The Tamil biographical action-war film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, hit theaters worldwide on October 31, 2024, coinciding with the Diwali festivities. This film, co-produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India, stars Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, honoring the legacy of a legendary war hero.
Box Office Performance So Far
As of now, Amaran has garnered significant attention at the box office. According to estimates from Sacnilk, the film has earned approximately ₹183 crore net in India over its first 17 days. The film’s performance has been robust, especially during its opening weekend. Here’s a detailed day-wise breakdown of the box office collections:
Day-wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 (Oct 31, 2024): ₹21.40 Cr
- Day 2 (Nov 1, 2024): ₹19.15 Cr
- Day 3 (Nov 2, 2024): ₹21.00 Cr
- Day 4 (Nov 3, 2024): ₹21.55 Cr
- Day 5 (Nov 4, 2024): ₹10.15 Cr
- Day 6 (Nov 5, 2024): ₹9.00 Cr
- Day 7 (Nov 6, 2024): ₹6.85 Cr
- Week 1 Total: ₹114.85 Cr
- Day 8 (Nov 7, 2024): ₹5.75 Cr
- Day 9 (Nov 8, 2024): ₹7.40 Cr
- Day 10 (Nov 9, 2024): ₹14.50 Cr
- Day 11 (Nov 10, 2024): ₹17.00 Cr
- Day 12 (Nov 11, 2024): ₹5.70 Cr
- Day 13 (Nov 12, 2024): ₹5.00 Cr
- Day 14 (Nov 13, 2024): ₹4.40 Cr
- Week 2 Total: ₹57.25 Cr
- Day 15 (Nov 14, 2024): ₹3.25 Cr
- Day 16 (Nov 15, 2024): ₹3.60 Cr
- Day 17 (Nov16 ,2024): ₹6.15 Cr
- Day18 Preliminary (Nov17 ,2024): ₹7.84 Cr (rough data)
Total Collection So Far
- Total India Net Collection (After Day18): Approximately ₹189.69 crore
Cast and Crew Highlights
Amaran features a stellar cast alongside Sivakarthikeyan:
- Sai Pallavi as Indhu Rebecca Varghese
- Bhuvan Arora as Sepoy Vikram Singh
- Rahul Bose as Colonel Amit Singh Dabas
The film is adapted from the book India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, showcasing Major Mukund’s inspiring journey through powerful storytelling and visuals.
Expectations for Future Collections
As the film approaches its third weekend, industry experts predict a modest growth in collections due to positive word-of-mouth and the ongoing festive season. The film’s emotional depth and action sequences have resonated well with audiences, contributing to its sustained momentum at the box office.
Conclusion
With its compelling narrative and strong performances, Amaran stands out as a significant cinematic achievement this Diwali season. As it continues to draw viewers, the film is poised to make a lasting impact both commercially and culturally.
Disclaimer: The box office collection figures are estimates and may vary based on future reports and updates.