Fri Feb 07 12:12:13 UTC 2025: **Ajith Kumar’s “Vidaamuyarchi” Opens to Strong Box Office Numbers**

CHENNAI, INDIA – Thala Ajith Kumar’s latest film, “Vidaamuyarchi,” enjoyed a blockbuster opening day at the domestic box office, raking in ₹22 crore (approximately $2.6 million USD) on its release day, February 6th. The Tamil version contributed ₹21.5 crore, while the Telugu version added ₹0.5 crore. The film boasted a stellar 61.23% overall occupancy across its screenings. Occupancy was particularly high in Trichy (93%), Pondicherry (92.5%), Chennai (89%), Coimbatore (85.25%), and Vellore (80.75%).

The action thriller, a remake of the 1997 film “Breakdown,” also performed well internationally. It debuted at number five in North America, grossing $373,000 on its opening day, and topped the charts in Malaysia. Positive reviews from both critics and audiences praised Ajith Kumar’s performance and Anirudh Ravichander’s thrilling background score. The film follows a man’s rescue mission after his wife is kidnapped in Azerbaijan. “Vidaamuyarchi” stars Ajith Kumar alongside Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav, and Nikhil Nair. Box office analysts predict continued strong performance throughout the weekend.

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