Vishal's latest film Magudam has begun on a damp note at the box office worldwide as it collected Rs 60 lakh on day 1. According to trade website Sacnilk, the action drama earned Rs 60 lakh nett across the country and Rs 68 lakh gross. The film, which also released in Telugu as Makutam, registered a low revenue of Rs 2 lakh.

Vishal marks his directorial debut with Magudam. The film was initially helmed by Ravi Arasu, who exited the movie due to creative differences with Vishal. The actor then took over to direct the rest of the film. Ravi Arasu is now credited with the story of the film. Magudam follows a peaceful man who is forced to embrace his violent legacy while protecting his son from some of South India's most dangerous gangsters. Vishal dons three distinct looks in the film while playing characters: Linga and Kirubakaran.

Upon release on Friday, the film was met with mixed and negative reviews. It also clashed with Suriya's Vishwanath & Sons. It also stars Dushara Vijayan and Anjali in prominent roles. 

An excerpt from our CE review of the film reads, "Much like Vishal's Kirubakaran caught in the strife between two warring gangs, the film too is caught between an engrossing mass masala film and the actor's political launchpad. From being a meek hero with recognisable problems like EMI and a car, to the plasticity with which he is made the saviour, the film defies even the template of a nobody rising above the ranks. Magudam ends up being a heavy crown on a shaky head."

Jayaprakash, John Vijay, Ajay, Vamsi Krishna, Abu Salim, Arjai, Vj Jhansi, Padam Kumar, Sabhumon and others star in supporting roles in Magudam. Pon Parthiban has written the dialogues for the film, along with Anandh Kumaresan writing the dialogues in Tamil and Rajesh A Moorthy writing the dialogues in Telugu.

The crew of the film includes NB Srikanth as the editor and G Durairaj as the art director. Late director-producer RB Choudary's Super Good Films banner is the producer of Magudam.