excitement around the release. In the case of...

Maareesan Box Office Collection Day 1: Fahadh Faasil’s 2nd Lowest Opener Post-covid(Photo Credit –Facebook)

After the historic success of Pushpa 2, Fahadh Faasil has returned to the big screen. Post Pushpa 2’s jaw-dropping box office run, the actor was missing from the limelight, and now, after a gap of six months, he has come up with his brand new release. Yes, we’re talking about Maareesan, which isn’t a big film but rooted and totally content-driven.

Fans of FaFa were eagerly waiting for it, and as usual, the actor hasn’t disappointed a bit. However, at ticket windows, the film has registered a slow start. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 collection report!

Reception of the film

Apart from Fahadh, the film also features Vadivelu. Released yesterday (July 25), the Kollywood comedy crime thriller opened to mostly decent reviews from critics, with the leading cast getting praised for their strong performances.

Fahadh Faasil Retirement Plan ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Almost every single one of us has dreams and hopes for the future. If you’re young, you might have a dream career. If you’re employed, you may dream of retirement. But what if your dream is to become a cab driver? Fahadh Faasil, the versatile and iconic South Indian actor who predominantly works in Mollywood films, revealed his retirement plans in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India as part of the promotional campaign for his film Maareesan, which was released today.

He disclosed his retirement plans only after the interviewer asked him about his idea of becoming an Uber driver in Barcelona. Fahadh responded, “Ya ya, of course.” The interviewer was persistent and wanted to know the specifics. So Fahadh explained his plan: “No, I think it’ll only happen after people are done with me here, you know?” But...

Fahadh Faasil & Vadivelu Reunite For A Road Thriller ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Maareesan is set to release this week and marks the reunion of Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu after their collaboration in the 2023 political drama Maamannan. However, unlike their previous outing, Maareesan is not a political film. This time, the story unfolds as a road movie. In an interview with OTTPlay, director Sudheesh Sankar revealed that while the first half plays out like a thriller, the second half will take the audience by complete surprise. He also noted that Vadivelu will be seen in a role unlike anything he has done before.

The idea of bringing Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu together for a film like this, the director revealed, came only after watching Maamannan. In that sense, Maamannan acted as a catalyst for Maareesan. As for the title, there’s an interesting story behind it, too. The name Maareesan is drawn from the Hindu epic Ramayan.

Sitaare Zameen Par & Panchayat Season 4 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

R.S. Prasanna’s Sitaare Zameen Par, starring Aamir Khan, is all set for its theatrical release on June 20, 2025. Given the star power attached to the film, the buzz surrounding it is naturally high. However, the upcoming sports drama has surprisingly been outranked by a relatively lesser-known film without a star-studded cast. We are talking about the romantic drama Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, featuring Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday in the lead roles. Meanwhile, Panchayat Season 4, which generated immense buzz and fans are eyeing its release, has been dropped from IMDb’s Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies and Shows list.

Panchayat Season 4 Missing From IMDb Top 10

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Metro… In Dino & The Traitors(Photo Credit –YouTube/Facebook)

Popular Indian filmmakers Anurag Basu and Karan Johar are gearing up for their upcoming releases. Anurag Basu’s next film, Metro… In Dino, is slated to hit the big screen on July 4, 2025. Meanwhile, Karan Johar is ready to launch his reality series The Traitors on Prime Video. Interestingly, both titles have secured a spot among the top ten most anticipated Indian movies and shows on IMDb. But can you guess whether any one of them has bagged the top spot on the coveted list?

No.1 Title On IMDb’s Most Anticipated List

Neither Metro… In Dino nor The Traitors has managed to secure the top spot on IMDb’s list of most anticipated Indian titles. In fact, leading the list is Indian actress Kajol’s upcoming film Maa, a mythological horror drama slated for release on June 27, 2025. The Traitors has also...