CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Oct 08th 2012 to Oct 14th 2012
Week : 4
Total collections in Chennai : Rs. 54,51,708
Verdict: Below Average
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend): 63
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekend): 15%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend): Rs. 1,79,453
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekdays): 120
Average Theatre Occupancy (Weekdays): 15%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays): Rs. 3,61,467
CAST AND CREWS
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Cast: Ajmal Ajeesh Khan, Magima, P Samuthirakani, Swasika, Thambi Ramaiah , Yuvan
Director: Anbazhagan
Producer: Prabhu Solomon,John Mex
Music Director: D. Imman
Cinematographer: Jeeva
Singer: Anitha, Chitty, Elisabeth Mani, Haripriya, Kids Chorus - Sai Venkat, Priya Hemesh, Ramesh Vinayagam, Saisharan, Santosh Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Srik, Thanjai Radhika
Lyricist: Yugabharathi

Directed by M Anbazhagan, Saattai is a social drama that is a modern take on the educational system. The movie has award winning performers like Thambi Ramaiah and Samuthirakani in pivotal roles.

Trade Talk

After opening to below average houses, Saattai  is still in the fray.

Public Talk

Such movies with less entertainment quotient and socially relevant messages should be encouraged by viewers.

SAATTAI PREVIOUS WEEK RANKINGS
WEEK : 3 RANKING : 4
Oct 01st 2012 to Oct 07th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 102
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 20%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 4,53,243
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 188
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 20%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 8,53,080

There aren’t too many movies about social change in today’s entertainment centric film industry. Sattai, starring contemporary legends such as Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramiah, is one such about a teacher and his attempts at bringing about a change in his school.

Trade Talk :

Despite good reviews and decent collections, Saattai has not had a great run at the box office.

Public Talk :

Samuthirakani's majestic performance and Imman's likable songs

WEEK : 2 RANKING : 4
Sep 24th 2012 to Sep 30th 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 150
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 22%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 7,58,998
No. Shows in Chennai  (Weekdays) : 200
Ave Theatre occupancy (Weekdays) : 17%
Collection in Chennai (Weekdays) : Rs. 7,60,780

Starring stalwarts such as Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramiah, Saattai is a film about social change, directed by debut director Anbazhagan. The movie revolves around a strong-willed teacher who has extremely high morals.

Trade Talk :

Saattai is fast slipping into the below average category after failing to garner enough attention.

Public Talk :

Samuthirakani’s role as a sensible teacher has come in for much appreciation.

WEEK : 1 RANKING : 3
Sep 17th 2012 to Sep 23rd 2012
No. Shows in Chennai (Weekend) : 207
Ave Theatre occupancy (weekend) : 35%
Collection in Chennai (Weekend) : Rs. 20,84,686

Saattai has Samuthirakani, someone who is very effective in straddling both the roles of a director and an actor, in the lead as a teacher with ideals and values. The film also has another stalwart Thambi Ramaiah.

Trade Talk :

Average opening recorded all over and if the word of mouth is positive, the movie’s fortunes could be lifted.

Public Talk :

Earnest performances by the film’s lead actors.

Ranking based on Chennai Box Office collection from the following areas:

Anna Saalai, Adyar, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Ashok Nagar, Avadi, Ayanavaram, Chrompet, Egmore, Injambakkam, Karapakkam, Kilpauk, Kolathur, Koyambedu, Minjur, Moolakadai, Mount Road, Mylapore, Navalur, Perambur, Purasaiwakkam, Redhills, Royapet, Royapuram, Saidapet, T Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Tondiarpet, Vadapalani, Villivakkam, Virugambakkam, West Mambalam

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