Ajith Kumar’s Mankatha has once again proved its massive popularity with a stunning box office performance on its re-release in India. Even after many years since its original release, the film has returned to cinemas and created history with an excellent opening weekend. In just three days, Mankatha has grossed an impressive ₹11.55 crore, showing the unmatched craze for Ajith Kumar among fans.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu and marking Ajith’s 50th film as a lead, Mankatha originally released in 2011 and became a massive blockbuster, celebrated for its stylish narrative, high-stakes heist elements, and Ajith’s charismatic portrayal of the anti-hero Vinayak Mahadev. Over a decade later, the film hit cinemas again on January 23, 2026 and has been met with fierce enthusiasm, especially in Tamil Nadu, where the film’s appeal remains strongest.
On the first day (Friday), it collected ₹4.75 crore gross in India. On Saturday and Sunday, the collections stayed strong. Fans went to theaters in large numbers. Many watched it again with friends and family. The weekend hold was very good, with little drop in business. After three days (Friday to Sunday), Mankatha grossed a superb ₹11.55 crore in India.
With these numbers, Mankatha has surpassed the previous re-release weekend record holder, Ghilli, which had collected ₹9.50 crore over its opening weekend. It is important to note that Ghilli was re-released on a Saturday, which meant its third day fell on a Monday, a working day that typically sees lower collections Another interesting aspect of the collections is Ghilli had done exceptionally well in states like Kerala and Karnataka, Mankatha is leading in its home state, Tamil Nadu.
3 Days Box Office Collection
| Region | Gross |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹10.80 Cr |
| Rest of India | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Total | ₹11.55 Cr |
Looking ahead, all eyes are now on how far Mankatha can go at the box office. The big question remains: Can Ajith Kumar’s starrer surpass Ghilli’s final re-release figures? With strong fan support, steady occupancy, and positive trends so far, the film has a real chance to push its total even higher in the coming days.
