Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Tips -June Episodes

Pongal turned out to be a disappointing season for the Kollywood box office this year, as none of the festival releases managed to strike a chord with audiences. Adding to the setback was the indefinite postponement of Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated farewell film Jana Nayagan, which left fans and trade circles disappointed.

Amid this dull festive phase, the re-release of Ajith Kumar’s cult action thriller Mankatha has surprisingly brought back celebratory vibes to theatres across Tamil Nadu. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the 2011 blockbuster returned to the big screens after 15 years and opened to an overwhelming response, proving its timeless appeal.

The Ajith starrer registered a sensational opening by selling over 100,000 tickets online on BookMyShow on its first day alone. With this, Mankatha dethroned Vijay’s iconic Ghilli to become the highest ticket-selling re-release, also outperforming other recent reissues like Sachein and Padayappa. Trade analysts are now confident that the film could rewrite records by surpassing Ghilli’s re-release gross of ₹26.50 crore, currently the benchmark.

Made on a budget of ₹24 crore and originally released in 2011, Mankatha marked a major milestone in Ajith’s career as his 50th film. The movie emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of his career. Ajith’s portrayal of Vinayak Mahadevan, a suspended police officer with grey shades who joins a gang to pull off a massive heist involving illegal betting money, became iconic. His stylish performance, sharp twists, and racy narration played a huge role in the film’s success.

Social media is now flooded with videos and images of fans celebrating inside theatres, cheering iconic moments and Ajith’s electrifying screen presence. The thunderous response to Mankatha once again proves that strong content and memorable performances can outshine even new releases, especially during a weak festive season.