Chennai box office: Darbar BEATS Sarileru Neekevvaru and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo to grab the top spot

Rajinikanth mania grips the cine-goers as his latest outing Darbar is shattering records at the ticket windows. The masala actioner has taken the top spot at the Chennai box office in its opening weekend beating Sarileru Neekevvaru, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Chhapaak and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Though the Mahesh Babu's film was released on Saturday while Allu Arjun's family entertainer hit the screens yesterday. Apart from the domestic market, Darbar is setting new benchmarks in the international markets as well.

Jan 10th - 12th #Chennai City Top 5:

1. #Darbar

2. #SarileruNeekevvaru (2 Days)

3. #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior

4. #Chhappak

5. #AlaVaikunthapurramloo (1 Day)

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Also starring Nayanthara, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar and Dalip Tahil, the film features Thalaivar as the kickass cop. Darbar is bankrolled by Lyca Productions, who previously produced Rajinikanth's last blockbuster 2.0. Ace lensman Santosh Sivan is cranking the camera for Darbar, while Anirudh Ravichander will compose the album. The editing of the film will be done by Sreekar Prasad. It is directed by AR Murugadoss, who is known for helming blockbusters like Ghajini, 7am Arivu, Kaththi, Thupakki, Sarkar and many more.

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Talking about the reviews, our critic Russel D'Silva gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote, "Darbar is by a diehard Rajinikanth fan for diehard Rajinikanth fans. Watch it if you love watching Thalaivar unleashed." He praised Thalaivar and wrote, "Darbar is a Rajinikanth show all the way. The superstar is in terrific form, carrying almost the entire film on the combined strength of his mannerisms, body language, punchlines, inimitable gait, irreplaceable posture and indomitable swag (collectively known as Rajini-isms) alone." Anyway, have you watched the film? Tweet to us @bollywood_life.

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