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Sirai Box Office Collection Day 8: Vikram Prabhu's Procedural Drama Becomes a Sleeper Hit; Day 8 Higher Than Day 1
In a year dominated by big-budget spectacles, the Kollywood box office has found an unlikely champion in the gritty action-thriller Sirai. Released on Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), the film has defied standard box office trends. While most films witness a sharp decline after their opening weekend, Sirai has grown from strength to strength, culminating in a massive surge on its 8th day. The hallmark of a true sleeper hit is its ability to gain momentum through positive word of mouth. Sirai has achieved exactly that. On its Day 8 (Thursday, January 1, 2026), the film recorded an early estimate of ₹ 2.90 Cr, which is nearly three times its opening day collection of ₹ 1.05 Cr. This jump was fueled by the New Year holiday and a high occupancy rate of 52.53% in Tamil Nadu, proving that audiences are actively seeking out content-driven cinema. Produced by Seven Screen Studio on a modest reported budget of approximately ₹ 3 Cr, the film has already entered the massive profit zone. With a total India Net collection of ₹ 11.9 Cr in just 8 days, Sirai is being hailed as one of the most successful ventures of the year in terms of Return on Investment (ROI). Sirai 8-Day Box Office Breakdown (India Net) Day Day Wise India Net Collection Day 1 1st Thursday ₹ 1.05 Cr Day 2 1st Friday ₹ 0.90 Cr Day 3 1st Saturday ₹ 1.30 Cr Day 4 1st Sunday ₹ 1.80 Cr Day 5 1st Monday ₹ 1.20 Cr Day 6 1st Tuesday ₹ 1.35 Cr Day 7 1st Wednesday ₹ 1.40 Cr Day 8 2nd Thursday (New Year) ₹ 2.90 Cr * (Early Est.) Total 8 Days Total ₹ 11.90 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide Collection Snapshot India Net Collection -₹ 11.90 Cr India Gross Collection-₹ 14.00 Cr Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr Worldwide Gross ₹ 14.00 Cr Directed by debutant Suresh Rajakumari (a former associate of Vetrimaaran) and written by Tamizh (Taanakkaran), Sirai is a grounded procedural drama. It stars Vikram Prabhu as an escort cop whose life takes an unexpected turn while transporting a murder convict, played by debutant LK Akshay Kumar. The film has received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of systemic biases and the intense chemistry between the lead duo. With no major Tamil releases in the immediate window, Sirai is expected to continue its dominant run through the second weekend.
