Tamil
Vishal’s Comedy-Drama Roars at the Box Office
Tamil cinema has had a fantastic start in 2025, with Madha Gaja Raja emerging as a box office winner. The comedy-drama, released during Sankranti, continues its strong theatrical run, having earned ₹46.78 crore in 22 days against a budget of ₹15 crore. The film has delivered a massive 211.87% return on investment (ROI), surpassing several Tamil hits of 2024.
On February 2 (Sunday), Madha Gaja Raja added ₹18 lakh to its collection, showing a slight rise from ₹17 lakh on Saturday. The third weekend alone brought in ₹90 lakh.
Box Office Breakdown:
- Week 1: ₹25.2 Cr
- Week 2: ₹15.9 Cr
- Week 3: ₹4.78 Cr
- Day 20: ₹0.55 Cr
- Day 21: ₹0.17 Cr
- Day 22: ₹0.18 Cr
- Total: ₹46.78 Cr
Challenging the Top Tamil Films of 2024
With its impressive run, Madha Gaja Raja now targets the third spot among the most profitable Tamil films of 2024. It currently trails behind Maharaja (256.5% profit) but needs just ₹6.7 crore more to overtake it.
Top 5 Most Profitable Tamil Films of 2024:
- Lubber Pandhu – 652%
- Vaazhai – 482.5%
- Maharaja – 256.5%
- Madha Gaja Raja – 211.87%
- Garudan – 117.5%
As Madha Gaja Raja continues its box office journey, it remains to be seen whether it can climb even higher in Tamil cinema’s 2024 profit rankings.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Updatenews360.