# Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil: Jiiva's Comedy Sensation Charges Towards Rs 20 Crore Milestone! Is Jiiva staging the ultimate box office comeback? After a quiet 2025, his latest Tamil comedy drama **Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil** (TTT) is on fire, nearing the **Rs 20 crore** mark in just its first week![4][1]
Released on **January 15, 2026**, during the buzzing Pongal festival, TTT—directed by Nithish Sahadev (known for the Malayalam hit *Falimy*)—has defied expectations. This political satire follows Jeevarathnam (Jiiva), a small-town politician whose wedding plans go hilariously awry after a neighborhood death throws everything into chaos. Packed with laughs on **male ego** themes, it stars Prathana Nathan, Th Rama Meenshi Dh, Mohanesw, and Ilasu, with music by Vishnu Vijay.[2][4][6] ### Steady Box Office Sprint: Day-by-Day Breakdown The film exploded with a **power-packed opening weekend**, holding strong despite post-Pongal dips. Here's the India net collection trend (early estimates from Sacnilk and reports):[1][3][4] | Day | Collection (Rs Crore) | Key Notes | |-----|-----------------------|-----------| | Day 1 (Thu) | 1.5 | Solid opener[1] | | Day 2 (Fri) | 2.9 | Building momentum[1] | | Day 3 (Sat) | 5.3 | Peak weekend surge[1] | | Day 4 (Sun) | 5.15 | Massive Sunday[3] | | Day 5 (Mon) | 1.65 | 68% drop, typical post-holiday[4] | | Day 6 (Tue) | 1.15-1.25 | Steady hold, 16.87% Tamil occupancy[1][3] | | Day 7 (Wed) | 1.00 | 15.37% occupancy, total now **Rs 18.75 crore**![4] | With a modest **Rs 10 crore budget**, TTT has already pocketed a whopping **Rs 7.65 crore profit** (76.5% ROI) by Day 6, positioning it as 2026's **third hit** for Indian cinema. Tamil Nadu leads with ~**Rs 18.25 crore**, plus contributions from Karnataka and Kerala. Positive word-of-mouth and decent night shows (up to 21%) keep the buzz alive, even as weekdays cool off.[1][5][4] Fans are raving about Jiiva's comic timing and the film's unexpected Pongal triumph over clashes like *Vaa Vaathiyaar* and *Parasakthi*. It's just **Rs 1.25 crore** from hit status—could this weekend push it over Rs 20 crore?[1][2][5] What do you think—will TTT cross Rs 20 crore and cement Jiiva's hot streak? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and tag a friend who needs to catch this comedy gem in theaters now! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-day-6-jiiva-is-all-set-to-deliver-the-3rd-hit-film-of-indian-cinema-in-2026-already/
2.https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2026/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-collection-day-6-jiiva-starrer-to-emerge-as-the-pongal-winn-498259.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-collections-day-6-jiiva-film-stays-steady-adds-rs-1-15-crore/articleshow/126898570.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-collections-day-7-jiiva-film-nears-rs-20-crore-mark-occupancy-holds-decent/articleshow/127077758.cms
5.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil-box-office-jiiva-starrer-takes-a-dip-after-pongal-push-wears-off-collects-rs-20-25-crore-1400095
6.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalaivar_Thambi_Thalaimaiyil
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