Director Vamshi Paidipally
· Cast Thalapathy Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna
· Released Jan 11, 2023
Worldwide
₹212 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹212 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹73 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹150 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Varisu is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹212 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹150 Cr, representing a 141% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Varisu was reportedly made on a budget of ₹150 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹212 Cr India nett — a 1.4x multiple on production cost and a 141% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹212 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-38.16 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Varisu at roughly ₹225 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
Varisu is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹212 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹150 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Varisu collected ₹212 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹212 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Varisu released in 2023 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Varisu was directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The 2023 Tamil film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹212 Cr India nett.