Varisu movie review, release LIVE UPDATES: Vijay’s film goes head to head with Ajith’s Thunivu at box office, this is how much they earned on day 1 (2024)

Varisu box office Day 1: Vijay's film saw approximately 67% occupancy

On day one of release, the film garnered approximately 67% occupancy, which increased during the day. Morning shows saw 55.6% occupancy, afternoon shows saw 68.6% occupancy; in the evening, the occupancy increased to 72.4%, and night shows witnessed 71.2% occupancy.

Varisu box office Day 1: How much did Varisu earn at the domestic box office?

Early estimates suggest that Varisu grossed Rs 26.5 crore on day one of release, across India. Thunivu grossed Rs 26 crore.

Varisu box office Day 1: Vijay's film earns Rs 17 crore in Tamil Nadu

According to industry data tracker Sacnilk, the film made Rs 17 crore in Tamil Nadu, Rs 5 crore in Karnataka, Rs 3.5 crore in Kerala and merely Rs 1 crore from other territories.

In Case You Missed It: Varisu review

Varisu is a mix-mash of many films including Srimanthudu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Atharintiki Daaredi, and every other iteration of that one story about the succession of the reluctant son, who turns out to be the only hope to save the empire/family. READ MORE.

'So happy to see vintage Vijay'

Director Cibi Chakaravarthi tweeted, 'So happy to see Vintage @actorvijay sir on screen .. Truly thee Thalapathy ??Congratulations to entire #TeamVarisu for the Blockbuster @directorvamshi.'

'Thank You Nanbas and Nanbis'

'Varisu to set the box office on fire'

Film producer Dhananjayan posted on Twitter, "My best wishes to #Varisu & #Thunivu Teams. Expecting both the films to set the box office on fire during these Pongal holidays & make everyone happy (audience, theatres, distributors & producers."

Varisu makers meet Vijay

Mahendran heaps praise on Vijay

Actor Mahendran, who was seen in Vijay's Master, shared on Twitter, "Darling @actorvijay na ungha energy, Screen Presence and performance ellamae top class loved it ? Specially Neenghalum and #Jayasudha madam combo paakumboodhu Shoba Amma va paathamari irrundhuchu @MusicThaman bro killed it ? #Varisu perfect casting and congrats team ???."

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar on Varisu

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishiinnnnnggggg our favorite #Thalapathy @Vijay saaarrrr @realsarathkumar daddy @directorvamshi sir #DilRaju sir and the whole team of #Varisu all the veryyyyyy bestttt...just can't wait to watch it. Loveeee you #Thalapathy muahhhhhhh....#fangirl foreverrrrrr."

Fans in Kerala praise Varisu

Varisu: Quick take

Varisu's strengths and weaknesses, as per a fan

@BrownSand_off tweeted, "#Varisu – 2.8 / 5 Positives #ThalapathyVijay; Negatives -Slow Narration -Not able to connect emotionally -Predictable scenes -100’s of time used story -No innovation in screenplay -Lengthy Scenes -Many studio green mat scenes."

Kushboo Sundar's role chopped in Varisu?

Thunivu and Varisu box office report

As per reports, both films are getting 80-90% occupancy in early shows. But the clash also means a share of the market, so the collections of both films might not be huge. It is a long extended weekend and holiday period so these Pongal releases can take advantage of that but it will depend on how Thunivu and Varisu are received.

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan trailer to be screened in Tamil

Ajith and Vijay's movie shows will have the Tamil version of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's Pathaan trailer.

Vijay's film is a 'family entertainer'

A fan @Theri__sandy tweeted, "A Pakka Family entertainment Commercial Movie in Kollywood - #Varisu ?Don't underestimate the Power of Family audience for Vijay Movies ?? #BlockBusterVarisu #VarisuPongal".

'Vijay's Varisu is a crowd puller'

A fan @z3r0_m4n shared via Twitter, "#Varisu A complete family entertainer as it promised and promoted. Definitely a crowd puller. If #Thunivu delivers all the promised elements for an Action Thriller genre film, then it should definitely win this Pongal battle. If not you can decide who owns the k-town’s collection."

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'Varisu a perfect pongal treat for families'

Sridevi Sreedhar gave the film four stars out of five and wrote in her Varisu review, "After a breezy, entertaining first half it is Dharmayudham in the second half as #Thalapathy says! A Perfect Pongal treat for families who are sure to enjoy it. Go for it! #Vijay fans, this one is designed for u and ur family! #VarisuPongal #VarisuReview."

Watch | Ajith fans tear posters of Vijay's Varisu

Varisu: Our take

Indianexpress.com's Kirubhakar wrote in his review, "Vamshi Paidipally takes all the age-old tropes of a commercial family entertainer and make them work… well to a large extent." Read More.

Vamshi Paidipally on what audience expects from a Vijay film

Speaking to Galatta Plus’ Baradwaj Rangan, Varisu director Vamshi Paidipally said, "They want wholesome entertainment, not one kind of perspective, keeping them engrossed through dance, comedy, emotion or through character elevations. Entertainment means to keep them engaged---the way the want to watch Thalapathy Vijay sir." Read More.

Inside the special screening of Varisu

Dil Raju attends special screening of Varisu

Vijay's cut outs adorn theatres in Chennai

Varisu off to a good start in North America

Fans in Kerala are looking forward to Varisu

Varisu special screening

The makers of Varisu will host a speical screening on Tuesday in Chennai.

Before the release of Varisu, listen to the film's songs

'I cried from the heart watching all the emotional scenes'

Varisu music director Thaman S tweeted, "Anna @actorvijay Anna ??. I cried From the Heart Watching all the Emotional Scenes dear anna ?? Tears Are Precious. #Varisu Movie Is My family Anna It’s Close To My heart ?? Thanks For Giving me This biggest Opportunity dear Anna Love U ????. #BlockbusterVarisu FROM TOM ?."

Vijay’s dedication

In an interview Vijay’s Varisu co-star Khushbu Sundar said, “While shooting for the climax of Varisu, Vijay was suffering from high fever. He took rest in a garage nearby and completed the shoot. Only after finishing the entire sequence, he got admitted in the hospital.”

Varisu and Thunivu screen share

Tiruppur Subramanian, TN Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association President, says, “There are about 1100 to 1200 screens in Tamil Nadu, and they will be shared equally between Thunivu and Varisu. There will be no unequal distribution in the number of screens.” Read More.

Tamil Nadu government cancels morning shows of Varisu

Shah Rukh Khan invites Vijay for a 'humble feast'

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Vijay for his best wishes for Pathaa. 'Thank you my friend @actorvijay. You are Thalapathy for this humble reason, let's meet for delicious feast soon. Mikka Nandri Nanba! Idhanala Dhaan Neenga Thalapathy koodiya viraivil oru arumaiyana virunthil santhipom. Love you,' he wrote.

Vijay wishes Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan

Before the release of Varisu, Vijay send his best wishes to Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan. He tweeted, "Wishing @iamsrk sir and the team all the best for #Pathaan"

Varisu to release in Hindi on January 13

Varisu releases in Hindi on January 13. "VIJAY - ‘VARISU’ *HINDI* RELEASE: COUNTDOWN BEGINS… Tremendous craze and massive advance bookings for #Varisu in #SouthIndia… Watch #Vijay in #Varisu in 3 days [13 Jan 2023] in #Hindi in *cinemas* near you," tweeted Taran Adarsh.

Varisu runtime revealed

Varisu has sold over 81,500 tickets in Karnataka

A tweet from Karnataka Talkies, which tracks ticket sales in Karnataka, claims that the film has sold over 81,000 tickets in the state. "#Varisu has sold 81,500+ Tickets in Karnataka worth close to ?2 Crores," read teh tweet.

Varisu to have a wide release in Kerala

Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai shared on Twitter that Varisu will release in in 400+ screens in Kerala. The state has a total of 643 screens.

Vijay's Varisu to release tomorrow

Vijay starrer Varisu is set to release on January 11. The film will release in Telugu states on January 14.