Keerthy Suresh’s latest cinematic offering, the crime comedy Revolver Rita, has failed to connect with audiences, resulting in a lackluster performance at the box office. Headlined by Suresh and directed by JK Chandru, the film opened in theatres on November 28 to a poor response from its very first shows in both its Tamil and Telugu versions. Facing stiff competition from other new releases like Indian Penal Law, the movie has seen a significant reduction in its screen count across many regions, signaling a tough road ahead for its theatrical run.
The film’s commercial performance has been underwhelming from the start. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Revolver Rita managed to collect only Rs 75 lakhs on its opening day. While its collections stabilized, they mirrored the first day’s numbers, bringing in another Rs 75 lakhs on its second day. This brings its total three-day collection to approximately Rs 1.5 crores, a figure considered low for a film featuring a star of Keerthy Suresh’s caliber and a sizable ensemble cast. Notably, the film’s production team has refrained from sharing any official collection figures on their social media handles.
Revolver Rita features a prominent supporting cast including veterans like Radikaa Sarathkumar, Sunil, Redin Kingsley, and John Vijay. Produced by Passion Studios and The Route, the film’s music was composed by Sean Roldan. The plot follows the story of a woman and her family attempting to navigate and escape a multi-front gang war. Despite its promising premise and cast, the execution appears to have missed the mark with viewers, leading to the poor audience reception and subsequent drop in theatre occupancy.
This performance marks a setback for director JK Chandru, whose previous directorial was Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham. For Keerthy Suresh, this comes as a rare theatrical disappointment following a string of successful films. The film’s swift decline in screens and muted collections highlight the increasingly competitive nature of the Tamil film industry, where content must resonate immediately with audiences to survive beyond the opening weekend.