On August 15, multiple films were released in different languages across India, leaving audiences spoilt for choice. Down south the three major films that clashed at the box office were Chiyaan Vikram`s Tamil film `Thangalaan`, Ravi Teja`s Telugu film `Mr Bachchan` and Ram Pothineni`s Telugu film `Double iSmart`. Owing to Independence Day, the footfall for all the films was impressive. However, Vikram`s historical drama won the race at the box office down south this Independence day. 

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, `Thangalaan` earned Rs 12.6 crore at the box office on day 1 which is an impressive number for a Tamil film. The film made Rs 11 crore in Tamil, Rs 1.5 crore in Telugu and Rs 10 lakh in Malayalam.