Velayudham is the surprise Diwali winner, although there were virtually very little pre-release talks before its release. The formulaic entertainer seems to have gone down well with fans.

Trade Talk:
Good collections making it an above average grosser among the Diwali releases.

Public Talk:
There is a slew of promising projects lined up for Vijay including Nanban, Yohan, Thuppaki and an untitled movie with director Vijay.

No. Weeks Completed: 7
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 24
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 10%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 31,716
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 7.75 Crore
Verdict: Hit