Highest Grossing Tamil Movies
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- DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthAishwarya Rai BachchanDanny DenzongpaA brilliant scientist creates a humanoid robot to protect mankind, but things go awry when human emotions are programmed and inner turmoil causes the robot to switch sides.RajiniKanth-Shankar joined hands for the second time after the huge success of Sivaji the boss.
Endhiran turned out to be the "ALL Time Blockbuster" and still tops the table with No 1 position.
Starring:Rajinikanth,Aiswarya rai,Santhanam,Karunas
Director:Shankar
Music : AR Rahman
Budget: 150crs
Gross : 310crs - DirectorKamal HaasanStarsPooja KumarMiles AndersonKamal HaasanWhen a classical dancer's suspecting wife sets an investigator behind him, a series of violent events are triggered, revealing his real identity and connection to a darker world.KamalHassan's Viswaroopam released after huge problems and turned out be "BlockBuster"
even after Delayed Release and loss of 60crs ,this movie made a huge profit for Distributors
starring: Kamalhassan,poojakuamr
Director:Kamalhassan
Music : Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Budget: 90crs
Gross : 224crs - DirectorS. ShankarStarsVikramAmy JacksonSuresh GopiA deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.Once again Vikram-Shankar after Anniyan made a Huge expectation for this Magnum opus .
I released on Jan 2015 and turned out to be a super hit despite facing Mixed Reviews,and eventually it made a good profit among distributors.
Starring:Vikram,Amyjackson,Santhanam,SureshGopi.
Director:Shankar
Music : AR Rahman
Budget: 110crs
Gross : 205crs - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsJoseph VijayKajal AggarwalVidyut JammwalAn army captain is on a mission to track down and destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command.For the Very First Time Illayathalapathy joined with AR Murugadoss with "Historical blockbuster" Thuppakki.
Thuppakki released on 2012 Diwali and received a very good response from all centers and made tremendous business at boxoffice .
Starring:Vijay,Kajal Agarwal,Sathyan,vidyutjamwal
Director:Ar Murugadoss
Music : Hariss jeyaraj
Budget: 70crs
Gross : 187crs - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsJoseph VijaySamantha Ruth PrabhuNeil Nitin MukeshA case of mistaken identity embroils an escaped convict in a fight against a large corporation intent on seizing a village's land.Vijay-Ar Murugadoss combined for second time with powerful kaththi.
Kaththi was the first ever film to break the endhiran's opening record and become south india's biggest opening at that time.
as thuppakki,Kaththi also released on 2024 diwali and earned very good response and declared as "Blockbuster"
starring: Vijay,samantha,sathish,nelinithin,mukesh
Director:Ar Murugadoss
Music : Anirudh
Budget: 80crs
Gross : 168crs - DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsRajinikanthAnushka ShettySonakshi SinhaA small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.Successful combo rajinikanth-K.S.Ravikumar worked together for Lingaa.
Lingaa is the considered as the best ever opening in tamilcinema and fastest movie to join in 100crs club(3 days)
due to mixed reviews and dragging screenplay let the movie occupancy level low,so the movie made some decent business and declared as"Above average"and incurs Heavy loss to Distributors.
starring: Rajinikanth,Anushka,Sonakshisinha,santhanam
Director:K.S.Ravikumar
Music :AR Rahman
Budget: 110crs
Gross : 145crs - DirectorRaghava LawrenceStarsRaghava LawrenceTaapsee PannuKovai SaralaA couple of revenge seeking ghosts haunts an innocent man, and the people surrounding him, to get justice for their murders.Ragava Lawrence horror comedy declared as "Huge blockbuster" of 2015.
kanchana 2 the third sequel of muni franchise received a very good response from family audience and the Movie completed it's Theatrical run for 100 days and joined in 100 cr elite club.Kanchana 2 is the made huge profit
starring: Ragava Lawrence,Tapsee,Kovaisarala
Director:Ragava Lawarence
Music : Leon James,S. Thaman,C. Sathya
Budget: 20crs
Gross : 100crs - DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsKamal HaasanAsin ThottumkalJaya PradaAfter realizing the danger of a bio-weapon, a scientist wants to protect it from being misused. The vial accidentally reaches India, and he must race against time to prevent a potential disaster.Dasavatharam is a Indian sciencefiction Disaster film directed by K.S.Ravikumar .
Dasavatharm turned out to be one of the Highest grossing Inidan movie at that time.
It mad a life time business around 100crs
starring: KamalHassan,Asin
Director:K.S.Ravikumar
Music : Himesh,DSP
Budget: 50crs
Gross : 95crs - DirectorChimbudevenStarsJoseph VijaySrideviSudeepA virtuous soldier tries to save people from an evil queen and a throne-seeking commander.Illayathalapthy's Most Anticipated Fantsay flick Puli written and Directed by Chimbudevan released on oct 2015 and received mostly Negative reviews.
Poor Screenplay let the movie down drastically and made a hurdle to its business and declared as "Below Average"
starring: Vijay,Shruthihassan,hansikamotwani,sreidevi,sudeep
Director:ChimbuDevan
Music : Devi sri Prasad
Budget: 118crs
Gross : 93.75crs - DirectorVishnuvardhanStarsAjith KumarAryaNayantharaA mysterious man along with a young computer hacker tries to unveil a major government conspiracy which resulted in several bloody deaths.Thala Ajith Kumar's action Thriller Aarambam released on 2013 Diwali and Received good response and declared as "Super Hit"
It collected 50crs within 5 days ,But the Movie made around 10%loss for Distributors.
starring: Ajith Kumar,Arya,Nayanthara,Tapsee
Director:Vishnuvardan
Music : Yuvan shankar raja
Budget: 60crs
Gross : 91.25crs - DirectorHariStarsSuriyaAnushka ShettyHansika MotwaniTough cop Durai Singam performs an undercover operation and identifies some nefarious activities in the seas around the coastal town.Hit combo Surya-Hari once again Delivered a Blockbuster
Singam 2 is considered as one of the best opening in tamilcinema .
the movie released on july 2013 and mage a huge profit
starring: Surya,Anushka,Hansika,Santhanam
Director:Hari
Music :Devi Sri Prasad
Budget: 50crs
Gross : 90crs - DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthShriya SaranSumanA software engineer comes to India in order to serve the nation and invest in its welfare. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to do good for the poor.for the very First time Shankar worked with superstar.
Sivaji is the highest ever Grossing and made indian film at that time.
it was Declared as "Blockbuster" at the boxoffice and did a lifetime business around 100 cr mark
starring: Rajinikanth,Shriya,vivek,sumanth
Director:Shankar
Music : Ar Rahman
Budget: 80crs
Gross : 90crs - DirectorVenkat PrabhuStarsAjith KumarArjun SarjaTrisha KrishnanVinayak, a suspended cop, helps a group of four men rob cricket betting money amounting to 500 crores INR. When it comes to splitting the amount, betrayal hits the team hard and a chase ensues.Thala 50 with Venkat parbhu gave a action thriller mankatha
mankatha is the second highest opening after Endhiran at that time.
the movie received great response and turned out to be a "Blockbuster"
starring: Ajithkumar,Arjun,trisha,anjali,andrea
Director:Venkat Prabhu
Music : Yuvan shankar Raja
Budget: 40crs
Gross : 88crs - DirectorR.T. NeasonStarsMohanlalJoseph VijayKajal AggarwalA bitter conflict is sown in a powerful crime family when the son goes against his father and decides to stand up for the law.Illayathalapathy's Jilla released on 2014 pongal and received positive response and made a good profit at the box office and declared as "Hit"
starring: Vijay,Kajalagarwal,Mohanlal,soori
Director:Nelson
Music : D.Imman
Budget: 60crs
Gross : 86crs - DirectorVenkat PrabhuStarsSuriyaNayantharaParthiban RadhakrishnanAfter a life-threatening accident, a man finds that he can communicate with the dead, and must decide whether to act on their advice.Suriya's SuperNatural Massu engira Masilamani directed by venkat Prabhu Released on May 2015 and received mixed reviews
Masss fails at the boxoffice and declared as "Below average"
starring:Suriya,Nayanthara,Premgi,Parthiban
Director:vemnkat Prabhu
Music : Yuvan Shankar raja
Budget: 70crs
Gross : 85crs - DirectorSoundarya Rajinikanth VishaganStarsRajinikanthDeepika PadukoneR. SarathkumarA noble warrior seeks revenge against the ruler of his kingdom, who killed his father, and also ends up upsetting the neighboring enemy kingdom's ruler.India's First Motion Capturing movie Kochadaiyaan directed by debutant aiswaraya rajinikanth made with a huge budget with new technology
the movie had a huge release on May 2014 and received Mixed Reviews
the movie fails to impress the audience and had less quality comparing with Hollywood movies and declared as "Below Average"
starring: Rajinikanth,Deepikapadukone,Nassar,sarathkumar
Director: Aiswaraya rajinikanth
Music : AR Rahman
Budget: 125crs
Gross : 80crs - DirectorS. ShankarStarsJoseph VijayJiivaSrikanth10 years after leaving college, two best friends and their rival go on a search for their third friend, while finding out some truths along the way.Shankar with Illayathalapathy for very 1st time with official remake of all time blockbuster 3 idiots.
the movie turned out to be hit with very good response at the boxoffice
starring: Vijay,Jeeva,Srikanth,Illeana,sathyaraj
Director:Shankar
Music : Harris Jeyaraj
Budget: 60crs
Gross : 80crs - DirectorMohan RajaStarsJayam RaviArvind SwamyNayantharaSiddharth Abimanyu, an influential scientist, is involved in various illegal medical practices. Mithran, an efficient IPS officer, decides to expose him.Jayam Brothers backed with a action Thriller Thanii oruvan
The movie received a great response and was appreciated for it's brillant screenplay and still the movie is running successfully around screens(updated on nov 11)
Thani oruvan declared as one of the blockbuster of the year
starring: Jayam Ravi,nayanthara,Aravindswamy
Director: Mohan raja
Music : Hiphop Thamizha
Budget: 15crs
Gross : 78crs - DirectorN. LinguswamySureshStarsSuriyaVidyut JammwalSamantha Ruth PrabhuKrishna comes to Mumbai in search of his brother Raju Bhai, an underworld don. Through Raju Bhai's gangster friends, his past life is revealed. What happened to Raju Bhai? Will Krishna find him?surya's most anticipated movie anjaan written and directed by Lingusamy.the movie made a huge prebusiness but the movie received Negative reviews from critics as well as audience
and declared as"Below Average"
starring: Surya,samantha,Soori
Director: Lingusamy
Music : Yuvan shankar raja
Budget: 70crs
Gross : 75crs - DirectorSivaStarsAjith KumarTamannaah BhatiaVidharthVinayagam, an honest man, uses violence to settle disputes. He decides to mend his ways for his lover's sake. Hell breaks loose when he learns about a gang of rowdies following his lover's family.Thala ajith's Action comedy flick with siruthai siva received a warm response from audience and declared as a "Hit".
starring: Ajithkumar,Tammana,santhanam,Nassar
Director: Siruthai Siva
Music : Devi sri Prasad
Budget: 50crs
Gross : 73crs - DirectorGautham Vasudev MenonStarsAjith KumarArun VijayTrisha KrishnanSathyadev, a sincere police officer, tries to stop an organ trafficking racket. But he is unaware that the man performing the illegal trade is the same person who killed his beloved.Ajith kumar combined classy director Gautammenon's Yennai Arindhal ,a cop thriller movie released on feb 2015 had a good response from critics .due due to lack of raciness in screenplay the movie letdown after weekend and Declared as"Above average"
starring: Ajith kumar,Anushka,Trisha,Vivek
Director: Gautam vasudevmenon
Music : Harris jeyaraj
Budget: 65crs
Gross : 71.5crs - DirectorA.L. VijayStarsJoseph VijayAmala PaulSanthanamA son steps into his father's shoes and has to win a bloody war before he becomes the leader.Illayathalapathy's action thriller thalaivaa writen and directed by A.L.Vijay
the movie released after facing big problems and received Mixed reviews and due to delayed release movie incurs 40crs loss
and declared as "Average"
starring: Vijay,Amalapaul,Sathyaraj,Santhanam
Director: A.L.Vijay
Music : G.V.Prakash
Budget: 65crs
Gross : 71crs - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsSuriyaShruti HaasanJohnny Tri NguyenA genetic engineering student tries to revive the skills of a past legend and use them to save India from a deadly virus attack orchestrated by China.AR Murugadoss's Scifi thriller 7 am Arivu released on 2011 diwali and got mixed reviews .
the movie got biggest opening at that time but due to slow screenplay the movie did not make much profit and declared as "Hit"
starring: Surya,Shruthihassan
Director: AR Murugadoss
Music : Harris Jeyaraj
Budget: 70crs
Gross : 70crs - DirectorK.V. AnandStarsSuriyaKajal AggarwalSachin KhedekarConjoined twins Vimalan and Akhilan involve themselves in a series of deaths involving their father's company. However, the truths that they initially uncover lead to a bigger conspiracy, one that spans across the globe.The much anticipated combo Surya-KV Anand after the tremendous success od Ayan put themself to work for Mattrraan.
The movie received mostly positive reviews but due to dragging screenplay the film lost occupancy level after weekend and declared as
"Above average"
starring: Surya,kajalagarwal
Director: KV Anand
Music : Harris Jeyaraj
Budget: 80crs
Gross : 69crs - DirectorMohan RajaStarsJoseph VijayGenelia DeshmukhHansika MotwaniAfter a villager unwittingly prevents a number of terrorist attacks in Chennai, a young journalist identifies and persuades him to take on the disguise of a superhero to fight terrorism and corruption.illayathalapathy's commercial formula worked out in action thriller Velayudham directed by M.raja
Themovie received mixed reviews at release,and made a decent business at box office and declared as "Hit"
starring: Vijay,Hansika,genelia,Santhanam
Director: Mohan raja
Music : Vijay Antony
Budget: 50crs
Gross : 65crs