Hero’s Directorial Debut Turns Into A Box-Office Nightmare

Vishal’s directorial debut Makutam (Magudam in Tamil) has turned into a major box-office debacle. For Vishal, who took the additional responsibility of directing the film after Ravi Arasu’s exit, this is a huge setback both as a debut director and the lead actor.

The film was rejected by critics and audiences right from its release. The biggest problem is its outdated storytelling, routine treatment and overuse of familiar cliches. Instead of offering anything fresh, the film follows a formulaic and tiring template that frontally disconnects audience.

The poor response was visible from the opening itself. The film opened to negative reviews and very low numbers. The weak word of mouth has made the situation even worse.

With the film struggling to attract audience Makutam is heading towards a box-office disaster. If the reports are to be believed, the film’s opening weekend gross is below the Rs 2 crore mark, it means the film would not even be enough to recover the basic theatrical release expenses.