Mumbai [India], October 12: Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil film Baththa has surpassed the lifetime India net collection of Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. The film has collected approximately ₹23.41 crore net in India in 11 days, according to the latest box office report.
Despite a relatively modest opening, Baththa has continued its theatrical run through audience word of mouth. The film witnessed a rise in its second-weekend collections, although the increase in earnings has remained limited despite a higher number of screenings.
Baththa Box Office Collection Day 11
On its second Sunday, October 11, Baththa collected approximately ₹3.20 crore net in India. The film recorded around 1,767 shows with reported occupancy of 34%, marking an improvement in collections compared with its second Friday.
Here is the reported day-wise box office breakdown:
- Week 1: ₹15.46 crore
- Day 9 (Friday): ₹1.65 crore
- Day 10 (Saturday): ₹3.10 crore
- Day 11 (Sunday): ₹3.20 crore
- Total after 11 days: ₹23.41 crore net
The film’s India gross collection has reached approximately ₹27.60 crore. These figures are estimates and may vary across box office tracking reports.
Baththa Beats Merry Christmas at the Indian Box Office
One of the film’s notable milestones is surpassing Merry Christmas, the 2024 thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Vijay Sethupathi alongside Katrina Kaif.
Merry Christmas collected approximately ₹20.23 crore net in India during its theatrical run. With its reported total of ₹23.41 crore, Baththa has moved ahead of that figure by more than ₹3 crore.
The comparison highlights the theatrical progress of Vijay Sethupathi’s latest release, even as its daily collections remain relatively steady.
What Is Baththa About?
Set in 1986 Madras, Baththa is an action-comedy drama centred on a feared local gangster whose life takes an unexpected turn after an encounter with a young boy.
The story explores how an unusual situation develops into an unexpected bond, bringing emotional change to characters from very different worlds. Vijay Sethupathi leads the film, which combines crime-related elements with humour and an emotional storyline.
Positive audience word of mouth has helped the film maintain its presence in theatres during its second week. However, its performance over the coming days will determine how much further it can grow at the box office.
Can Baththa Continue Its Box Office Run?
With its 11-day India net collection crossing ₹23 crore, Baththa has moved beyond the lifetime domestic earnings of Merry Christmas. The film has also recorded a stronger second Sunday than its first Sunday in terms of reported collections.
The next phase of its theatrical run will depend on weekday performance, audience interest and the availability of screens. For now, Vijay Sethupathi’s film has achieved a notable box office milestone while continuing its run in cinemas.
