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**Sivakarthikeyan, Anirudh Praise ‘Tourist Family’ as Film Hits ₹50 Crore Milestone**
**CHENNAI** – The Tamil film “Tourist Family,” directed by Abhijin Jevith and starring Sasikumar and Simran, is proving to be a major success, garnering critical acclaim and box office success. Released on May 1st, the film has resonated with audiences for its blend of humor and emotional storytelling.
The movie depicts the story of a Sri Lankan Tamil family, led by Sasikumar, who illegally enter Tamil Nadu due to the economic crisis in their homeland. The film follows their subsequent life, portrayed with both comedic and poignant moments. Yogi Babu, M.S. Bhaskar, Mithun Jai Shankar and Kamalesh play supporting roles.
The film has been praised by prominent figures in the Tamil film industry. Actor Sivakarthikeyan recently invited the director and production team to personally congratulate them on the film’s success. Music director Anirudh Ravichander also called the director to express his appreciation, stating that it was one of the best films he had seen recently, praising the performances, music, and direction. Abhijin shared Anirudh’s praises on his X account.
“Tourist Family” has been receiving positive reviews from its initial release, which has resulted in high box office returns. As a result, additional theaters have been allocated for the film and it is now entering its third week. The film is performing well, with many theaters running houseful shows. Ahimsa Entertainment, the distribution company, reports that the film has earned ₹10 crore overseas. Reportedly, 1 million tickets have been sold through the online ticket-booking platform BookMyShow.
Industry sources estimate that “Tourist Family” has crossed ₹50 crore worldwide. This film has found its success through word of mouth, making it a family favorite and the film team is looking forward to keep up with the success by taking the movie to other countries.
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