Good Bad Ugly is a Tamil action thriller starring Ajith Kumar. It was released on April 17, 2025. The film has big action scenes, emotional drama, and a strong performance from Ajith. Critics gave mixed reviews. Some praised the action and music, while others said the story was predictable. Despite this, the film attracted large audiences, especially during the first week, thanks to Ajith’s star power and intense trailer.
Fans enjoyed the stylish action and hero moments. For many, watching Ajith back in a gritty role was enough to fill theatres. The film had a strong start and continued well for over three weeks. Let’s look at how it did day by day and whether it became a hit or not.
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Box Office India net
Good Bad Ugly collected ₹29.25 crore net on Day 1 and ₹15 crore on Day 2. The first weekend total was ₹66 crore net. In its first week, the film earned ₹119.15 crore net.
In the second week, it added another ₹26.75 crore net, bringing the total to ₹145.9 crore net by Day 14.
In its third week, over days 15–21, the film earned ₹7.2 crore net. By Day 21, the India net total was ₹153.1 crore.
On Day 22, it earned ₹0.13 crore net, and Day 23 was similar. On Day 24 (fourth Sunday), it added ₹0.15 crore net.
By Day 24, the final India net collection stood at ₹153.38 crore.
Box Office India Grossed
The India gross collection was higher than net due to added taxes. The film grossed ₹140.25 crore in its first week. By Day 14, it reached around ₹160 crore gross. By Day 21, India gross was over ₹167 crore. After Day 24, the total India gross is estimated at around ₹168 crore.
Experts say the India gross number confirms the film had strong money flow from ticket sales.
Worldwide Grossed
Good Bad Ugly earned well overseas, in markets like Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and UK. In its first 24 days, the worldwide gross reached around ₹246.8 crore, as noted in trade reports.
It became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025, reaching nearly ₹247 crore worldwide by Day 24.
Day wise Box Office (worldwide and grossed, India net)
Day 1 India net ₹29.25 cr, worldwide gross ~₹51.5 cr
Day 2 ₹15 cr net, worldwide ₹27.5 cr
Day 3 ₹19.75 cr net, worldwide ₹33.95 cr
Day 4 ₹22.3 cr net, worldwide ₹36.85 cr
Day 5 ₹15 cr net
Day 6 ₹7 cr net
Day 7 ₹5.55 cr net
Weekend 1 India net ₹66 cr, worldwide ₹150 cr
Days 8–14 India net ₹26.75 cr, worldwide increased to ~₹200 cr
Days 15–21 India net ₹7.2 cr
Day 22 ₹0.13 cr net
Day 23 ₹0.13 cr net
Day 24 ₹0.15 cr net
Final India Net ₹153.38 cr
Final Worldwide Gross ₹247 cr
The film slowed after Week 2, but still earned steadily in Week 3 and Week 4.
Hit Or flop
With ₹153.38 cr India net and ₹247 cr worldwide gross, Good Bad Ugly is a Hit at the box office.
It recovered its budget by Week 2. It earned well across India and overseas. It never dropped into flops. Though it had low weekdays later, it achieved solid results overall.
Trade analysts say it is one of the most successful Tamil films of 2025. It is rightfully called a Hit, based on its earnings.
Budget
The film had a budget of around ₹200 crore.
For a film to be a big hit, it needs to earn its budget worldwide – ₹200 cr or more. Good Bad Ugly did ₹247 cr, which comfortably crossed that.
It became a profitable project for producers and investors. Even with marketing and production cost, the film made good profit due to theatrical earnings, digital rights, and music sales.
