Dhanush - Vetrimaaran's long awaited and highly anticipated gangster trilogy drama Vada Chennai finally hit the screens on October 17. The film fetched positive reviews from both the audience and critics alike and has got a very good opening at the Box Office this weekend. Vada Chennai which grossed around Rs. 25 cr in 5 days records highest ever opening in Dhanush's career despite getting an 'A' certificate. 

Vada Chennai grossed Rs. 6.75 cr on its opening day after Maari (Rs. 5.5 cr). The film is now the fourth highest opening day grosser in 2018.

Kaala - Rs. 12.05 cr

Seema Raja - Rs. 10.3 cr

TSK - Rs. 7.24 cr

Vada Chennai - Rs. 6.75 cr

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam - Rs. 6.52 cr

In Chennai City, the film has earned Rs. 3.06 cr in 5 days and leading the Box Office. Vada Chennai grossed Rs. 81 lakhs on its opening day which is the highest opening for Dhanush's film in Chennai.  

Top 5 at Chennai Box Office (Oct 18 to 21)

1. Vada Chennai

2. Sandakozhi 2

3. 96 

4. Ratsasan

5. Badhaai Ho

Overseas Box Collection

Dhanush's film has raked in $293k in USA in its extended opening weekend. In UAE / GCC the film has grossed Rs. 2.76 cr in 4 days and Rs. 1.18 cr in Singapore.