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| PONNIYIN SELVAN PART 2 |
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, the highly anticipated conclusion to the two-part historical epic directed by Mani Ratnam, has completed its box office run. Despite its significant box office earnings, the film's performance has received a subdued response due to a decline in collections compared to its predecessor, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I. In this blog post, we will delve into the box office numbers, territorial breakdown, and the factors contributing to the film's performance.
Box Office Numbers:
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II has amassed a total worldwide gross of Rs. 345 crores. Domestically, the film garnered Rs. 215 crores, while internationally it earned Rs. 130 crores. These figures position the film as the fourth highest-grossing Kollywood film globally, trailing behind 2.0, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I, Vikram, and falling slightly behind Endhiran in India. Within Tamil Nadu, the film ranks as the sixth highest-grossing film ever.
Territorial Breakdown:
Let's take a closer look at the territorial breakdown of the box office collections for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II:
1. Tamil Nadu: The film collected Rs. 140 crores, reflecting its strong performance in its home state.
2. Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (AP/TS): The film earned Rs. 14 crores in this region.
3. Karnataka: Collections in Karnataka amounted to Rs. 19.50 crores.
4. Kerala: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II garnered Rs. 19 crores in Kerala.
5. Rest of India: The film witnessed collections of Rs. 23 crores in other parts of India.
In India, the film's total box office earnings sum up to Rs. 215.50 crores.
Moving on to the international market:
1. North America: The film grossed $5.35 million.
2. Middle East: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II earned $2.95 million in this region.
3. Malaysia: The film garnered $1.90 million in Malaysia.
4. Singapore: Collections in Singapore amounted to $1.25 million.
5. Australia/New Zealand: The film earned $0.95 million in these regions.
6. UK: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II collected $1.25 million in the UK.
7. France: The film grossed $0.55 million in France.
8. Europe: Collections in Europe amounted to $1 million.
9. Rest of the World: The film earned $0.55 million in other parts of the world.
The total overseas box office earnings reached $15.75 million, equivalent to Rs. 130 crores.
Factors Affecting Performance:
Despite the impressive box office numbers, Ponniyin Selvan: Part II's performance received a subdued response due to a decline in collections compared to its predecessor. This decline can be attributed to various factors:
1. Sequel Syndrome: It is common for film sequels to experience a decline in collections, especially when they are based on popular source material. Audiences often have high expectations for sequels, and meeting or exceeding those expectations can be challenging.
2. Limited Growth Potential: Ponniyin Selvan: Part I had already achieved near-capacity performance in its home state of Tamil Nadu, leaving little room for further growth. The mixed reception in other regions of India, such as North India and Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, also contributed to the decline in collections.
3. Release Timing: Sequels
