Radikaa Sarathkumar’s ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is enjoying a strong theatrical run, crossing 17 days and amassing over ₹48 crore net. The film saw a significant boost during its third weekend, with collections climbing to ₹3.71 crore on Saturday. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, the movie features a notable ensemble cast. It’s slated for an OTT release on JioHotstar by late March 2026.
Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Tamil film ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ continues its steady run at the box office. The film has now completed 17 days in theatres and is maintaining decent momentum in several regions.According to data reported by the Sacnilk website, the film has collected Rs 48.06 crore in net collections so far and the total gross collections stand at Rs 54.99 crore. The film’s performance across 19,061 shows highlights its wide reach in the theatrical market.
Day 15 and Day 16 collections show weekend boost
The film saw a noticeable jump during the third weekend and the collections increased after a moderate Friday performance.On Day 15 the film collected Rs 1.65 crore and the day recorded 1,073 shows with an occupancy rate of 18.9 percent.Collections improved significantly on Day 16, the third Saturday. The film earned Rs 3.71 crore with 1,093 shows and an occupancy rate of 29.5 percent.
Strong ensemble cast and direction
‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar plays the central role in the film.The movie also has Raichal Rabecca, Athadi Kumaran, Singampuli, and Munishkanth in important roles. The supporting cast includes several well-known Tamil actors such as Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan, and Ilavarasu.
OTT release
After its theatrical run, ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is expected to arrive on an OTT platform soon. According to a report by 123Telugu, streaming platform JioHotstar has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights for the film. The movie is likely to stream on the platform in the last week of March 2026 and the reports suggest that the digital release could happen around March 26.However, the makers have not yet made an official announcement regarding the exact OTT release date.
Social media reactions remain positive
Many viewers have praised Radikaa Sarathkumar’s performance and the film’s entertaining narrative.One user wrote, “Radhika Sarathkumar throws herself into the role of Pavunuthaayi, a brash village moneylender whose unforgiving ways have earned her the hatred of everyone around her. In a chaotic comedy that puts her on her deathbed right away, the film tracks her children fighting over their inheritance, setting the stage for the familial drama that follows.”Another viewer shared a positive reaction to the film’s engaging screenplay and references.The user wrote, “The movie keeps you engaged right from the beginning and maintains the momentum throughout. There are plenty of whistle-worthy and clap-worthy moments that really connect with the audience.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the 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. Go to Source
