Hyderabad: 

Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated action entertainer Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran, opened in theatres on April 10, 2025, amid massive fanfare and sky-high expectations. Touted as a major comeback for the Tamil superstar after Vidaamuyarchi's underwhelming performance, the film recorded a solid start at the Indian box office but fell slightly short of early projections.

According to early estimates, Good Bad Ugly earned Rs 28.50 crore net across all languages in India on its opening day. While this figure marks a strong performance, it comes below the 30+ crore opening that market analysts had expected, especially in Tamil Nadu, where pre-sales had indicated a potential for record-setting numbers.

Looking at the opening days of Good Bad Ugly against the last five movies by the Tamil actor, we can see a clear trend. With a record opening day of Rs 31.70 crore, Valimai (2022) is still the film to beat. In second place is Good Bad Ugly, which registered an opening day of Rs 28.50 crore, a stronger number when compared to his recent releases. Earlier this year, Vidaamuyarchi had a slow start with a Rs 26 crore opening and was considered by most to be a disappointment based on the hype.

Occupancy numbers paint a positive picture in Tamil-speaking regions, where the film recorded an overall 79.47 percent occupancy. Night shows peaked at a staggering 88.81 percent, showcasing Ajith's enduring fanbase. However, the Telugu version underperformed, with just 16.98 percent occupancy, which likely pulled the overall numbers down.

His 2023 release Thunivu minted Rs 24.40 crore on its opening day, while Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), a legal drama, had a Rs 18.60 crore opening day. Good Bad Ugly shows a clear recovery from Vidaamuyarchi and Thunivu, but it did not really have the explosive opening that is expected from a pan-India action entertainer.

Good Bad Ugly boasts of a talented cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Yogi Babu, Jackie Shroff, and others. It is helmed by Adhik Ravichandran. With good word-of-mouth publicity, Good Bad Ugly can aim to be the blockbuster the actor needs.

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