Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' Sees Decline Amid Piracy, Weather

Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan's film 'Vettaiyan' had a strong start, grossing over ₹240 crore worldwide during its opening weekend, but it faced a significant decline in earnings starting Monday, October 14. Despite crossing ₹110 crore in India, the film's box office performance dipped by over 70% on its first Monday, with earnings on Tuesday, October 15, dropping to ₹4.25 crore. The film's occupancy rates have also decreased, with the Tamil version seeing an 18.34% occupancy rate on Tuesday. Factors contributing to the decline include widespread rains in Tamil Nadu and piracy issues, as the film was leaked online shortly after its release. 'Vettaiyan,' directed by TJ Gnanavel, is an action drama focusing on encounter killings and other social issues, marking the reunion of Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after 33 years. The film's future performance will depend on its ability to regain momentum amidst adverse conditions.