Good Bad Ugly GCC Box Office Collection: Biggest-Ever Opening For An Ajith Kumar Film In The Gulf

Good Bad Ugly Gulf Box Office Collection: Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly has registered a solid start at the Gulf box office, marking the actor's biggest opening to date in the region. As per data from industry tracker Forum Reelz, the film collected $485,000 (₹4.18 crore) across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) territories, backed by decent turnout and early interest from audiences.

Released on April 10, 2025, Good Bad Ugly was launched simultaneously worldwide in both standard and EPIQ formats. In the UAE alone, the film brought in a staggering $252,000, followed by $80,000 from Saudi Arabia and $153,000 from the rest of the Gulf nations. With over 46,000 admissions across the region, the film has drawn attention from both Ajith's fanbase and general viewers in the region.

Good Bad Ugly: Key Details on Production, Cast, and Crew

Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film features Ajith Kumar as a retired gangster whose efforts to reconnect with his estranged son are disrupted by unresolved tensions from his past. The action-comedy also stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Karthikeya Dev, with cameo appearances by familiar names like Jackie Shroff, Simran, and Shine Tom Chacko.

This project marks the Tamil debut of production house Mythri Movie Makers, best known for their body of work in Telugu cinema. T-Series presented the film, which had been in development under the working title "AK63" before being officially named Good Bad Ugly in early 2024.

The film's technical aspects-including G.V. Prakash Kumar's background score, Abinandhan Ramanujam's cinematography, and Vijay Velukutty's editing-have drawn some positive notes. Shot in Hyderabad and parts of Spain, Good Bad Ugly combines action elements with comedy.

The initial turnout in the Gulf region indicates a steady start for Good Bad Ugly as it begins its international rollout. With Ajith Kumar in the lead, supported by a sizable production and a mix of action and drama, the film may continue to find audiences in Tamil Nadu, across India, and in select overseas markets. The opening in the GCC sets a foundation for its upcoming box office performance.