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. [a] 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]
The top 25 highest grossing Tamil films worldwide are listed here.
Rank [b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | 2018 | [c] |
2 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | 2023 | [d] |
3 | Leo | ₹595–620.50 crore | 2023 | [e] |
4 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | 2022 | [f] |
5 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–456 crore | 2024 | [g] |
6 | Vikram | ₹424–500 crore | 2022 | [h] |
7 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ₹345 crore | 2023 | [20] |
8 | Amaran | ₹335 crore | 2024 | [21] |
9 | Varisu | ₹290–293 crore | 2023 | [i] |
10 | Bigil | ₹285–300 crore | 2019 | [j] |
11 | Kabali | ₹284–305 crore | 2016 | [k] |
12 | Enthiran | ₹283–300 crore | 2010 | [l] |
13 | Sarkar | ₹253 crore | 2018 | [32] |
14 | Vettaiyan | ₹240−250 crore | 2024 | [m] |
15 | I | ₹239 crore | 2015 | [35] |
16 | Beast | ₹227–240 crore | 2022 | [n] |
17 | Vishwaroopam [o] | ₹220 crore | 2013 | [39] |
18 | Mersal | ₹220 crore | 2017 | [40] |
19 | Master | ₹220–300 crore | 2021 | [p] |
20 | Petta | ₹219–240 crore | 2019 | [q] |
21 | Darbar | ₹202–250 crore | 2020 | [r] |
22 | Dasavathaaram | ₹200 crore | 2008 | [35] |
23 | Thunivu | ₹190 crore | 2023 | [50] |
24 | Viswasam | ₹185–200 crore | 2019 | [s] |
25 | Annaatthe | ₹140–240 crore | 2021 | [t] |
Rank | Title | Tamil Nadu gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Leo | ₹231.50 crore | 2023 | [55] |
2 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹222 crore | 2022 | [56] |
3 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹220 crore | 2024 | [g] |
4 | Jailer | ₹189 crore | 2023 | [57] |
5 | Vikram | ₹181 crore | 2022 | [58] |
6 | Amaran | ₹158 crore | 2024 | [59] |
7 | Varisu | ₹144.50 crore | 2022 | [58] |
8 | Master | ₹142 crore | 2021 | [58] |
9 | Bigil | ₹141 crore | 2019 | [58] |
10 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ₹139 crore | 2023 | [58] |
Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Leo | ₹140–148.50 crore | 2023 | [u] |
2 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹100.5 crore | 2024 | [62] |
3 | 2.0 | ₹100 crore | 2018 | [63] |
4 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹78.29 core | 2022 | [64] |
5 | Beast | ₹72.67 crore | 2022 | [65] |
6 | Jailer | ₹70–87 crore | 2023 | [v] |
7 | Sarkar | ₹69–75 crore | 2018 | [w] |
8 | Vikram | ₹66 crore | 2022 | [70] |
9 | Vettaiyan | ₹63.50 crore | 2024 | [71] |
Month | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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January | Varisu | ₹290–293 crore | 2023 | [i] |
February | Vishwaroopam [o] | ₹220 crore | 2013 | [39] |
March | Pathu Thala | ₹55 crore | 2023 | |
April | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ₹345 crore | 2023 | [20] |
May | Aranmanai 4 | ₹100–100.50 crore | 2024 | [x] |
June | Vikram | ₹435–500 crore | 2022 | [h] |
July | Kabali | ₹284–305 crore | 2016 | [k] |
August | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | 2023 | [d] |
September | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | 2022 | [f] |
October | Leo | ₹595–620.50 crore | 2023 | [e] |
November | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | 2018 | [c] |
December | Lingaa | ₹158 crore | 2014 | [74] |
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Year | Title | Worldwide gross | Studio | Ref. |
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2010 | Enthiran | ₹290−305 crore | Sun Pictures | [l] |
2011 | 7 Aum Arivu | ₹90–100 crore | Red Giant Movies | [75] [76] [77] |
2012 | Thuppakki | ₹121 crore | V Creations | [78] [79] |
2013 | Vishwaroopam [o] | ₹220 crore | Raaj Kamal Films International | [39] |
2014 | Lingaa | ₹120−130 crore | Rockline Entertainments | |
2015 | I | ₹239 crore | Aascar Films Pvt. Ltd | [35] |
2016 | Kabali | ₹284–305 crore | V Creations | [k] |
2017 | Mersal | ₹220 crore | Thenandal Studio Limited | [40] |
2018 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | Lyca Productions | [c] |
2019 | Bigil | ₹285–300 crore | AGS Entertainment | [j] |
2020 | Darbar | ₹202—250 crore | Lyca Productions | [y] |
2021 | Master | ₹220–300 crore | XB Film Creators | [z] |
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | Lyca Productions Madras Talkies | [f] |
2023 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | Sun Pictures | [d] |
2024 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–456 crore | AGS Entertainment | [g] |
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கிட்டதட்ட 450 கோடிக்கு மேல் படம் வசூலித்தது.
Ponniyin Selvan 1 that grossed over Rs 480 crores
It is also less than the Tamil film released a couple a month back Greatest Of All Time which did around 440 crore worldwide thanks to a huge $18.50 million overseas.
It collected Rs 424 crore worldwide.
Vikram has occupied the 2nd spot with Rs. 435 crore gross.
At the end of its theatrical run, the film registered a record footfall and grossed over ₹500 crore worldwide.
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.
Beast, which marked Vijay's first collaboration with Nelson Dilipkumar, opened to a good response at the box office despite receiving negative reviews.
Seven Screen Studio produced Leo raked in ₹148.50 crore at the global box office on its first day which marks the biggest opener for a Tamil film both in the domestic and international markets, surpassing all previous records by a big margin