List of Highest grossing Tamil films of all time.
by massskarthikn-09452 | created - 14 Jun 2016 | updated - 24 Sep 2016 | PublicThe list below consists of highest grossing tamil films of all time. The details of box office collections are gained from many websites and producers information. The verdict of the film is based on the distribution price and the revenue of distribution share.
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1. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Drama
A child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 136,766 | Gross: $6.74M
Genre = Historical war drama CBFC = U/A Language = Tamil, Telugu Dubbed version = Hindi, Malayalam,Chinese Budget = 120 crores Gross = 650 crores Share = 345 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
2. Kabali (2016)
Not Rated | 153 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A reformed gangster is released from prison and attempts to protect his family from his enemies.
Director: Pa. Ranjith | Stars: Rajinikanth, Winston Chao, Radhika Apte, Dhansika
Votes: 14,179
Genre = Gangster Action Drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Malay Budget = 75 crores Gross = 320 crores Share = 183.73 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
3. Enthiran (2010)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A 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.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam
Votes: 29,995 | Gross: $4.37M
Genre = Sci-fi / Thriller CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi Budget = 132 crores Gross = 289 crores Share = 179 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
4. I (2015)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A 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.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel
Votes: 23,301
Genre = Sci-fi / Thriller CBFC = U/A Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi Budget = 100 crores Gross = 239 crores Share = 125 crores Verdict = Super Hit
5. Vishwaroopam (2013)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Thriller
When 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.
Director: Kamal Haasan | Stars: Pooja Kumar, Miles Anderson, Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose
Votes: 40,935
Genre = Spy Action Thriller CBFC = U/A Language = Tamil, Hindi Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 95 crores Gross = 220 crores Share = 135 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
6. Thuppakki (2012)
Not Rated | 165 min | Action, Thriller
An army captain is on a mission to track down and destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Vidyut Jammwal, Sathyan
Votes: 37,775
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 65 crores Gross = 187 crores Share = 102 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
7. Theri (2016)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
When his daughter's life is endangered by a local gang, Joseph Kuruvilla will do whatever it takes to stop them. However, at the same time, his dangerous past slowly resurfaces.
Director: Atlee | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Baby Nainika
Votes: 22,984
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 70 crores Gross = 175 crores Share = 87 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
8. 24 (I) (2016)
Not Rated | 164 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A scientist invents a time machine, which leads to a bitter battle between his evil twin brother and his son.
Directors: Vikram Kumar, Vikram K. Kumar | Stars: Suriya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Saranya Ponvannan
Votes: 23,937
Genre = Sci-fi / Thriller CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 70 crores Gross = 157 crores Share = 82 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
9. Lingaa (2014)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 6,269
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi Budget = 80 crores Gross = 156 crores Share = 91 crores Verdict = Above Average
10. Sivaji (2007)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A 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.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman, Vivek
Votes: 21,582
Genre = Action thriller CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 60 crores Gross = 144 crores Share = 78 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
11. Dasavatharam (2008)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After 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.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Asin Thottumkal, Jaya Prada, Mallika Sherawat
Votes: 10,563
Genre = Sci-fi Anthology Thriller CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi Budget = 60 crores Gross = 136 crores Share = 73 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
12. Kaththi (2014)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Drama
A case of mistaken identity embroils an escaped convict in a fight against a large corporation intent on seizing a village's land.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury
Votes: 29,989
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 70 crores Gross = 130 crores Share = 72 crores Verdict = Super Hit
13. Eega (2012)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A murdered man is reincarnated as a housefly and seeks to avenge his death.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Sudeep, Nani, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Hamsa Nandini
Votes: 27,181
Title = Naan E Genre = Fantasy Drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil, Telugu Dubbed version = Hindi Budget = 40 crores Gross = 127 crores Share = 56 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
14. Vedalam (2015)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Drama
A doting brother who works as a cab driver tries to hunt down three notorious criminals in Kolkata who had harmed his sister.
Director: Siva | Stars: Ajith Kumar, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Menon, Soori
Votes: 8,264
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 60 crores Gross = 125 crores Share = 68 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
15. Singam 2 (2013)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Tough cop Durai Singam performs an undercover operation and identifies some nefarious activities in the seas around the coastal town.
Director: Hari | Stars: Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Hansika Motwani, Vivek
Votes: 7,404
Genre = Action drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 45 crores Gross = 122 crores Share = 67 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
16. Kanchana 2 (2015)
Not Rated | 166 min | Comedy, Horror
A couple of revenge seeking ghosts haunts an innocent man, and the people surrounding him, to get justice for their murders.
Director: Raghava Lawrence | Stars: Raghava Lawrence, Taapsee Pannu, Kovai Sarala, Nithya Menen
Votes: 2,001
Genre = Horror Thriller CBFC = U/A Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu Budget = 17 crores Gross = 120 crores Share = 52 crores Verdict = Blockbuster
17. 7aum Arivu (2011)
Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A 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.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Suriya, Shruti Haasan, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Abhinaya
Votes: 13,258
Genre = Sci-fi / Thriller
CBFC = U
Language = Tamil
Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi
Budget = 70 crores
Gross = 116 crores
Share = 62 crores
Verdict = Blockbuster
Note:
7aum Arivu was sold for 53 crores and earned a distributor share of 62 crores so it is considered as a commercial success
18. Arrambam (2013)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A mysterious man along with a young computer hacker tries to unveil a major government conspiracy which resulted in several bloody deaths.
Director: Vishnuvardhan | Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arya, Nayanthara, Taapsee Pannu
Votes: 10,405
Genre = Action thriller CBFC = U Language = Tamil Budget = 60 crores Gross = 112 crores Share = 54 crores Verdict = Super Hit
19. Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Not Rated | 118 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A 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.
Director: Soundarya Rajinikanth Vishagan | Stars: Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, R. Sarathkumar, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 5,351 | Gross: $0.66M
Genre = Animated Historical Fantasy Drama CBFC = U Language = Tamil Dubbed version = Telugu, Hindi Budget = 120 crores Gross = 110 crores Share = 55 crores Verdict = Flop
20. Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sathyadev, 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.
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon | Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arun Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Anushka Shetty
Votes: 10,274
Genre = Action thriller CBFC = U/A Language = Tamil Budget = 50 crores Gross = 107.8 crores Share = 60 crores Verdict = Super Hit
21. Thani Oruvan (2015)
Not Rated | 160 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Siddharth Abimanyu, an influential scientist, is involved in various illegal medical practices. Mithran, an efficient IPS officer, decides to expose him.
Director: Mohan Raja | Stars: Jayam Ravi, Arvind Swamy, Nayanthara, Nassar
Votes: 21,591
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