'Good, Bad, Ugly' box-office report: Ajith Kumar's movie crashes and burns on day 2, after a strong start

Although Ajith Kumar's highly awaited action-packed entertainer Good, Bad, Ugly launched with a phenomenal start at the box office, its momentum has quickly waned. According to the latest update from the box office analytics site Sacnilk.com, the film made an explosive debut with earnings of Rs 29.25 crore on its release day. However, on the second day, the numbers dropped significantly, bringing in only Rs 13.50 crore. This brings the film’s cumulative domestic collection to just over Rs 42 crore.

On Friday, the Tamil film registered an average theatre occupancy rate of 42.89%. Morning shows saw a turnout of 28.80%, while footfall improved in the afternoon with 46.87%, peaking during the evening shows at 52.99%.

Story And Cast Of Good, Bad, Ugly

This film blends action with comedy and casts Ajith Kumar as the fearsome gangster known as Red Dragon. The lead female role is played by Trisha Krishnan, who shares screen space with Ajith once again. Supporting roles are filled by a strong ensemble cast including Prabhu, Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, and Shine Tom Chacko. The movie is jointly bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series Films, and the soundtrack has been crafted by music director GV Prakash Kumar.

Ajith reportedly went through a significant physical transformation for this role, dropping a considerable amount of weight. He also appears in two distinct avatars throughout the film, showcasing his versatility.

Trisha Responds To Criticism

While Ajith’s portrayal in the movie has received widespread appreciation, his co-star Trisha has been subjected to backlash for what some viewers described as a lackluster performance. In response to the online negativity, Trisha recently shared a post on her Instagram account, which many believe was directed at the trolls.

"Shabaaaaaaa...Toxic people, how do you guys do life or sleep well? Does sitting on social media and posting nonsensical stuff about others really make your day? I really, really feel terrible for you guys and the people you live with or are surrounded by. Anonymous cowardice indeed! God bless you all, really!" reads her post.

Although she didn’t directly name the film Good, Bad, Ugly in her message, the timing of her post—right after the film's release—suggests it was a subtle response to the criticism surrounding her role.

Several of her fan pages on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) circulated screenshots of her post, interpreting it as a dignified reply to her detractors. This film marks the sixth time Trisha has teamed up with Ajith on screen. The duo previously collaborated on successful projects such as Ji, Kireedam, Mankatha, Yennai Arindhaal, and Vidaamuyarchi, building a well-established on-screen pairing that fans continue to cherish.

Despite the mixed response, Good, Bad, Ugly remains in the spotlight, both for its action sequences and the off-screen buzz it has generated.