Madirashi and Chapters fail to kick on

MADIRASHI managed just under 90 lakhs gross from its first week as per early estimates, and is proving to be another wash out for Shaji Kailas and Jayaram. The future looks pretty dull for the venture, as its screen space has been eaten up by new releases. With the advent of the Christmas biggies on Dec 21, it can be safely assumed that Madirashi shall not cross the I Crore mark. 

CHAPTERS had a much better word of mouth, but has failed to convert them into boxoffice success, as the film is currently looking at a lifetime gross of 50 - 55 lakhs. The appreciation for Chapters has been noticeable at metros, but the film's genre and cast, prevents itself from getting any sort of patronage from rural single screens. The film which got a minimal release of 25 screens, continues in 17 screens in week 02.