Petta vs Viswasam box office collection day 1: Ajith beats Rajinikanth in Tamil Nadu in this Thala vs Thalaivaa battle

Petta vs Viswasam box office collection day 1: Pongal couldn't have been better for film lovers as the Tamil Nadu box office is witnessing a mouthwatering battle between Thala Ajith and Thalaivaa Rajinikanth. Both the movies hit the theatres on the same day and have set the box office on fire with almost 100 per cent occupancy rates across the state.

In Chennai, Rajinikanth starrer Petta emerged victorious by minting Rs 1.12 crore on the first day but Viswasam has taken a bigger opening in Tamil Nadu. The collection of the both the films were confirmed by trade analyst Ramesh Bala. 

"#Pongal2019 Tamil Releases - Day 1 Box Office Update: #Viswasam has taken a bigger opening than #Petta at the TN Box Office.. #Petta has taken bigger opening than #Viswasam at the Overseas Box office..," Bala confirmed in a tweet on Friday morning. 

#Pongal2019 Tamil Releases - Day 1 Box Office Update:#Viswasam has taken a bigger opening than #Petta at the TN Box Office..#Petta has taken bigger opening than #Viswasam at the Overseas Box office..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 11, 2019

"#Petta leads #Viswasam at the #Chennai City Box office on Day 1..  #Petta - 1.12 Crs #Viswasam - 0.88 Crs Both had almost 100% occupancy..  The Bigger auditoriums in the 'Plexes played #Petta on Day 1..  Regular weekdays 4 shows only in city limits.," he said, in another tweet.

#Petta leads #Viswasam at the #Chennai City Box office on Day 1.. #Petta - 1.12 Crs#Viswasam - 0.88 Crs

Both had almost 100% occupancy..

The Bigger auditoriums in the 'Plexes played #Petta on Day 1..

Regular weekdays 4 shows only in city limits..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 11, 2019

Both Thala and Thalaivaa have delivered mast entertainers. Viswasam released in over 525 screens in Tamil Nadu and had over 150 shows in Chennai alone. 

However, Petta has beaten Viswasam outside Tamil Nadu. The Rajinikanth starrer has done well outside Tamil Nadu. It has earned big even in the overseas market. "#USA BO - Thursday at 6 PM PST: #Petta (Tamil & Telugu) - $133K from 194 locations  #Vishwasam - $18K from 71 Locations," Bala tweeted.