Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 5: The Tamil box office has delivered a disappointing verdict for Vaa Vaathiyaar, the Karthi-starrer that hit theatres on January 14, 2026. Released with moderate expectations and hopes of festive support, the film has failed to sustain momentum beyond its opening weekend. As of Day 5, the movie has witnessed a sharp decline in collections, raising serious concerns about its overall theatrical fate.
According to early trade estimates, Vaa Vaathiyaar earned only around ₹0.54 crore net in India on Day 5 (Sunday). This steep fall is particularly alarming because Sundays usually record higher footfalls. Dropping below the ₹1 crore mark on a weekend clearly reflects weak audience interest and poor occupancy across major centres in Tamil Nadu.
The film opened on a reasonable note, showing some growth on Day 2. However, collections started sliding soon after, and the downward trend continued steadily. Mixed word-of-mouth, average reviews, and lack of strong emotional impact appear to have worked against the film. Despite Karthi’s presence, the content has not managed to create enough buzz to pull audiences to theatres.
Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 5
Below is the day-wise box office performance (India net, approximate figures):
| Day | India Net Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1.65 |
| Day 2 | 2.35 |
| Day 3 | 1.55 |
| Day 4 | 1.45 |
| Day 5 | 0.54 |
| Total (5 Days) | 7.54 |
After five days, the total India net collection stands at approximately ₹7.54 crore, which is considered underwhelming for a film led by a well-established star. Theatre occupancy has reportedly dipped significantly, especially during weekday shows, further limiting its earning potential.
Worldwide Collection and Trade Verdict
On the global stage, Vaa Vaathiyaar has managed to collect around ₹8.8 crore worldwide, with only a small contribution coming from overseas markets. Compared to recent Tamil releases, these figures place the film firmly in the lower bracket.
Trade analysts have already declared the film a flop, citing its sharp daily drops, weak hold over the weekend, and lack of repeat audience value. With crucial weekdays ahead and no positive trend in sight, the film’s lifetime box office total is expected to remain modest.
Unless an unexpected surge occurs, Vaa Vaathiyaar is likely to conclude its theatrical run as one of the more disappointing Tamil releases of early 2026.
Chaitan Limkar is a tech and entertainment writer passionate about innovation, media, and the stories shaping the digital world.
