In a cinematic clash at the box office, the science fiction comedy drama ‘Ayalaan’ made its theatrical debut on January 12, 2024, under the direction of R Ravikumar. Boasting a stellar cast including Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar, Isha Koppikar, Yogi Babu, and Karunakaran, the film is accompanied by a compelling musical score composed by AR Rahman.
Receiving mixed reviews from audiences, the science fiction comedy drama has demonstrated consistent growth in its box office earnings. On its third day in theaters, ‘Ayalaan’ secured a noteworthy Rs 5.5 crore, accumulating a total of Rs 13 crore by the end of its first weekend. According to reports from Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 3.5 crore on Friday and Rs 4.35 crore on Saturday. With a steady daily progression, industry experts anticipate the film to surpass Rs 25 crore in earnings by the Pongal Holidays.
The narrative of ‘Ayalaan’ revolves around an extraterrestrial being accidentally landing on Earth, forming an unexpected bond with Tamizh, portrayed by Sivakarthikeyan. Together, they uncover a sinister plan orchestrated by the scientist Aryan, who aims to extract the lethal Nova gas, putting Earth in jeopardy. The duo embarks on a mission to thwart this nefarious scheme and safeguard the planet.
Notably, ‘Ayalaan’ faced stiff competition at the box office from Dhanush’s ‘Captain Miller,’ which amassed an impressive Rs 23 crore in its initial three days of release.