Superstar Rajinikanth and Thala Ajith, the two of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, who command massive fan following, have released their movies Petta and Viswasam respectively on the same day during Pongal. Both the film opened to a flying start at the box office, taking the Kollywood by storm. While Ajith's Viswasam took a bigger opening than Petta at the Tamil Nadu box office, Rajinikanth starrer Petta took a bigger opening than Viswasam at the overseas and other regions box office. Yes, you read that right! According to trade analysts, Ajith's film has managed to collect over Rs 125 crore, while Petta has crossed Rs 150 crore mark at the global box office. Buzz has it that Rajinikanth starrer has collected Rs 75 crore at the Tamil Nadu box office while Viswasam has grossed Rs 86 crore. Viswasam vs Petta: Thala Ajith’s Film Is Ruling the Tamil Cinema While Rajinikanth Starrer Shines Overseas

Film trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to the micro-blogging site to share the phenomenal numbers of Petta. He wrote on Twitter, "Twin achievements for #Petta at the #Chennai City Box office..At the end of yesterday, enters the 10 Cr Club and All-Time Top 10 in #Chennai City..#Superstar @rajinikanth has the most no. of entries in the Rs 10 Cr Cross #Chennai City Club – 5."

In Chennai, Rajinikanth starrer has already earned Rs 11 crore.

Petta is witnessing a huge lead over Viswasam since day one in the USA.

Speaking of UK business, Ramesh Bala tweeted, "At the end of extended 1st week, #Viswasam has grossed £130,663 [ 1.20 Crs] at the #UK Box Office.."

Talking about the movie, our in-house film critic Sreeju Sudhakaran wrote in his review, "Petta has its issues, primarily being its length and how some of the supporting cast is utilised. That said, this is the most fun I had watching a Rajinikanth movie in recent times. Petta gives you enough reasons to buoy up your spirits if you are a Thalaiva fan, considering if you reign in some of that burgeoning expectations. Get ready to be Rajinified!"

Speaking of Thala Ajith's Viswasam, our in-house film critic wrote, "Sure, as a family entertainer, this one takes the cake. Fans would be over the moon to see Ajith take on the character that expects him to give them what they like to see. Even Nayanthara is too beautiful for words and too graceful in her performance. They make a good pair and perform brilliantly but this melodramatic ride can only be sat for once." Well, those who are yet to watch Petta and Viswasam, catch them in your nearby theatres now. Watch this space for further updates.

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