Tamil political satire Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, starring Jiiva and directed by Nithish Sahadev, continues its steady theatrical run during the Pongal 2026 season. The film has shown strong weekend growth and consistent audience interest, with its box office collections approaching the ₹20 crore mark domestically. Despite a drop in weekday earnings, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil remains one of the noteworthy Tamil releases this season.
Box Office Performance So Far
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has completed a week in cinemas since its January 15 release and is nearing ₹20 crore in India net box office collections. The film’s early weekend showed promising growth, while weekday figures reflected the typical post-festival slowdown.
According to trade estimates, the film’s cumulative India net earnings after six days stood at approximately ₹17.65 crore, with consistent daily additions as it continues to attract audiences.
Day-Wise Collection Trend
The film opened modestly and then gained momentum over the weekend:
- Day 1: Around ₹1.5 crore net.
- Day 2: Nearly ₹2.9 crore net.
- Day 3: Strong Saturday showing at around ₹5.3 crore net.
- Day 4: Sunday held with about ₹5.15 crore net.
- Day 5: First Monday saw earnings dip to about ₹1.65 crore net.
- Day 6: Continued weekday performance with ₹1.15 crore net.
- Day 7: Approaching additional revenues as the film nears the ₹20 crore mark.
Overall box office performance shows a stable run with strong weekend footfalls followed by predictable weekday declines — a pattern typical for mid-budget releases following festive openings.
Audience Response and Competition
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has been appreciated for its engaging storyline and Jiiva’s performance, helping it maintain decent occupancy figures even as collections dip on weekdays.
Box office observers note the film is performing well compared to several other Pongal releases, particularly given its modest production budget and lack of major star billing compared to bigger commercial films.
Outlook Ahead
As the film nears the ₹20 crore domestic mark, trade analysts believe Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil could surpass this milestone in the coming days, provided it continues steady footfalls at theatres. The film’s performance suggests strong word-of-mouth and audience engagement — qualities that could help extend its theatrical run beyond the first week.
Summary:
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has delivered a solid box office performance during its first week, with collections nearing ₹20 crore in India. While weekday revenue has dipped from peak weekend levels, the Jiiva-starrer continues to draw audiences and stands out as one of the notable Tamil films of the current Pongal season.
