Thalapathy Vijay’s Thuppakki conquered the box office, and its success led to a Bollywood remake starring Akshay Kumar, Holiday.
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Bollywood Remakes: A Box Office Battleground? Akshay Kumar is known for starring in Hindi films inspired by South Indian hits. Today, we delve into the box office clash between the original Tamil film, Thalapathy Vijay’s Thuppakki, and its Bollywood counterpart, Holiday, starring Akshay Kumar. Let’s see which film emerges victorious
Thuppakki reception and the Box Office performance
In 2012, renowned director AR Murugadoss brought us the action-packed thriller Thuppakki. Starring Thalapathy Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, and Vidyut Jammwal, the film hit theaters on November 13th. Thuppakki kept audiences on the edge of their seats, earning mostly positive reviews. Critics lauded Vijay’s performance, Murugadoss’s direction, and the film’s ability to blend action with entertainment.
Fueled by strong reviews, Thuppakki resonated with audiences, translating into a successful theatrical run. After a promising opening, the film stayed strong for weeks, ultimately raking in a net collection of ₹85 crore at the Indian box office. Overseas markets contributed an additional ₹25 crore (gross), pushing the global total to a healthy ₹128 crore (gross)
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Holiday reception and box office performance
As mentioned earlier, Thuppakki spawned an official Hindi remake titled Holiday. Released on June 6th, 2014, it reunited director AR Murugadoss with Akshay Kumar (replacing Vijay), Sonakshi Sinha (replacing Kajal Aggarwal), and Freddy Daruwala (replacing Vidyut Jammwal). Following the original’s success, Holiday also garnered positive critical reception.
Fueled by positive word-of-mouth, Akshay Kumar’s Holiday proved to be a box office hit. It surpassed its predecessor’s performance, collecting a net total of ₹112.65 crore in India and a gross total of ₹25 crore overseas. Combining both markets, the film’s total gross collection reached a staggering ₹178 crore.
Budget and box office returns
Here’s a rewrite of the financial performance of Thuppakki:
Thuppakki’s box office success wasn’t just about critical acclaim. Made on a reported budget of ₹70 crore, the film raked in ₹85 crore nett at the Indian box office. This translates to a profit of ₹15 crore and a return on investment (ROI) of approximately 21.42%.
Here’s a concise rewrite on Holiday’s financial performance, keeping it under 50 words:
Holiday, reportedly made for ₹56 crore, collected a net total of ₹112.65 crore in India, resulting in a whopping 101.16% return on investment.
Disclaimer for Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha Comparisons
This content is for informational purposes only and does not endorse any specific film.
The information presented here compares the films Thuppakki and Holiday. While both films share a similar story concept, they are independent creative works. We acknowledge the talent and achievements of both the original and remake teams.
Please note:
- Box office figures and production budgets are reported estimates and may vary depending on the source.
- Critical reception is subjective and reflects individual opinions.
Our aim is to celebrate the art of filmmaking and appreciate the diverse cinematic experiences offered by both Thuppakki and Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha (when released).
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