Mankatha Re-Release Box Office Collection: Ajith Kumar’s blockbuster film Mankatha is creating magic at the box office once again! The 2011 thriller returned to theaters on January 23, 2026, and fans have given it a hero’s welcome, breaking every record for re-released movies in Tamil cinema.
Mankatha Re-Release Box Office Collection
The movie has shattered expectations with stunning collection figures. On its opening day, Mankatha earned ₹3.75 crore in Tamil Nadu alone, beating Vijay’s Ghilli (which made ₹3.50 crore during its 2024 re-release). Across India, the film collected an impressive ₹4.1 crore on Day 1.
Even before the first show started, advance bookings crossed ₹2 crore in Tamil Nadu. In Bengaluru, the pre-sales touched ₹13.75 lakh, surpassing Rajinikanth’s Padayappa re-release record of ₹12.65 lakh.
Re-Release Box Office Comparison
| Movie | Opening Day Collection | Special Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Mankatha (2026) | ₹4.1 Crore | Highest re-release opening |
| Ghilli (2024) | ₹4.0 Crore | Previous record holder |
| Padayappa | Not available | Earlier Bengaluru favorite |
Fans Go Wild in Theaters
The atmosphere in theaters has been absolutely electric! Director Venkat Prabhu and actors Mahat, Premgi, and Vaibhav joined fans at Kamala Cinemas in Chennai for special screenings.
Across Tamil Nadu, fans celebrated like it’s a festival. Popular Chennai theaters like Rohini and Kasi witnessed milk abhishekam on Ajith’s cutouts, non-stop whistling, and confetti showers. At Coimbatore’s Karpagam Theatre, fans even burst crackers during Ajith’s introduction scene, prompting police to step in for crowd control.
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Why Mankatha Still Rules Hearts
Originally released in 2011, Mankatha became a game-changer for Ajith, who played an anti-hero for the first time. The stylish thriller earned over ₹100 crore worldwide back then, and its cult status has only grown stronger over the years.
This phenomenal re-release performance proves that “Thala” Ajith’s star power remains unmatched, even after 15 years!
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