'Thug Life' box office collection Day 5: Kamal Haasan sees collections from on first Monday; film makes it past Rs 40 crore mark

Thug Life, the film that marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam nearly four decades after Nayakan, crossed the Rs 40 crore mark at the Indian box office on its fifth day. However, despite a strong opening, the film is now facing a sharp decline in collections.According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the action-drama earned just Rs 3.25 crore on Monday, its lowest single-day total so far. The dip marks a significant slowdown in momentum following an opening day collection of Rs 15.5 crore on Thursday.Mixed Response Dampens GrowthStarring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, and Trisha Krishnan, Thug Life generated massive pre-release buzz. But post-release, the film has received a mixed critical reception, which appears to be impacting its box office performance. While initial turnout was promising, weekend numbers failed to show growth, and Monday’s earnings confirmed the declining trend.Tamil Version Leads RevenueThe total box office collection now stands at Rs 40.01 crore, with the Tamil version contributing the bulk of earnings. On Monday, Tamil occupancy stood at just 17.21%, suggesting a waning audience interest.Controversy in KarnatakaThe film’s release has also been marred by controversy. Kamal Haasan’s recent remark suggesting that Kannada originated from Tamil sparked backlash, leading to the film’s cancellation in Karnataka. Haasan did not issue an apology, and the lack of release in the state has reportedly further impacted overall earnings.Thug Life follows the story of a betrayed mafia leader who embarks on a brutal quest for revenge. The ensemble cast includes Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, and Rohit Saraf.As the film enters its second week, all eyes are on whether Thug Life can stabilise or if the initial buzz has already fizzled out. With upcoming releases on the horizon, the pressure is now on for the film to hold its ground at the box office.