Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 1 : Vaa Vaathiyaar, starring Karthi and directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, hit theatres on January 14, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival. Despite the holiday advantage, early box office trends indicate that the action-comedy is likely to register a slow and controlled opening on Day 1.
The film, which faced multiple delays before release, arrived without heavy pre-release promotions or large-scale marketing campaigns. As a result, advance bookings across major Tamil Nadu centres and other domestic markets remained moderate, directly impacting its opening-day expectations.
According to early trade estimates shared by box office tracking portal Sacnilk, Vaa Vaathiyaar is expected to collect around ₹2 crore net from the Indian box office on its first day. While these numbers are lower than typical festive releases, trade experts note that the film’s genre and word-of-mouth potential could play a key role in the coming days.
Meanwhile, reports cited by Times of India suggest that the film’s worldwide gross on Day 1 may reach approximately ₹5 crore, including overseas markets. International collections are expected to remain limited initially, with domestic performance driving overall totals.
Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 1
| Region | Collection (₹) |
|---|---|
| India Net | ₹2 crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹3 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹5 crore |
Although the opening appears modest for a Pongal release, trade analysts believe that positive audience feedback could help the film grow steadily over the extended festive weekend. If evening and night shows show improved occupancy and word-of-mouth remains favorable, Vaa Vaathiyaar could witness a noticeable jump from Day 2 onward.
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For now, all eyes remain on how the Karthi starrer performs during the crucial Pongal holiday period, which will largely determine its overall box office trajectory.
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