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Madharaasi Opens Solidly as Reviews Praise Action and Question Screenplay

Early estimates peg day one between roughly ₹10–15 crore, with reports of sizable but unconfirmed OTT and TV deals.

Overview

  • AR MurugadossTamil psychological action thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan released on September 5 in multiple languages, drawing swift audience and critic reaction.
  • Viewers widely commend the high-octane set pieces and lead performances, with frequent shout-outs to the interval block and Vidyut Jammwal’s presence.
  • Critiques focus on logical lapses, pacing and tonal shifts, an undercooked romance track, and music that several reviews call underwhelming.
  • Box-office trackers report differing day‑one figures, including ₹13 crore domestic per Sacnilk, over ₹15 crore all-languages in India per Republic World, and about ₹10 crore in Tamil Nadu per Pinkvilla.
  • Industry reports say Amazon Prime Video has acquired digital rights for about ₹60 crore and Zee Tamil took TV rights for ₹26 crore, though official confirmation has not been issued; director Shankar publicly praised the film as an engaging entertainer.