MUMBAI: Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions‘ maiden co-production in Tamil Engaeyum Eppothum has garnered Rs 170 million in its 50-day run in Tamil Nadu till 4 November.

The film released in theatres on 16 September.

The romantic film, starring Jai, Anjali, Ananya and Sharvanand in the lead roles, has been termed as one of the biggest hits in Tamil Nadu this year.

With story, screenplay, dialogue and direction by M.Saravanan, the film has been appreciated for its strong message and powerful performances by its lead actors.

Said Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh, “We are extremely glad that our first Tamil production has received such widespread appreciation. The film’s success has encouraged us further to make meaningful cinema.”

Added Murugadoss, "Engaeyum Eppothum‘s reception has proved that content is the hero ever, breaking stereotypical formulas and myths of ‘centre‘ classification."

Engaeyum Eppothum is the first of a two-movie deal between Fox Star Studios & AR Murugadoss Productions for co-producing Tamil films.