06-Feb-2025, 12:17 PM
Fans are celebrating the release of Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi, marking his return to the big screen after two years. The film, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, hit theaters on February 6, 2025, after being initially slated for a January 2025 release but was postponed due to “unavoidable circumstances”.
Production and Cast
Vidaamuyarchi is an action thriller produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, and Arav. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, while Om Prakash ISC handled the cinematography1. The film was shot primarily in Azerbaijan, with a short schedule in Thailand, and wrapped up filming by late December 2024.
Plot Overview
The film’s story is based on the 1997 American film Breakdown, featuring Arjun Sarja’s character searching for his missing wife, who has been captured by a notorious group in Azerbaijan.
Box Office and Advance Sales
Vidaamuyarchi is expected to have a grand opening, with an estimated box office collection of ₹40 crore2. The film had already raked in ₹8.86 crore in advance bookings by selling approximately 4-8 lakh tickets for 5863 shows. Reports indicate that the film garnered ₹21 crore in advance sales for the long weekend, with over 8,500 shows scheduled across 375 cinemas in Tamil Nadu3. The movie had crossed ₹7 crore in pre-sales for the opening day, with over 2.56 lakh tickets sold across India.
