Rajinikanth’s Padayappa becomes fifth highest grossing re-release
The restored version of the 1999 blockbuster Padayappa starring Rajinikanth recorded strong collections worldwide, emerging as one of the highest-grossing re-releases in Tamil cinema.
Rajinikanth’s iconic blockbuster Padayappa Even 25 years after its original release, Superstar’s enduring box-office appeal has been highlighted once again. Re-released in theaters on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday, the restored version of the 1999 Tamil film received a strong response in the domestic and overseas markets.
According to Sacknilk, Padayappa It grossed approximately Rs 4 crore worldwide on its opening day. Unlike most South Indian re-releases, which usually see a sharp drop in collections after the first day, the film maintained a steady pace over the weekend. It ended its opening weekend with around Rs 11 crore worldwide. make these numbers Padayappa Fifth highest grossing re-release of all time in India.
Re-release tops box-office charts baahubali: the epicWhich remains the highest grossing re-release with over Rs 72 crore. It is followed My love I swear this on you About Rs 41 crore tumbad With estimated collections between Rs 38 to 40 crore, and ghilliWhich earned around Rs 26 crore during its re-release run. With its opening weekend of Rs 11 crore, Padayappa Now it has joined the fifth position in this list with the hope of breaking more records.
Originally released in 1999, Padayappa Written and directed by KS Ravikumar and produced by Arunachal Cine Creations, Rajinikanth has also contributed to the story. The film starred Ramya Krishnan and Soundarya in lead roles along with Sivaji Ganesan. AR Rahman’s music played an important role in the film’s long-term popularity and cultural recall.
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The restored version opened in theaters on 12 December, with reports from several centers indicating that there was a festive atmosphere at many screenings. Fans were seen cheering, dancing and recreating iconic moments from the film Padayappahas the status of a landmark title that remains firmly in place among audiences decades after its original release.
