# Thaai Kizhavi Box Office: How Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s Comeback Film Quietly Conquered Tamil Nadu

URL: https://technosports.co.in/thaai-kizhavi-box-office-how-radhikaa-sarathkumars/  
Published: 2026-03-31  
Updated: 2026-03-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

There’s something genuinely heartwarming about watching a film built around a veteran actress hold its own at the box office for over a month. *Thaai Kizhavi* has done exactly that — and the numbers tell a story of quiet, sustained success that deserves far more attention than it’s getting.

## Thaai Kizhavi Film : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | Thaai Kizhavi |
| **Language** | Tamil |
| **Genre** | [Comedy Drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy_drama) |
| **Lead Actress** | Radhikaa Sarathkumar |
| **Director** | Sivakumar Murugesan |
| **Producer** | Sivakarthikeyan Productions |
| **Theatrical Run** | 31+ days |

## Week-by-Week Box Office Breakdown

The film added Rs. 1 crore to its tally in the 5th weekend, taking its total cume to Rs. 62.50 crore by the end of 31 days of theatrical run at the Indian box office.

![Thaai Kizhavi](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/haiaiaiai-1024x576.jpg)

| Period | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | ₹25.00 crore |
| Week 2 | ₹19.00 crore |
| Week 3 | ₹13.00 crore |
| Week 4 | ₹4.50 crore |
| 5th Weekend | ₹1.00 crore |
| **Running Total** | **₹62.50 crore** |

The gradual but steady decline is a textbook pattern for a word-of-mouth driven film — strong holds each week, especially impressive given the competitive Tamil release calendar.

## Where Did It Earn the Most?

Tamil Nadu embraced this film like one of its own. The movie performed best in its home state, grossing around Rs. 56.50 crore — with Karnataka adding Rs. 4.25 crore and the rest of India contributing around Rs. 1.75 crore.

| Territory | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹56.50 crore |
| Karnataka | ₹4.25 crore |
| Rest of India | ₹1.75 crore |
| **Total** | **₹62.50 crore** |

## What Makes This Film Special?

The story revolves around Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old powerful and arrogant matriarch who works as a ruthless moneylender. When her sons return home after a troubling incident, old wounds reopen and a chaotic family dynamic unfolds.

It’s the kind of emotionally layered, character-driven Tamil storytelling that doesn’t need action sequences or big stars to draw crowds. Radhikaa Sarathkumar carries the film entirely on her shoulders — and delivers a performance that reminded audiences exactly why she’s a legend.

Backed by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, the film is expected to wind up its theatrical run at around Rs. 63–65 crore before heading to OTT.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What is the total box office collection of *Thaai Kizhavi* so far?**

As of its 5th weekend (Day 31), *Thaai Kizhavi* has grossed Rs. 62.50 crore at the Indian box office , with a projected lifetime of Rs. 63–65 crore.

### **Q2. Who produced *Thaai Kizhavi* and when will it release on OTT?**

The film is backed by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, and its digital OTT release is expected soon — making it one of the most anticipated Tamil OTT drops of early 2026.