The Tamil drama crosses ₹37 crore worldwide with nearly 200% profit on ₹10 crore budget
Jiiva’s “Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil” just wrapped up 20 days in theaters on February 4, 2026, and it’s officially a SUPER HIT! The film has become the only January 2026 Tamil release to achieve this status.
Released during the Pongal festival, the movie capitalized on the holiday season and kept audiences coming back week after week.
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Box Office Collection Day 20
The Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil box office collection Day 20 shows the film winding down naturally. Here are the latest numbers:
| Metric | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 20 (Tuesday) | ₹0.15 Crore |
| India Total (20 Days) | ₹29.02 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹34.25 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹3.15 Crore |
| Worldwide Total | ₹37.40 Crore |
Third Week Breakdown
The Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil box office collection Day 20 caps off the third week. Here’s how the film performed recently:
| Day | Date | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Day 15 | Thursday | ₹0.46 Crore |
| Day 16 | Friday | ₹0.30 Crore |
| Day 17 | Saturday | ₹0.60 Crore |
| Day 18 | Sunday | ₹0.70 Crore |
| Day 19 | Monday | ₹0.18 Crore |
| Day 20 | Tuesday | ₹0.15 Crore |
Week-Wise Summary:
- Week 1 (8-day Pongal): ₹19.75 Crore
- Week 2: ₹7.34 Crore
- Week 3 (so far): ₹2.39 Crore
Why It’s a Super Hit
The Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil box office collection Day 20 confirms an incredible return on investment:
Production Budget: ₹10 Crore Worldwide Earnings: ₹37.40 Crore Profit Percentage: Over 190%!
That’s nearly four times the production cost! The film beat bigger releases like “Parasakthi” and “Vaa Vaathiyaar” to become January’s only certified super hit in Tamil cinema.
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The Pongal Advantage
The film’s timing was perfect. Releasing during Pongal meant families had holidays and were looking for entertainment. The first week’s ₹19.75 crores proved the strategy worked brilliantly.
Even in its third week, the Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil box office collection Day 20 shows the film earning ₹15 lakhs on a Tuesday. That’s solid for a film approaching three weeks.
Jiiva has delivered a genuine winner – proof that good content and smart release timing can beat even the biggest budgets!
Sources & References
- Sacnilk: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Day Wise Collection
- Koimoi: TTT Box Office Super Hit Report
- FilmiBeat: India Net Collection Updates
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