Padai Thalaivan Box Office Collection Day 9: Shanmuga Pandian’s Film Struggles to Cross ₹8 Crores
Padai Thalaivan collects ₹4 lakhs on Day 9, taking its total to ₹7.3 crores. Can Shanmuga Pandian’s action film survive the box office heat?

The Tamil action film Padai Thalaivan, starring Shanmuga Pandian, had a strong start at the box office. However, its pace has now slowed down significantly as it faces tough competition from other major South Indian releases. Here’s a look at how the film performed on its 9th day.
Padai Thalaivan Box Office Collection Day 9
On its 9th day, the film collected just ₹4 lakhs, marking a drop of nearly 33% compared to the previous day’s collection of ₹6 lakhs. The film’s total India net collection now stands at ₹7.3 crores.
Still Far From the 10-Crore Mark
The film is still ₹2.7 crores away from reaching the ₹10 crore mark. Given the slow momentum, it is likely to wrap up its theatrical run below ₹8 crores unless positive word-of-mouth gives it a boost. At the moment, it is facing strong competition from films like Maaman and Thug Life.
Box Office Collection Breakdown So Far
- Week 1: ₹7.2 crores
- Day 9: ₹4 lakhs
- Total: ₹7.3 crores
Is Padai Thalaivan Already a Success?
Despite the low day-wise earnings, the film might already be considered a success. As per reports, the film is made on a budget of ₹5 to ₹6 crores. If this is accurate, the movie has already made over 20% returns, giving it a “plus” verdict at the box office.
About the Film
Padai Thalaivan is directed by U. Anbu and features Shanmuga Pandian in the lead role along with Kasthuri Raja, Yamini Chander, and Munishkanth. The music for the film is composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja.
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