Ajith Kumar Mankatha Film Makes Rs 4 Crore on Day 1

Ajith Kumar's 2011 blockbuster Mankatha has re-entered theatres, and the response has been overwhelming. The film, which marked Ajith's 50th outing, has raked in Rs 4.1 crore on its first day of re-release, beating Vijay's Ghilli's opening day collection of Rs 4 crore. Mankatha's re-release has proved its cult status, with packed theatres and positive reviews from fans.

The film's success is a testament to Ajith Kumar's enduring popularity, and it's dominating screens this weekend, outshining new releases like Hot Spot 2 Much and Draupathi 2. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, Mankatha is a heist action drama featuring Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, and Lakshmi Rai. The film revolves around a corrupt police officer who gangs up with a group of youngsters to plan a heist and loot cricket-betting money.

Mankatha was a commercial success at the time of its release and has become one of the iconic films in Ajith's career. The film's pre-sales had already surpassed Ghilli's re-release numbers, and it's now expected to cross Ghilli's Rs 20 crore re-release mark.