Kaththi collects Dh9.24 million on release day

Vijay-starrer Tamil action film Kaththi has collected a whopping Rs154 million (Dh9.24 million) on the first day in the country. It’s expected to register a record opening weekend at the box office, says an expert.

The movie released in India Wednesday.

“Braving all the controversy and low-key promotions, Kaththi has registered Rs154 million at the ticket window on release day in the country. The numbers are phenomenal and the film is expected to set new opening weekend box office record,” trade analyst Trinath said.

Directed by AR Murugadoss, Kaththi is about a crook who turns a messiah when witnesses the plight of farmers.

Also starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Neil Nitin Mukesh, the film was reportedly made on a budget of nearly Rs700 million.