October 22, 2025
Mari Selvarajβs social sports drama maintains consistent growth driven by powerful word-of-mouth; Rajinikanth praises the film.
Mari Selvarajβs latest directorial, the social sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan, is carving out a steady success story at the box office. Starring Dhruv Vikram in his most challenging role to date, the film has shown resilience and consistent growth, crossing the βΉ22 crore mark (India net) within just five days of its release.
Despite facing stiff competition during the festive release window, the film is performing exceptionally well, a testament to its compelling storyline and the directorβs signature powerful narrative style.
Box Office Momentum: Day-by-Day Performance
After a modest opening, Bison Kaalamaadan‘s collections have been propelled by strong word-of-mouth and high audience occupancy, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The filmβs daily net collections reflect its growing appeal:
| Day | India Net Collection (Approx.) | Key Trend |
| Day 1 (Friday) | βΉ2.7 Cr | Modest opening in a competitive week. |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | βΉ3.4 Cr | Noticable 25%+ jump driven by weekend footfall. |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | βΉ4.5 Cr | Strongest weekend growth. |
| Day 4 (Monday) | βΉ6.0 Cr | Peaked on Monday, indicating strong weekday hold. |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | βΉ5.5 Cr | Maintained a powerful hold, totalling over βΉ22 Cr. |
Film trade analysts project that the Dhruv Vikram-starrer is heading towards a blockbuster verdict, with high occupancy rates reported for evening and night shows (at times exceeding 70%).
Mari Selvarajβs Impact and Superstar Praise
Bison Kaalamaadan, which is loosely inspired by the life of Kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, continues Mari Selvarajβs exploration of social identity and resistance through sport. The filmβs narrative, which blends intense sports sequences with strong social commentary, has been widely lauded by both critics and audiences.
Superstar Rajinikanth also showered praise on the film, personally calling director Mari Selvaraj and the team to appreciate the βeffort and personalityβ Dhruv Vikram brought to the screen.
The film stars a strong ensemble cast, including Anupama Parameswaran, Pasupathy Ramasaamy, Rajisha Vijayan, and Ameer Sultan, and is cementing Dhruv Vikram’s position as an actor capable of shouldering films with complex social themes.
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