# Thaai Kizhavi Roars at the Box Office: Radhika Sarathkumar's Triumph Crosses ₹7 Crores in Just Two Days! Imagine a fierce village moneylender whose tough exterior hides a heartwarming story of family reunion—now picture that tale exploding at the theaters with audiences flocking in droves. That's **Thaai Kizhavi**, Radhika Sarathkumar's powerhouse comedy-drama, which has turned heads with its stellar box office surge![1][2] Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced under Sivakarthikeyan's banner, the film follows Pavunuthayi, a no-nonsense elderly woman whose illness brings her estranged sons back home, uncovering hidden family secrets amid laughs, sentiment, and empowerment. Early buzz praises Radhika's standout performance, blending rural humor with emotional depth that feels like a Tamil twist on Rajkumar Hirani's style.[2][3] The numbers don't lie—after a solid **Day 1** opening of around **₹2.5-2.65 crore net** in India (with Tamil Nadu leading at 29.99% occupancy, peaking at 47.55% night shows), the film skyrocketed on **Day 2** (Saturday) to an estimated **₹4.65 crore net**. That pushes the two-day India net total to a whopping **₹7.30 crore**![1][4] Here's a quick breakdown of the box office fireworks: | Day | India Net Collection | Key Highlights | |-----------|----------------------|---------------------------------| | Day 1 (Fri) | ₹2.65 crore[1][2] | Occupancy rose to 47.55% nights[2] | | Day 2 (Sat) | ₹4.65 crore[1] | 46.49% Tamil occupancy; night shows at 66.70%[1] | | **Total** | **₹7.30 crore**[1] | Overseas added ₹1.1+ crore on Day 1[3] | Tamil Nadu is the hotbed of success, with occupancies climbing steadily: 22.32% morning to 66.70% night on Saturday. Positive word-of-mouth is fueling this momentum, positioning **Thaai Kizhavi** as Kollywood's 2nd biggest 2026 opener (behind Parasakthi) and hinting at a double-digit weekend![1][4]
Thrilled audiences packing theaters for Thaai Kizhavi – a true box office sensation! (Unsplash free image)
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-collections-day-2-radikaa-sarathkumar-film-sees-strong-saturday-jump-crosses-rs-7-crores/articleshow/128901614.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-collections-day-1-radikaa-sarathkumars-film-opens-at-rs-2-50-crores/articleshow/128870235.cms
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2026/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-worldwide-collection-day-1-radhika-starrer-is-off-to-an-excellent-start-504637.html
4.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-collection-day-1-registers-2nd-biggest-opening-for-kollywood-in-2026/
5.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-collections-radhikaa-sarathkumars-comedy-drama-opens-well-with-rs-3-cr-first-day-1401131
6.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Thaai-Kizhavi-(2026-India)
7.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vScpDARaEz0
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