Sivakarthikeyan's ambitious war drama "Amaran" has achieved a monumental milestone by crossing ?210 crores in worldwide collections on its 28th day, cementing its position as the actor's career-best performance. The film, which blends historical authenticity with cinematic grandeur, has shown remarkable staying power despite four new major releases in the intervening weeks.
Detailed box office breakdown:
- Domestic Tamil Nadu: ?148 crores
- Rest of India: ?32 crores
- Overseas: ?30 crores (with US/Canada contributing ?18 crores)
- Week 4 collections holding strong at 45% occupancy
What makes "Amaran"'s success particularly noteworthy:
1. Unconventional war film genre for the typically comedy-focused star
2. Meticulous production design recreating 18th century battlefields
3. Strategic release during the festive season
4. Exceptional word-of-mouth driving repeat viewings
The film's technical achievements have garnered attention, particularly the battle sequences choreographed by international action director Lee Whittaker (known for "The Hobbit" trilogy). Music composer G.V. Prakash's background score has become a cultural phenomenon, with the "Amaran Theme" trending on Spotify for 19 consecutive days.
Industry analysts note the film's success has rewritten several trade assumptions:
- Proved viability of big-budget historicals in Tamil cinema
- Demonstrated Sivakarthikeyan's pan-India appeal
- Established director Rajeev Menon as a major force
- Revived interest in period weaponry and martial arts
With the film now confirmed for a China release in Q1 2024 and OTT rights sold for a record ?65 crores, "Amaran" is poised to become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.
Amaran box office collections day 28 Sivakarthikeyan war drama movie crosses Rs 210 crores
