New Delhi, June 6 -- Thug Life Box Office Collection Day 1: Kamal Haasan starrer, released on June 5, is making waves at the Tamil box office. On Thursday - opening day - Tamil screenings dominated its earning.

Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies, the movie amassed Rs.17 crore net in India on Day 1, according to film industry Sacnilk. Out of the total domestic box office earnings, Rs.15.4 crore net came from Tamil shows, followed by Rs.1.5 crore net from Telugu screenings and Rs.10 lakh net - the least from Hindi shows.

Screening in over 2,220 theatres overseas, the movie was finally released on June 5 worldwide after days of controversy. Moving to occupancy, the movie recorded an overall 52.06 percent Tamil Oc...