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Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran Opens with ₹3.2 Crore, Faces Tough Competition from L2 Empuraan
The long-awaited rural action drama, Veera Dheera Sooran, starring Chiyaan Vikram, was finally released in theaters on March 27, 2025. Directed by S U Arun Kumar, the movie faced multiple roadblocks, including a Delhi High Court stay order, resulting in the cancellation of early morning shows. Despite the hurdles, the film managed to earn a decent ₹3.2 crore on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.
Box Office Breakdown – Tamil Version Leads
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Total Box Office Collection (Day 1): ₹3.2 crore
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Tamil Version: ₹3 crore
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Telugu Version: ₹0.2 crore
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Occupancy Rate: 22.91% (Tamil screenings)
Challenges Affecting Box Office Performance
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Delhi High Court Order: The film’s release was stayed until 10:30 AM following a legal dispute with Mumbai-based production house B4U, which alleged contract violations over OTT rights.
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Morning Show Cancellations: Major multiplex chains, including PVR and Cinepolis, did not screen the film before 11:00 AM.
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North American Premieres Cancelled: International release plans suffered setbacks, impacting overall earnings.
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Competition from L2 Empuraan: Mohanlal’s L2 Empuraan dominated the box office, collecting a massive ₹22 crore on its first day, overshadowing Vikram’s film.
Future Prospects and Sequel Plans
While the Day 1 collection was affected, Veera Dheera Sooran still has the potential to gain momentum over the weekend. The film’s prequel, titled Veera Dheera Part 1, is also in the works, which could attract more interest in the coming days.
With strong word-of-mouth and Chiyaan Vikram’s star power, will Veera Dheera Sooran emerge as a Kollywood blockbuster despite the slow start? The weekend numbers will be crucial in determining the film’s fate.
