Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Box Office Collection Day 4: Jiiva’s latest Tamil release Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is turning out to be a pleasant surprise at the box office this Pongal season. Released on January 15, 2026, the film has shown consistent growth over its first four days, supported by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience turnout. Despite a limited release across Tamil Nadu, the movie has managed to build momentum, especially over the weekend.
On Day 4 (Sunday, January 18), Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil earned an estimated ₹5–5.5 crore net in India, with most trade trackers settling around ₹5.25 crore. While this figure is slightly lower than Saturday’s peak, the drop is marginal and well within expectations, indicating strong weekend hold rather than a slowdown.
The film’s upward trend is clearly visible when looking at its day-wise performance. Starting with a modest opening on Thursday, collections nearly doubled on Friday and surged significantly on Saturday due to festive footfalls. Sunday’s numbers further reinforced the film’s healthy run.
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Box Office Collection Day 4
| Day | Date | India Net Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Thursday, Jan 15 | 1.50 |
| Day 2 | Friday, Jan 16 | 2.90 |
| Day 3 | Saturday, Jan 17 | 5.50 |
| Day 4 | Sunday, Jan 18 | ~5.25 |
| Total (4 Days) | 15–17 |
After four days, the India net collection stands between ₹15 and ₹17 crore, a strong result for a film made on a reported budget of around ₹10 crore. With this, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has already recovered its production cost and entered the profit zone within its opening weekend.
Tamil Nadu continues to be the film’s strongest market, contributing the majority of collections. Reports suggest that the state alone generated around ₹10.85 crore gross in the first three days, despite the movie opening in roughly 200 screens initially. As shows expanded due to demand, occupancy levels improved, particularly during evening and night shows.
On the global front, the film is also holding steady. The worldwide gross after four days is close to ₹17.4 crore, driven mainly by domestic performance, with overseas numbers adding incremental support.
Trade analysts credit the film’s success to its relatable theme, family-friendly appeal, and Jiiva’s performance, which has resonated with audiences. If the film maintains similar weekday stability, it could enjoy a healthy theatrical run throughout the Pongal holiday window and beyond.
Overall, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has emerged as a profitable and well-received festive release, exceeding early expectations and proving that strong content can triumph even with a controlled release strategy.
Reference’s
- https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-collection-day-4-jiiva-s-pongal-release-continues-to-soar
- https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Thalaivar_Thambi_Thalaimaiyil_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_5
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