Thaai Kizhavi, rural drama with no big stars, 63-year-old lead, mints ₹50 crore at box office in 10 days

Thaai Kizhavi worldwide box office collection: The social drama starring Radikaa Sarathkumar was released in theatres on February 27.

Thaai Kizhavi worldwide box office collection: This Tamil film, devoid of any big male stars, is doing wonders at the box office. Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role as a ruthless, elderly moneylender, opened to glowing reviews upon release and has seen steady growth over the last few days. The makers have now revealed that the film has crossed the ₹50 crore mark globally in 10 days of release.

Thaai Kizhavi worldwide box office collection: Radikaa Sarathkumar earned praise for her performance in the film.

Thaai Kizhavi box office update

Produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan under his banner, Sivakarthikeyan Productions and directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, Thaai Kizhavi was released in theatres on February 27. In their latest X post, Sivakarthikeyan Productions shared the box office update and wrote in the caption, “Thaai Kizhavi crosses ₹50 Crores+ Worldwide GBOC in just 10 days! Overwhelmed by the incredible love and support from everywhere. Thank you for making it a megablockbuster, Thaai Kizhavi.”

About Thaai Kizhavi

The film revolves around Radhika Sarathkumar as Pavunuthaayi, a fierce 70-year-old moneylender who is questioned by her sons to divide the property and transfer it to their names. But she declares that she wants to enjoy her fortune until she dies. After she is paralysed, her greedy sons return in hope that they will get hold of a treasure which is hidden somewhere only she knows.

It also stars Singampuli, Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, and Vettai Muthukumar.

Praise for the film

Several names from the Tamil film industry praised the film on social media. Director Shankar wrote, “#ThaaiKizhavi was so damn wholesome! First half was very fun and breezy, cut to the ambulance scene from where the film turns into a deeply moving, unforgettable blockbuster by the end of the second half. A lot of themes are discussed well such as greed, illiteracy, purpose and empowering women which becomes the crown jewel at the end. Credits to the direction, screenplay and writing from @Dir_SivakumarM All the characters were well written, casting was on point, performances from everybody was forged razor sharp. A truly impressive debut! We all know @realradikaa‘s prowess as an actor, but this film truly takes it up yet another notch.”

Meanwhile, Jawan director Atlee wrote, “In a world that feels heavy at times, this film felt like hope. Emotional, meaningful, and rooted in the best of human values. Please do experience it in theaters.”