Director Lokesh Kanagaraj
· Cast Thalapathy Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan
· Released Jan 13, 2021
Worldwide
₹215 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹215 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹75 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹130 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Master is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹215 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹130 Cr, representing a 165% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Master was reportedly made on a budget of ₹130 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹215 Cr India nett — a 1.7x multiple on production cost and a 165% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹215 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-38.7 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Master at roughly ₹195 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
Master is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹215 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹130 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Master collected ₹215 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹215 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Master released in 2020 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Master was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The 2020 Tamil film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹215 Cr India nett.