Tamil family drama film, directed by Suresh Sangaiah, released on 2026-02-27. Runtime 2h 25m. Certified U.
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Thaai Kizhavi earned ₹14.15 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun). The second weekend collection stood at ₹12.45 Cr — a 12.0% drop from Weekend 1. Strong hold indicating good word-of-mouth.
Weekend 3: ₹8.28 Cr (▼ 33.5% vs prev) · Weekend 4: ₹2.95 Cr (▼ 64.4% vs prev) · Weekend 5: ₹1.10 Cr (▼ 62.7% vs prev).
Thaai Kizhavi opened its first week (7 days) with a total of ₹23.95 Cr. Week 2 brought in ₹20.07 Cr — a 16.2% decline from Week 1. The film is showing healthy legs at the box office.
Week 3: ₹11.92 Cr (▼ 40.6%) · Week 4: ₹4.16 Cr (▼ 65.1%) · Week 5: ₹1.10 Cr (▼ 73.6%) (running).
Running total across all tracked weeks: ₹61.20 Cr nett India.
"Thaai Kizhavi" is a heartwarming family drama that celebrates the indomitable spirit of a matriarch. The film centers around an elderly mother, portrayed with immense grace and power by veteran actress Radhikaa, as she navigates the complexities and challenges of her large, multi-generational family. The narrative delves into themes of familial bonds, tradition versus modernity, and the sacrifices made by a mother for her children's happiness. Director Suresh Sangaiah masterfully crafts an emotionally resonant story that strikes a chord with audiences, highlighting the everyday joys and struggles within an Indian joint family setup. With its strong performances, particularly Radhikaa's compelling lead, and a script that balances humor with poignant moments, "Thaai Kizhavi" offers a refreshing and relatable cinematic experience that underscores the enduring strength of the family unit, making it a must-watch for its universal appeal and emotional depth.
Thaai Kizhavi delivered an impressive opening day collection of ₹2.70 Cr, marking a solid start at the box office. The film attracted strong footfalls across metros and single-screen circuits alike.
The first week closed at ₹23.95 Cr, reflecting steady audience turnout through the weekdays. Weekend multiplier strength carried the week-one total comfortably.
Thaai Kizhavi concluded its theatrical run with a lifetime India Nett of ₹61.25 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹82.63 Cr, earning the verdict of "Hit". Tracking across 36 days, the film demonstrated genuine longevity — a trait of films with broad mass appeal.
Thaai Kizhavi released in theatres on 27 February 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹61.20 Cr nett India across 31 days of its theatrical run. Thaai Kizhavi opened with ₹2.70 Cr on Day 1 (27 February 2026 (Friday)). The film has been declared a Hit at the box office.
Week 1: Thaai Kizhavi collected ₹23.95 Cr in its first week (7 days tracked, full week). Week 2 brought in ₹20.07 Cr — 16.2% down from Week 1, indicating strong legs.
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹14.15 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday). The second weekend collected ₹12.45 Cr — a 12.0% drop from Weekend 1. This is a strong hold, showing consistent audience interest.
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 3 (1 March 2026 (Sunday)) with ₹6.35 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.37 Cr. The film crossed the ₹50 Cr mark on Day 17.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-02-27 | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹2.70 Cr | ₹2.70 Cr | 4% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-02-28 | ₹5.10 Cr | ₹5.10 Cr | ₹7.80 Cr | 13% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-03-01 | ₹6.35 Cr | ₹6.35 Cr | ₹14.15 Cr | 23% |
| 4 Day 4 | 2026-03-02 | ₹3.00 Cr | ₹3.00 Cr | ₹17.15 Cr | 28% |
| 5 Day 5 | 2026-03-03 | ₹2.75 Cr | ₹2.75 Cr | ₹19.90 Cr | 33% |
| 6 Day 6 | 2026-03-04 | ₹2.30 Cr | ₹2.30 Cr | ₹22.20 Cr | 36% |
| 7 Day 7 | 2026-03-05 | ₹1.75 Cr | ₹1.75 Cr | ₹23.95 Cr | 39% |
| 8 Day 8 | 2026-03-06 | ₹2.60 Cr | ₹2.60 Cr | ₹26.55 Cr | 43% |
| 9 Day 9 | 2026-03-07 | ₹4.75 Cr | ₹4.75 Cr | ₹31.30 Cr | 51% |
| 10 Day 10 | 2026-03-08 | ₹5.10 Cr | ₹5.10 Cr | ₹36.40 Cr | 59% |
| 11 Day 11 | 2026-03-09 | ₹2.55 Cr | ₹2.55 Cr | ₹38.95 Cr | 64% |
| 12 Day 12 | 2026-03-10 | ₹2.05 Cr | ₹2.05 Cr | ₹41.00 Cr | 67% |
| 13 Day 13 | 2026-03-11 | ₹1.60 Cr | ₹1.60 Cr | ₹42.60 Cr | 70% |
| 14 Day 14 | 2026-03-12 | ₹1.42 Cr | ₹1.42 Cr | ₹44.02 Cr | 72% |
| 15 Day 15 | 2026-03-13 | ₹1.70 Cr | ₹1.70 Cr | ₹45.72 Cr | 75% |
| 16 Day 16 | 2026-03-14 | ₹3.18 Cr | ₹3.18 Cr | ₹48.90 Cr | 80% |
| 17 Day 17 | 2026-03-15 | ₹3.40 Cr | ₹3.40 Cr | ₹52.30 Cr | 85% |
| 18 Day 18 | 2026-03-16 | ₹0.85 Cr | ₹0.85 Cr | ₹53.15 Cr | 87% |
| 19 Day 19 | 2026-03-17 | ₹0.85 Cr | ₹0.85 Cr | ₹54.00 Cr | 88% |
| 20 Day 20 | 2026-03-18 | ₹0.84 Cr | ₹0.84 Cr | ₹54.84 Cr | 90% |
| 21 Day 21 | 2026-03-19 | ₹1.10 Cr | ₹1.10 Cr | ₹55.94 Cr | 91% |
| 22 Day 22 | 2026-03-20 | ₹0.71 Cr | ₹0.71 Cr | ₹56.65 Cr | 93% |
| 23 Day 23 | 2026-03-21 | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹57.85 Cr | 95% |
| 24 Day 24 | 2026-03-22 | ₹1.04 Cr | ₹1.04 Cr | ₹58.89 Cr | 96% |
| 25 Day 25 | 2026-03-23 | ₹0.33 Cr | ₹0.33 Cr | ₹59.22 Cr | 97% |
| 26 Day 26 | 2026-03-24 | ₹0.36 Cr | ₹0.36 Cr | ₹59.58 Cr | 97% |
| 27 Day 27 | 2026-03-25 | ₹0.28 Cr | ₹0.28 Cr | ₹59.86 Cr | 98% |
| 28 Day 28 | 2026-03-26 | ₹0.24 Cr | ₹0.24 Cr | ₹60.10 Cr | 98% |
| 29 Day 29 | 2026-03-27 | ₹0.18 Cr | ₹0.18 Cr | ₹60.28 Cr | 98% |
| 30 Day 30 | 2026-03-28 | ₹0.37 Cr | ₹0.37 Cr | ₹60.65 Cr | 99% |
| 31 Day 31 | 2026-03-29 | ₹0.55 Cr | ₹0.55 Cr | ₹61.20 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹61.20 Cr | ||||
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