The Tamil box office is currently witnessing an interesting run as two highly acclaimed, content-driven films—Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa and Keerthy Suresh’s Dorothy—continue to hold their ground at the ticket counters. While both movies belong to vastly different genres, they have successfully managed to attract their respective target audiences despite facing the usual weekday drop-offs.
As Baththa enters its crucial second Monday (Day 12) and the Karthik Subbaraj-associated Dorothy navigates its third week (Day 18), tracking portal Sacnilk has released the latest box office estimates.
Here is a complete breakdown of the day-wise collections, overall theatrical performance, and worldwide gross of both Baththa and Dorothy!
‘Baththa’ Day 12 Box Office Collection
Written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, Baththa stars Vijay Sethupathi as a feared local don whose life changes after getting locked in a school restroom with an eight-year-old boy. The film has been receiving glowing reviews, with audiences calling it “pure gold” and a “fun entertainer.”
After a rock-solid second weekend—collecting ₹3.10 crore on Saturday and ₹3.20 crore on Sunday—the film faced the expected Monday litmus test. According to the latest live tracking data by Sacnilk, Baththa earned an estimated ₹1.05 crore nett on Day 12 (Monday, October 12, 2026).
With these latest figures, the film’s total India net collection has reached approximately ₹24.46 crore, while its domestic gross currently stands at a commendable ₹28.32 crore. Given its steady hold during the weekdays, the Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose starrer is comfortably poised to cross the ₹30 crore domestic gross mark in the coming days.
‘Dorothy’ Day 18 Box Office Collection
Running concurrently at the ticket windows is the Keerthy Suresh starrer Dorothy, heavily associated with acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has had a slow but incredibly steady theatrical run.
Despite a massive reduction in screen count due to newer releases, the film maintained a decent grip over its third weekend. According to Sacnilk, by its 18th day, Dorothy has successfully amassed over ₹16.1 crore in worldwide gross collections across nearly 10,482 tracked shows.
A closer look at the language-wise split indicates that the original Tamil version remains the primary contributor, accounting for nearly 66% of the daily occupancies, while the Telugu dubbed version (released on October 2) continues to pull in a niche audience across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The Road Ahead for Kollywood
Both Baththa and Dorothy are prime examples of word-of-mouth driving footfalls long after the initial opening weekend hype has settled. While Dorothy is now at the tail-end of its theatrical journey and preparing for an eventual OTT release, Baththa continues to enjoy decent daytime occupancies (averaging 16% on Monday).
With no massive pan-India releases scheduled for the immediate upcoming weekend, trade analysts predict that Baththa will retain a majority of its screens, ensuring a highly profitable lifetime theatrical run before the massive Diwali releases take over the box office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Day 12 box office collection of Baththa?
On its 12th day (second Monday), Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa maintained a steady hold, collecting an estimated live net of ₹1.05 crore at the domestic box office.
What is the total India net collection of Baththa?
With the Day 12 estimates included, the total India net collection of Baththa stands at ₹24.46 crore, with a domestic gross of ₹28.32 crore.
What is the total box office collection of Dorothy?
After 18 days in theaters, the Keerthy Suresh starrer Dorothy has accumulated a worldwide gross of over ₹16.1 crore.
Who is the director of Baththa?
Baththa is a Tamil comedy-drama written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Master Sai Prithviraj, and Baby Sahasra Shree.
