Vijay Antony’s Shakthi Thirumagan Earns ₹2.2 Crore in Two Days, Marks Actor’s 25th Film
Vijay Antony’s 25th film Shakthi Thirumagan earns ₹2.2 crore in just two days. Directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, the political thriller explores scams ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections.
“Vijay Antony in his 25th film Shakthi Thirumagan, a political thriller that grossed ₹2.2 crore in its first two days.”
Upon its release, Vijay Antony's landmark 25th film, Shakthi Thirumagan, resonated with audiences, netting ₹2.2 crore in just two days within India. Among the many praises thrown at the political thriller released worldwide on September 19, were the gripping first-half narrative, the powerful dialogues, and Antony's intense portrayal.
A Political Thriller Before TN Elections
Directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, Shakthi Thirumagan enters the dark world of power and corruption before the Tamil Nadu 2026 elections. Antony plays Kittu, a political fixer working in the Secretariat, capable of making and breaking careers. His life changes when he stumbles upon a huge scam of ₹6,236 crore, placing him opposite political strategists like Abhyankar Shankar (Sunil Kriplani).
The story offers a route for Kittu to rise, conceal agendas, and reap the fruits of challenging the established power structures.
Antony: A Man of Many Talents
With Vijay Antony in the lead role, he also went on to produce and compose the music for the film, which has contributed to his multifaceted status in Tamil cinema.
Box-Office & Audience Response
- Collected ₹2.2 crore net in India in the first two days
- On BookMyShow, ticketing had crossed 21,000 by the 21st
- High occupancy being reported from theaters in Tamil Nadu
While critics pointed to uneven pacing in the second half, strong word of mouth and Antony's memorable performance thrust the film firmly into the commercial sphere.
Streaming Release
360 Degree post-theatrical streaming rights are acquired by JioHotstar, with additional availability on OTTplay Premium after its theatrical run.
Final Verdict
Shakthi Thirumagan establishment Vijay Antony not just as an actor but also as a producer and composer capable of creating bitterly political dramas infused with intrigue, suspense, and social commentary.
