Tamil superstar Vijay has a new milestone to celebrate as his latest film, “Varisu”, has become his highest-grossing film to date, surpassing his previous blockbuster “Bigil” released in 2019. “Varisu”, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and starring Vijay in the lead role, was released during the Pongal festival and faced a box office battle with Ajith’s “Thunivu”. The hype around the release of both films after nine years created a rift among fans of both actors in the first few days.
“Varisu” continues to perform well in theaters
“Varisu” has now been running in theaters for over a month and continues to perform well. The film’s makers recently announced that it has achieved a box office collection of Rs 300 crore, and the reception in the fifth weekend of the film has led to further figures being added. According to reports, the movie has allegedly made over Rs 310 crore worldwide, surpassing the revenue of “Bigil” (Rs 305 crore worldwide) to become Vijay’s highest-grossing film.
OTT release of “Varisu” postponed
In light of this achievement, the makers of “Varisu” are set to release a new poster to highlight the film’s success, which is sure to be celebrated by Vijay’s fans on social media. However, the OTT release of the movie has been postponed due to the positive reception in theaters, and it is now expected to stream from February 22.
Vijay’s unexpected box office success with “Varisu” has paved the way for his next release, “Leo”, which has just begun production. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the action drama has already generated high expectations and is set to be released across India.
“Varisu” tells the story of a businessman’s family who encounters various challenges. In addition to Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, the film also features an impressive supporting cast including R. Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shaam, Ganesh Venkatraman, Yogi Babu, and Prabhu. Thaman composed the soundtrack, which marks his first collaboration with Vijay.
Overall, “Varisu” is a significant milestone in Vijay’s career and a testament to his enduring popularity among audiences.
