List of highest-grossing Tamil films explained

Tamil cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The films are made primarily in the Tamil language. Chintamani (1937) and Haridas (1944) are landmark films from the early stages of Tamil cinema. Chintamani was the first major box office success, while Haridas is noted for its significant impact and long theatrical run, reflecting industry's development before its formal establishment post-independence. This ranking lists the highest-grossing Tamil films produced by Tamil cinema, based on conservative global box office estimates as reported by organizations classified as green by Wikipedia. The figures are not adjusted for inflation. However, there is no official tracking of figures, and sources publishing data are frequently pressured to increase their estimates.[1] [2]

Highest-grossing films

The top 25 highest grossing Tamil films worldwide are listed here.

RankTitleWorldwide grossYear
12.0₹666–800 crore2018
2Jailer₹605–650 crore2023
3Leo₹595–620.50 crore2023
4₹450–500 crore2022
5The Greatest of All Time₹440–456 crore2024
6Vikram₹424–500 crore2022
7₹345 crore2023[3]
8Amaran328 crore2024[4]
9Varisu₹290–293 crore2023
10Bigil₹285–300 crore2019
11Kabali₹284–305 crore2016
12Enthiran₹283–300 crore2010
13Vettaiyan crore2024
14Sarkar₹253 crore2018[5]
15I₹239 crore2015[6]
16Beast ₹227–240 crore2022
17Vishwaroopam₹220 crore2013[7]
18Mersal₹220 crore2017[8]
19Master₹220–300 crore2021
20Petta₹219–240 crore2019
21Darbar₹202–250 crore2020
22Dasavathaaram₹200 crore2008
23Thunivu₹190 crore2023[9]
24Viswasam₹185–200 crore2019
25Annaatthe₹140–240 crore2021

Highest-grossing films in Tamil Nadu

RankTitleTamil Nadu grossYear
1Leo₹231.50 crore2023[10]
2₹222 crore2022[11]
3The Greatest of All Time₹220 crore2024
4Jailer₹189 crore2023[12]
5Vikram₹181 crore2022[13]
6Amaran₹166 crore2024[14] -- Note: When contributing to this page, please ensure that all references used for ranking are from green sources as specified in or . It is crucial to verify that the references do not originate from unreliable sources, in accordance with . Use '!scope="row" style with background:#b6fcb6;' to indicate running films when applicable.-->
RankTitleWorldwide grossYear
1Leo₹140–148.50 crore2023
2The Greatest of All Time₹100.5 crore2024[15]
32.0₹100 crore2018[16]
4₹78.29 core2022[17]
5Beast₹72.67 crore2022[18]
6Jailer₹70–87 crore2023
7Sarkar₹69–75 crore2018
8Vikram₹66 crore2022[19]
9Vettaiyan₹63.50 crore2024[20]

Highest-grossing films by month

MonthTitleWorldwide grossYear
JanuaryVarisu₹290–293 crore2023
FebruaryVishwaroopam₹220 crore2013
MarchPathu Thala₹55 crore2023
April₹345 crore2023
May Aranmanai 4₹100–100.50 crore2024
JuneVikram₹435–500 crore2022
JulyKabali₹284–305 crore2016
AugustJailer₹605–650 crore2023
September₹450–500 crore2022
OctoberLeo₹595–620.50 crore2023
November2.0₹666–800 crore2018
December

Highest-grossing films by year

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YearTitleWorldwide grossStudio
2010Enthiran₹283−300 croreSun Pictures
20117 Aum Arivu₹90–100 croreRed Giant Movies[21] [22] [23]
2012Thuppakki₹121 croreV Creations[24] [25]
2013Vishwaroopam₹220 croreRaaj Kamal Films International
2014Lingaa₹120−130 croreRockline Entertainments
2015I₹239 croreAascar Films Pvt. Ltd
2016Kabali₹284–305 croreV Creations
2017Mersal₹220 croreThenandal Studio Limited
20182.0₹666–800 croreLyca Productions
2019Bigil₹285–300 croreAGS Entertainment
2020Darbar₹202—250 croreLyca Productions
2021Master₹220–300 croreXB Film Creators
2022₹450–500 croreLyca Productions
Madras Talkies
2023Jailer₹605–650 croreSun Pictures
2024The Greatest of All Time₹440–456 croreAGS Entertainment

See also

References

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: 19 June 2023 . பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 2 வசூலை முறியடிக்கும் ஆதிபுருஷ்? விமர்சனங்களை ஓரம் கட்டும் கலெக்‌ஷன்! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230619124300/https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-prabhas-adipurush-movie-going-to-beat-maniratnam-ponniyin-selvan-2-box-office-collection-1026310.html . 19 June 2023 . 19 June 2023 . News18 Tamil . ta . இந்த ஆண்டு எதிர்பார்க்கப்பட்ட மற்றொரு பெரிய படமான பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 2 திரைப்படம் 345 கோடி வசூல் செய்திருந்ததாகவும் விரைவில் ஆதிபுருஷ் படம் பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 2 பட வசூலை முறியடிக்கும் எனவும் தகவல்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றன..
  4. Web site: 2024-12-03. ‘Amaran’ box office collections day 33: Sivakarthikeyan’s drama movie mints Rs 42 lakhs. 2024-12-03. Times of India. en.
  5. Web site: 28 November 2018 . Sarkar box office collection: AR Murugadoss film crosses Rs 250 crore mark worldwide . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211031234546/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sarkar-box-office-collection-ar-murugadoss-film-crosses-rs-250-crore-mark-worldwide-5468590/ . 31 October 2021 . 6 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Baahubali to Thuppakki: Tamil Cinema's 100 Cr Films . ndtv.com . 5 August 2015 . 28 August 2024 . 15 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615132934/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-to-thuppakki-tamil-cinemas-100-cr-films-1204181 . live .
  7. Web site: 3 August 2015 . Five non-Hindi films that smashed records at the box office . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230718085258/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/five-non-hindi-films-that-smashed-records-at-the-box-office/story-0BtaVxS8AxqGm7ZHbvLLFK.html . 18 July 2023 . 16 June 2022 . Hindustan Times.
  8. Web site: 8 November 2017 . Mersal box-office collection: Vijay's film earns Rs 220 crore worldwide . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211223082227/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mersal-box-office-collection-thalapathy-vijay-atlee-1081636-2017-11-08 . 23 December 2021 . 27 August 2024 . India Today.
  9. Web site: Top Kollywood Openers of 2023: Ponniyin Selvan 2 tops; Varisu and Thunivu occupy 2nd and 3rd position . 29 April 2023 . 1 May 2024 . 20 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230620182820/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/top-kollywood-openers-of-2023-ponniyin-selvan-2-tops-varisu-and-thunivu-occupy-2nd-and-3rd-position-1219116 . live .
  10. Web site: Singh . Jatinder . Leo worldwide closing box office collections: Vijay starrer is the Highest grossing Tamil film of All Time . PINKVILLA . 23 November 2023 . 12 September 2024 . 23 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231123104528/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/leo-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections-vijay-starrer-is-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-all-time-1260510 . live .
  11. Web site: 2 September 2023 . Top Highest grossing films at Tamil Nadu box office: Rajinikanth starrer Jailer Second edging past Vikram . 23 October 2023 . PINKVILLA . en . 3 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903015209/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/top-highest-grossing-films-at-tamil-nadu-box-office-rajinikanth-starrer-jailer-second-edging-past-vikram-1240470 . live .
  12. Web site: Singh . Jatinder . Jailer worldwide closing box office collections: Superstar Rajinikanth film is Biggest Tamil film of All Time . PINKVILLA . 4 October 2023 . 12 September 2024 . 5 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231005035223/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/jailer-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections-superstar-rajinikanth-film-is-biggest-tamil-film-of-all-time-1248206 . live .
  13. Web site: Singh . Jatinder . Top Highest grossing films at Tamil Nadu box office: Rajinikanth starrer Jailer Second edging past Vikram . PINKVILLA . 2 September 2023 . 12 September 2024 . 3 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903015209/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/top-highest-grossing-films-at-tamil-nadu-box-office-rajinikanth-starrer-jailer-second-edging-past-vikram-1240470 . live .

  14. Highest-grossing films by opening day

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  15. Web site: 6 September 2024 . The GOAT Box Office Collections: Thalapathy Vijay starrer hits USD 5M+ overseas for 100cr worldwide first day haul . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240906155547/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-goat-box-office-collections-thalapathy-vijay-starrer-hits-usd-5m-overseas-approaching-100cr-worldwide-first-day-1346158 . 6 September 2024 . 6 September 2024 . . en.
  16. Web site: 2.0 box office collection crosses Rs 100 crore on opening day. India Today. 30 November 2018. 1 July 2023. 1 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221001152541/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/2-0-box-office-collection-crosses-rs-100-crore-on-opening-day-1399665-2018-11-30. live.
  17. Web site: Ponniyin Selvan box office collection day 1: Mani Ratnam's film collects Rs 78.29 crore worldwide . DNA India . 1 October 2022 . 4 November 2024 . 14 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221014130026/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ponniyn-selvan-box-office-collection-day-1-mani-ratnam-s-film-collects-rs-7829-worldwide-2989375 . live .
  18. Web site: Beast box office collection day 1: Thalapathy Vijay's film earns Rs 72.67 crore worldwide. DNA India. 15 June 2023. 15 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415024859/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-beast-box-office-collection-day-1-thalapathy-vijay-s-film-earns-rs-7267-crore-worldwide-2946240. live.
  19. Web site: India Today Entertainment Desk . 'Indian 2' box office collection day 1 prediction: Biggest Tamil opener of 2024 . India Today . 12 July 2024 . 4 November 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717041849/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/indian-2-box-office-collection-day-1-prediction-kamal-haasan-film-biggest-tamil-opener-of-2024-2565741-2024-07-12 . live .
  20. Web site: Dixit . Mohit . 2024-10-11 . Vettaiyan Opening Day India Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan starrer takes SOLID start of Rs 36 crore . 2024-10-11 . . en.
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  23. News: Suriya's 24 Joins Prestigious 100 Crore Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20220507101124/https://amp.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/129586/Suriya-s-24-joins-prestigious-100-crore-club/. 7 May 2022. live. 18 May 2016. 26 October 2019. India Herald. Chandra. Sekar.
  24. Web site: Mersal box office collection: Vijay crowned the king of Rs 100 crore club; consistent performer than Rajinikanth, Ajith. Upadhyaya. Prakash. International Business Times. India. 6 June 2018. 13 November 2017. 6 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180606073646/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mersal-box-office-collection-vijay-crowned-king-rs-100-crore-club-consistent-performer-749164. live.
  25. News: Vijay's Thuppakki makes 180 crore!. The Times of India. 2 December 2016. 7 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150307012457/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijays-Thuppakki-makes-180-crore/articleshow/18691254.cms. live.

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