M. Sasikumar and Chaithra Achar’s new Tamil film ‘My Lord’ debuted with ₹35 lakhs on its opening day. The courtroom drama, praised for its unsettling premise and strong performances, saw varied occupancy throughout Friday. Its box office trajectory hinges on audience reception over the weekend.
The newly released Tamil movie ‘My Lord’ opened to a modest first-day collection of ₹35 lakhs. The film features M. Sasikumar and Chaithra Achar in lead roles.Early estimates from box office tracker Sacnilk website confirm that the film began its journey on a restrained note. The courtroom-driven drama was released amid moderate competition.
Occupancy levels
Reports say that the film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 11.47% on Friday, February 13, 2026. Morning shows opened at just 6.84%. Afternoon occupancy improved to 14.09%, indicating growing interest as the day progressed. Evening shows were at 9.69%. Night shows registered the highest slot at 15.27%.
Story premise
The film’s premise has drawn attention for its grounded and unsettling concept. The synopsis describes the story as follows: “A couple declared dead on paper after a medical crisis discover they’ve been stripped of more than just their identities.”ETimes rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote: “Sasikumar is easy to root for in the way he usually is: understated, sincere, never overselling. Chaithra Achar, in her Tamil debut, brings quiet weight to Suseela and holds her own comfortably. Guru Somasundaram and Asha Sarath are reliable. Nirav Shah’s camerawork keeps things polished. My Lord lands enough of its jabs and keeps you curious. It just needed people as interesting as the mess they’re stuck in.”Alongside Sasikumar and Chaithra, the supporting cast includes Guru Somasundaram and Asha Sarath. The cinematography by Nirav Shah has also earned praise for its visual clarity and consistency.’My Lord’s second-day numbers will be crucial. If audience reception strengthens, the film could find a path to moderate box office stability.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
