Vijay's Mersal sets a new non-Rajini record 

Thalapathy Vijay is among the few Tamil heroes who has a great base in overseas markets too. He's next to Rajini when it comes to overseas business (pre and post) and is particularly very strong in nations with a strong presence of Sri Lankan Tamils like France, UK, Canada. 

His upcoming Mersal's overseas theatrical rights is reportedly worth 25 CR+, which is a new high for the star and also a non-Rajini best in Tamil cinema. Vijay's highest grosser till date is Theri (both domestic and overseas). Mersal has all it takes to beat Theri and emerge as his new benchmark. Less than 10 days to go for the Mersal action to unfold.