Pratik S
Chiyaan Vikram‘s much-anticipated film Veera Dheera Sooran was expected to be a major blockbuster, but its box office journey began with unexpected setbacks. Due to a last-minute legal issue, the film did not release as scheduled at 9 AM, leaving eager fans disappointed. Instead, theatres started ticket bookings only after 11:30 AM, causing chaos among early viewers.
Chaotic Start: What Went Wrong?
The sudden delay led to mass confusion, with many fans demanding refunds for their morning show tickets. Several multiplexes and single-screen theatres in Tamil Nadu were forced to cancel early shows, leading to an overall negative sentiment around the film’s release. Even for the afternoon and evening shows, ticket bookings remained sluggish on platforms like BookMyShow and Paytm.
Box Office Opening: A Disappointing Start
Despite being one of the most awaited films of the year, Veera Dheera Sooran struggled on its opening day. Ticket bookings showed a poor response across most theatres, with many screens still displaying green (available) seats instead of the expected ‘houseful’ status. This unexpected underperformance has shocked not just fans but also trade analysts who had high expectations from the film.
Comparing with Empuraan’s Ticket Sales
At the same time, Mohanlal‘s Empuraan has also been struggling with ticket bookings in Tamil Nadu. Though a few theatres have shown moderate sales with orange (filling fast) indicators, most venues remain in the green zone. However, the evening and night shows for Empuraan have seen better occupancy than Veera Dheera Sooran, indicating a more stable performance.
Why is Veera Dheera Sooran Underperforming?
Several factors could be contributing to Veera Dheera Sooran‘s weak box office response:
- Unfortunate Release Date – The film was released on March 27, a regular Thursday, with no holiday advantage.
- Legal Issues & Show Cancellations – Last-minute legal trouble disrupted the planned release, frustrating fans and affecting ticket sales.
- Lack of Initial Buzz – Despite heavy promotions, the audience’s enthusiasm seemed lower compared to Vikram’s past releases.
- Chiyaan Vikram’s Recent Box Office Track Record – Apart from Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2, most of his recent films haven’t been major commercial successes, leading to lower anticipation among casual viewers.
- Competition from Other Releases – The movie is facing stiff competition from other regional and Bollywood films in theatres.
Can Positive Word-of-Mouth Save the Film?
The fate of Veera Dheera Sooran now depends on audience reviews. While the film has received praise from critics for its storyline and performances, mass appeal remains uncertain. If positive word-of-mouth spreads over the weekend, the film could see a boost in collections on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Weekend Collection Predictions
Given the slow start, trade analysts predict the film’s opening-day collection in Tamil Nadu to be between ₹4-6 crores. If audience reactions improve, the weekend could push the overall collection towards the ₹20 crore mark. However, if negative sentiments persist, the film might struggle to recover costs.
Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran was expected to be a game-changer, but its box office journey has started with major hurdles. Whether the film picks up momentum over the weekend remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more updates on its box office performance!
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