Who would have imagined a small-budget comedy drama overtaking a big-hero film? The latest Kollywood sensation, Tourist Family, did the unthinkable by surpassing Retro collections in Tamil Nadu in its third weekend. According to trade reports, Tourist Family has earned Rs. 53 crores gross in Tamil Nadu to date.
In comparison, Retro, despite its star appeal, has managed to collect only Rs. 50.5 crores in the home market, and its run has almost come to an end. What’s more impressive about the Sasikumar starrer is that it amassed over Rs. 5 crores gross in Tamil Nadu despite facing competition from new releases, Maaman and Devils Double Next Level.
At the worldwide box office, Tourist Family raked in nearly Rs. 70 crores gross, a remarkable feat for a film without big stars. Written and directed by newcomer Abishan Jeevinth, Tourist Family also features Simran, Mithun Jai Shankar, Kamalesh, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, and M.S. Bhaskar in prominent roles. Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment bankrolled this flick. Sean Roldan composed the tunes.