Overview
- The Tamil sports drama opened in theatres on October 17, introducing Dhruv Vikram in a widely praised lead turn backed by a strong ensemble.
- Reviews highlight the film’s caste-focused storytelling and striking craft, with several critics describing it as the director’s most violent work to date.
- The narrative follows a rural kabaddi player in a fictionalised account inspired by Arjuna awardee Manathi Ganesan, using sport to examine systemic oppression.
- Day-one box-office figures vary across outlets, with Sacnilk pegging India net around Rs 2.50 crore and Pinkvilla reporting roughly Rs 3.25 crore India gross.
- The release shares the Diwali corridor with Dude, which early trackers say opened considerably higher, placing added importance on word-of-mouth for Bison.