Suriya starrer Etharkkum Thunindhavan (ET) released in theaters on March 10, 2022 to a lukewarm response but the movie picked up quickly in the following days. In Tamil Nadu alone, the movie is said to have grossed Rs. 51. 85 Cr. in its first 4 days of release, but the day 1 gross of Rs. 15. 21 Cr. remains highly debatable.

Tamil Nadu Box-Office Gross

• Day 1 - Rs. 15. 21 Cr.
• Day 2 - Rs. 9. 36 Cr.
• Day 3- Rs. 12. 70 Cr.
• Day 4 - Rs. 14. 58 Cr. 
• Total - Rs. 51. 85 Cr.

In any case, the box-office numbers for ET comes across as just above average, compared to how Suriya starrers have previously performed in theaters of Tamil Nadu.