Maaman is a Tamil-language comedy-drama movie released in theatres on 31st May 2025. The film stars veteran actor Sathyaraj in the lead role, playing a humorous and emotional role of a village elder, who is also the “maaman” (uncle) of the hero, played by Yogi Babu. The film is directed by debutant Senthil Kumar and produced by Vels Film International.
The trailer of Maaman received a lot of love from Tamil audiences because of its fun dialogues, light-hearted family theme, and rural setting. The music, composed by D. Imman, especially the title track “Maaman Vandhaan”, became popular before the release.
After its release, Maaman got decent reviews from both critics and the public. Many people enjoyed the comic timing, emotional story, and the chemistry between the characters. On IMDb, the movie has a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Reviews from Tamil cinema websites praised the family-friendly approach and clean entertainment.
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Box Office India Net Collection
The India net collection of Maaman in the first 10 days was around ₹18.30 crore. This collection is after removing GST and shows the amount made from ticket sales across India.
The opening day collection was ₹2.10 crore, which was a good start for a medium-budget film. On Saturday and Sunday, families came in large numbers, and collections increased. The first weekend ended with over ₹7 crore net. In the weekdays, the drop was normal, and the second weekend again saw good growth.
Box Office India Gross Collection
The India gross collection of Maaman is the total income from theatres before tax deduction. In 10 days, the movie collected about ₹21.50 crore gross in India.
The film performed better in Tamil Nadu than other states. Small towns and rural areas responded well to the content. It also had decent occupancy in Chennai and Coimbatore multiplexes. Word of mouth helped the film stay stable even on weekdays.
Worldwide Gross Collection
Maaman had a small international release in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, and Sri Lanka. These markets are usually good for Tamil films. In 10 days, the movie earned about ₹3.20 crore from the overseas box office.
So, the total worldwide gross collection after 10 days is ₹24.70 crore. This is a good performance for a regional film with a modest budget.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
On Friday (Day 1), the film started with ₹2.10 crore net in India and ₹2.40 crore gross worldwide.
Saturday (Day 2) saw better performance, with ₹2.80 crore net and ₹3.10 crore gross.
On Sunday (Day 3), the film collected ₹3 crore net and ₹3.40 crore gross. This was the highest day for the movie.
Monday (Day 4) dropped to ₹1.60 crore net and ₹1.85 crore gross. Tuesday earned ₹1.30 crore net and ₹1.55 crore gross.
On Wednesday, it made ₹1.15 crore net and ₹1.35 crore gross. Thursday stayed stable with ₹1.10 crore net and ₹1.25 crore gross.
In the second weekend:
Friday (Day 8) earned ₹1.05 crore net, Saturday ₹1.40 crore, and Sunday ₹1.80 crore. This brought the India net total to ₹18.30 crore and the gross to ₹21.50 crore. With ₹3.20 crore overseas, the global total reached ₹24.70 crore.
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Budget
The total budget of Maaman was around ₹12 crore. This includes all production costs like actor fees, location shoots, sets, costumes, and post-production work. Marketing and promotion added about ₹2 crore to the total cost.
Considering the simple story, village setup, and limited cast, the budget was well controlled by the producers. It was promoted mostly through TV, social media, and music events in Tamil Nadu.
Hit Or Flop Verdict
To decide if a film is a hit or flop, we compare the budget to the total collections. The budget of Maaman was ₹12 crore, and it earned ₹24.70 crore worldwide in just 10 days.
This means the film recovered double its cost, which is a good sign. Since it is still running in theatres, it is expected to earn even more. Satellite and OTT deals will add extra profit.
So the final verdict is that Maaman is a Hit at the box office. It has performed well both in India and overseas, especially in family audiences.
Maaman is a successful Tamil comedy-drama that gave audiences a mix of laughs, emotions, and simple storytelling. The strong acting by Sathyaraj, the rural setting, and good music helped the film connect with viewers. Even without big stunts or action, it entertained people of all age groups.
With ₹18.30 crore India net, ₹21.50 crore India gross, and ₹24.70 crore worldwide gross, Maaman has become a profitable venture. It is officially declared a Hit, and it continues to run in many theatres.
