Kaththi’s first day collection breaks all South Indian film records by collecting 23.80 crores in the first day. After a lot of struggles, kaththi finally hit the screens on diwali. Movie had a mass opening worldwide. From the very first show, it has been receiving amazing response among fans declared as super hit. Movie is especially being appreciated for the social message it holds. Audience says Vijay’s performance is one of the best in recent times.

The film has taken box office collection in storm by breaking all records. Films has grossed 23.80 crores on day 1 which is a new milestone for a south Indian film and its 8th biggest first day box office collection (excluding Andra Pradesh). A.R. Murugadoss himself has declared the report in his personal page by quoting – “#Kaththi breaks all South film records on its first day -Total -23.80 CR TN/Kerala / Karnataka & NorthIndia-16.45Cr Overseas-7.35CR. More records to be broken on upcoming days”.