The sports-action drama Bison Kaalamaadan, directed by Mari Selvaraj and starring Dhruv Vikram, released on 17 October 2025 (Diwali weekend), has shown solid performances at the box office in its first week and into the second.
First Week Recap
The film had a modest start but gained momentum over the holiday period. In its first week alone, it amassed around ₹33–34 crore across India, with Tamil Nadu contributing the vast bulk of the takings. Daily breakdowns showed:
- Day 1 (“Friday”): ~ ₹3.4 crore
- Day 2 (“Saturday”): ~ ₹4.3 crore
- Day 3 (“Sunday”): ~ ₹5.6 crore
- Monday & Tuesday saw higher jumps due to holiday influence (~₹7.3 crore and ~₹7.25 crore respectively)
- Following days showed drops, with Wednesday at ~₹4 crore and Thursday around ~₹2 crore.
Thus bringing the first-week total to about ₹33.9 crore.
Day 8 and Day 9 Performance
Entering its second week, the film’s earnings dipped as expected but were still respectable. On day 8, the collection was estimated at ~₹1.75 crore. On day 9, it jumped to around ~₹3 crore. At that point, by day 9 the total domestic net had reached roughly ₹32 crore, with gross including GST nearer ₹37.7 crore.
Outlook for Day 10 & Beyond
As the film entered day 10 (Sunday of the second week), the key was whether it could sustain momentum into the weekend and show good hold. The healthy day 9 uplift offered hope that Bison Kaalamaadan might cross the ₹35–₹40 crore net domestic mark soon, especially if the Tamil Nadu strength continues and other territories contribute better.
Key Takeaways
- The film made smart use of the Diwali window and festival holiday boost.
- Strong regional hold (Tamil Nadu) is doing the heavy lifting, while other territories are modest.
- The second week drop is present but within normal bounds — how steep the drop becomes will decide the final verdict.
- If the film can maintain ~₹2-3 crore or better per day into its second weekend, it may secure a hit-status comfortably.
Final Thought
Bison Kaalamaadan has proven that a content-driven regional film with strong thematic appeal can perform well during festive release windows. At the 10-day mark, it appears to be moving into safe territory. The full outcome will depend on weekend endurance, non-Tamil region performance and distribution cost recoupment.
