Captain Miller was released worldwide on 12 January 2024, the week of Pongal, in standard and IMAX formats. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over ₹104.79 crore (US$13 million). It is currently the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024 and eighth highest-grossing South Indian film of 2024.
In India, Ayalaan did a business of 49.50 crores net at the Indian box office, which equals 58.41 crores gross. In the overseas market, it earned 18 crores gross, thus taking the total to 76.41 crores gross at the worldwide box office.
Is Ayalaan to have a sequel? The film, co-starring Rakul Preet Singh, grossed over ₹96 crore (US$12 million), against the reported budget of ₹50 crore. After witnessing the success of the film, the makers announced the sequel.
The film received positive reviews from critics, and has grossed over ₹96 crore (US$12 million), emerging the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024. Shortly after the film's success, a sequel was announced.
'Captain Miller' has reportedly grossed Rs 88 crore worldwide, while Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' grossed Rs 86 crore worldwide. Dhanush's 'Captain Miller' is a winner at the global box office, whereas Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' is a winner in the home state.
A sequel titled 'Ayalaan 2' has been confirmed. The film showcases a friendship between an alien named Tattoo and a human, safeguarding the Earth from a scientist's plan to spoil the environment.
'Captain Miller' sadly does not work. In Matheswaran's pursuit to satisfy the commercial audience, he has failed in creating an emotionally coherent film. The film lacks the thematic nuance, the technical care and storytelling prowess which was abundantly evident in his previous film.
Dhanush gets a makeover with Captain Miller and looks the part with aplomb. His transformation from a rural man to Captain Miller is showcased beautifully in the film. Dhanush carries the action sequences with ease and his emotional outbursts in the second half are good.
Despite a few shortcomings, Captain Miller is a huge step up for its filmmaker — whose style and socio-political takes need more praise — and is yet another feather to Dhanush's much-adorned cap.
It is the second installment in the HIT Universe following HIT: The First Case (2020). The film stars Adivi Sesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Suhas and Rao Ramesh. HIT: The Second Case was released on 2 December 2022 to positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office.
It is a success indeed. Maan Karate is Siva Karthikeyan's biggest grosser at the box-office thanks to its grand opening. The film has braved the storm caused by the new releases such as Naan Sigappu Manithan and Tenaliraman.
Hanu-Man broke several box-office records for a Telugu film. The film has grossed an estimated ₹350 crore (US$44 million), emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024 and the eighth highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide.
'Captain Miller' has been leading Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' and Arun Vijay's 'Mission: Chapter 1' at the box office right from the opening day, and the film is set to be declared the 2024 Pongal winner.
“Ayalaan is made for kids, but it's not a kiddish film – it is a film for adults as well. When you look at Hollywood superhero films, they are meant for all. Ayalaan is like that; though kids will find it more attractive. It's a kid-friendly alien, which I think the kids will love.
What is the highest blockbuster movie of all time?
That makes the No. 1 title, “Avatar,” even more impressive, since the underwater epic came out 15 years ago, when ticket prices were lower, yet is still on top of the worldwide list. Its sequel, “The Way of Water,” hovers not far behind at No. 3.
A hit or a flop are terms assigned to movies on the basis of their box office performance. A movie making money (profit) for it's makers is designated a hit. A movie that does not make enough money (profit) for it's makers is designated a flop.
