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South cinema superstar Suriya has once again proven his unmatched box office pull with his latest theatrical release, Vishwanath & Sons. Released on August 14, 2026, the family entertainer has been minting money relentlessly across domestic and international markets. Following a phenomenal opening weekend that captivated audiences, the film successfully cleared the coveted ₹100 crore milestone globally, continuing its triumphant march through the start of the new work week.

Box Office Juggernaut: Strong Figures Across the Board

According to early box office tracking reports by SaccNilk, Vishwanath & Sons kicked off its theatrical run with a stellar ₹15.35 crore on opening day. Momentum surged further over the weekend, with the film pulling in ₹22.25 crore on its second day and ₹20.55 crore on its third day, comfortably surpassing the ₹57 crore mark domestically in its first weekend alone.

Even on its first Monday, the film maintained a steady hold, raking in an estimated ₹7.50 crore. This brings the total net India collection to ₹65.65 crore, with gross domestic collections touching ₹75.88 crore. On the global front, the movie’s stellar international appeal pushed its worldwide gross past the ₹120.88 crore mark in just four days, showering the makers and distributors with massive financial returns.

Day 1 Opening: ₹15.35 crore

Weekend Peak: ₹22.25 crore (Day 2) & ₹20.55 crore (Day 3)

First Monday Earnings: ₹7.50 crore

Total Net India Collection: ₹65.65 crore

Worldwide Gross Collection: ₹120.88 crore

Plot and Premise of ‘Vishwanath & Sons’

Directed by Venky Atluri, Vishwanath & Sons is a poignant romantic family drama that blends emotional depth with high-value commercial appeal. The narrative centers around Sanjay Vishwanath (played by Suriya), a wealthy billionaire and Olympic gold-medalist shooter who has chosen to remain a bachelor following past life events.

To honor his mother’s heartfelt wish for an heir, Sanjay decides to welcome a child through surrogacy. However, the plot thickens dramatically when the child falls seriously ill, prompting the surrogate mother to enter their lives and upend their world with unexpected emotional complications and twists.

Star-Studded Cast and Crew

Helmed by writer-director Venky Atluri, the film features an impressive ensemble cast. Alongside Suriya in the lead role, the movie stars Mamita Baiju, veteran actress Radhikaa Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon in pivotal roles, whose power-packed performances have been widely praised by critics and fans alike. With strong word-of-mouth and steady weekday collections, Vishwanath & Sons is poised to rewrite box office records in the coming weeks.