'Ghilli' re-release box office collections day 1: Vijay film scores big; Actioner off to excellent start

The re-release wave in Tamil cinema continues and this time it is the 2004 blockbuster 'Ghilli' leading the charge.

The sports action film stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in the lead and is directed by Dharani. The movie returned to theatres across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pondicherry, and Andhra Pradesh.

Ghilli’s high-energy action and iconic moments continue to attract viewers even after two decades. The timing also offered relief for cinephiles who were disappointed by the delay of H. Vinoth's 'Jana Nayagan'.

Day 1 box office

Reports say that 'Ghilli' re-release sold around 50,000 tickets on its first day. The film was screened in 275 screens which was spread across 250 locations in 110 cities.



According to the reports the Vijay film earned a gross of around Rs 1 crore on Day 1. This performance places 'Ghilli' among the most successful Tamil re-releases in recent times.

Ghilli tops Kollywood re-release charts

'Ghilli' continues to dominate the list of Tamil re-releases according to the data provided by the Sacnilk website.

Top 4 Highest Grossing Kollywood Re-releases (Worldwide Gross):

'Ghilli' (4K) – Rs 32.00 Cr – Highest ever Indian Re-release Day 1 (Rs 8 Cr)

'Padayappa' (4K) – Rs 19.00 Cr – Biggest re-release for Superstar Rajinikanth

'Mankatha' (4K) – Rs 16.00 Cr – Highest pre-sales for an Ajith Kumar re-run

'Sachein' (4K) – Rs 13.00 Cr – Record 59,000+ tickets sold (Chennai)

Day 2 picks up pace

The second day numbers are even more promising. Advance bookings have surged. Nearly 60,000 tickets were sold before the shows began. According to Telugu Filmibeat trade analysts expect the film to earn around Rs 1.25 crore on Day 2. If these estimates hold then 'Ghilli' will collect Rs 2.25 crore in two days from the Indian box office.

'Ghilli' is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster 'Okkadu'. Vijay and Trisha’s chemistry, along with high-octane action, contributed to the original success. Prakash Raj's stunning performance is yet another positive aspect of the movie.

Vijay was last seen in 'The Greatest of All Time' in 2024 and Trisha in 'Good Bad Ugly' in 2025. Vijay's 'GOAT' received mixed reviews from the audiences. The movie was directed by Venkat Prabhu.

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