Tran Thanh earned 120 billion VND thanks to "Tho Oi," but was still surpassed by Truong Giang, and Vinh Dam also pointed the finger at him.

The race for the 2026 Lunar New Year film season is dramatic, with Tran Thanh setting a record for directing with "2 trillion VND" for "Tho Oi!", and Truong Giang unexpectedly dominating media coverage. Amidst this hype, the lead actor, Vinh Dam, has become the center of intense controversy following a statement from Tran Thanh himself.

Tran Thanh sets an unprecedented record of 2,000 billion VND.

As of noon on February 25th, the film "Rabbit, Oh!" officially reached the 300 billion VND mark after just over 8 days in theaters. This growth rate is considered "miraculous" by experts, surpassing even previous blockbusters like "Mai" and "Red Rain". Over the past weekend alone, the film created a sensation, raking in an additional 123 billion VND with over 1.2 million tickets sold, completely outpacing competitors like "Heavenly Treasure" and "The Scent of Pho".

The resounding success of "Thỏ Ơi!" (Oh, Little Rabbit!) not only brought in huge profits but also officially made Tran Thanh the first director in Vietnam to achieve a total revenue of 2 trillion VND. With a series of consecutive successes from "Bố Già" (The Godfather), "Nhà Bà Nữ" (Mrs. Nữ's House), "Mai," and now "Thỏ Ơi!", the male artist has built a solid box office empire, affirming his position as the number one "revenue guarantee" in the domestic film market today.

Truong Giang surpasses others in social media reach.

Despite falling short in terms of pure revenue compared to its competitor, Truong Giang's film "My Father's House, One Room" unexpectedly made a spectacular comeback in online discussions. According to the top 10 rankings from February 3rd to February 16th, Truong Giang's film took the number 1 spot with over 160,000 mentions, surpassing the 130,000 mentions of "Tho Oi!".

This appeal stems from the highly anticipated return of "Muoi Kho" (Truong Giang) after a 5-year absence as both director and producer. The story of the father-daughter relationship between Mr. Thach and his teenage daughter resonated deeply with family emotions, sparking lively discussions across various forums. The presence of a cast with millions of views, such as HIEUTHUHAI and Anh Tu Atus, also contributed to the rapid spread of film clips, helping Truong Giang maintain his leading position in media recognition during the peak Tet holiday week.

Vinh Dam gets called out: Is the male lead stiff or is it a test of courage?

Amidst the box office boom, "newcomer" Vinh Dam – the male lead of "Tho Oi!" – suddenly became the most searched keyword after a leaked behind-the-scenes clip. In the video, Tran Thanh didn't hesitate to bluntly comment on his young co-star: "Vinh Dam is a stiff male lead, so we have to recharge him; the director has to find every way to make him radiate energy." The director's "shouting" on set exposed the limitations of Vinh Dam – a face who originally came from TikTok and lacks professional acting experience.

Playing Phong, a crucial link in a dramatic love triangle, Vinh Dam possesses a striking appearance and an ideal height of 1.92m. However, when faced with scenes requiring psychological depth or expressive acting through his eyes, he clearly revealed his immaturity, sometimes appearing stiff and lacking inner strength compared to the veteran actors. Nevertheless, the young man's effort in taking on a challenging role in his film debut cannot be denied. His continued participation in the spiritual project BUS: A One-Way Journey, co-starring with Phi Phuong Anh, shows that Vinh Dam remains determined to prove himself, despite the mixed opinions about his true abilities.

Truong Giang launches a great deal for viewers this Tet holiday, plotting to eliminate Tran Thanh's film? Hanni11:33:58 31/01/2026Truong Giang surprised everyone when his Lunar New Year film, "My Father's House, One Room," officially received a K rating, making it suitable for all ages. This move gives the comedian an advantage over his rival Tran Thanh, who is subject to age restrictions, opening up a dramatic box office race.