TOP 5 at chennai BOX OFFICE (November 08)

TOP 5 AT CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

Posted: 01 Nov 2008 11:38 AM CDT

Cast: Ajith, Nayantara, Navadeep, Suhasini Mani ratnam, Jayaram, Suman, Nasser, M.S.BhaskarDirection: Raju Sundaram Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Production: Ayngaran International


Diwali's only big release, Aegan is heavily inspired from the Bollywood blockbuster Main Hoon Na. Ajith takes up comedy after all those bad-man-bashing movies while Nayan gets another chance to display her assets.
Trade Talk:The advance bookings were impressive accordingly to trade sources. However, the movie's fate could only be decided after a week's run at the box office.
Public Talk:The initial curiosity could get it going for a couple of weeks.
No. Days Completed: 5
No. Shows in Chennai over Diwali week(mon - wed): 225
Average Theatre Occupancy over Diwali week(mon - wed): 95 %
Collection over Diwali week(mon-wed) in Chennai: Rs. 54,29,550
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 91 lakhs
Verdict: Good opening

Cast: Bharath, Poonam Bajwa, Simran, Vadivelu Direction: Hari Music: G.V.PrakashProduction: Jinnah Creations

Hari's Diwali treat is not imposing like his last year's successful Vel. Seval, with a fragile storyline, has Bharath, Poonam, Rajesh, and Simran playing lead roles.
Trade Talk:The Diwali weekend has made sure that the movie collected average returns.
Public Talk:Simran's comeback!
No. Days Completed: 3


No. Shows in Chennai over Diwali week(mon - wed): 162


Average Theatre Occupancy over Diwali week(mon - wed): 90 %


Collection over Diwali week(mon-wed) in Chennai: Rs. 32,46,600
Verdict: Good opening



Cast: Nakul, Sunaina, Hariraj, Livingston, Sampath, Pasi SathyaDirection: P V PrasathMusic: Vijay AntonyProduction: S Umapathy

Nakul's long wait to stardom has finally paid off with the release of his Kadhalil Vizhundhen. The director's story telling tactics worked making the audience sit up and take notice.
Trade Talk:Steady and average returns reported from all over.
Public Talk:The electrifying Nakku Mukka.
No. Weeks Completed: 4
No. Shows in Chennai over Diwali week(mon - wed): 66
Average Theatre Occupancy over Diwali week(mon - wed): 65 %
Collection over Diwali week(mon - wed) in Chennai: Rs. 8,11,203
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 1.79 Crore
Verdict: Above average
Cast: S.P.B. Charan, Siva, Premji Amaran, Kajal Agarwal, Nikitha, Prakash Raj, JayaramDirection: Venkat PrabhuMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Amma Creations

Diwali has not pulled down Saroja's collections, for it is still capturing hearts all over. With a concept and story that fits the perfect bill of a thriller; Saroja has added yet another success story to the Chennai 28 team's profile.
Trade Talk:With Diwali releases proving to be damp squibs, Saroja has every reason to rule the roost for some more time.
Public Talk:Repeat audience reported.
No. Weeks Completed: 7
No. Shows in Chennai over Diwali week(mon - wed): 60
Average Theatre Occupancy over Diwali week(mon - wed): 65 %
Collection over Diwali week(mon - wed) in Chennai: Rs. 5,45,574
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 3.57 Crore
Verdict: Above average
Cast: Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Ishitha, VedhikaDirection: KalaprabhuMusic: A.R.RahmanProduction: Thanu

Debutant Shanthanu's much-hyped Sakkarakatti is fast fading into oblivion. Courtesy, the unimaginative and clichéd storyline and some forgettable performances.
Trade Talk:Box office is not presenting a rosy picture.
Public Talk:The songs that are charbusters.
No. Weeks Completed: 4
No. Shows in Chennai over Diwali week(mon - wed): 27
Average Theatre Occupancy over Diwali week(mon - wed): 55 %
Collection over Diwali week(mon - wed) in Chennai: Rs. 3,45,262
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 1.25 Crore
Verdict: Average