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Highest grossing Kannada movies of all time: top 100 by worldwide collection

As of 8 Nov 2026, the highest grossing Kannada film of all time is KGF: Chapter 2 (2022, ₹1,215 cr), followed by Kantara: Chapter 1 (₹852 cr) and Kantara (₹408 cr).

Worldwide gross in nominal rupees, not inflation-adjusted. Year-by-year top-10 lists: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011.

Top 100 Kannada films of all time by worldwide collection

#FilmYearWorldwide gross
1KGF: Chapter 22022₹1,215 cr
2Kantara: Chapter 12025₹852 cr
3Kantara2022₹408 cr
4Toxic2026₹342 cr
5Mahavatar Narsimha2025₹327 cr
6KGF: Chapter 12018₹250 cr
7Dream Girl2017₹195 cr
8Vikrant Rona2022₹159 cr
9James2022₹151 cr
10Premada Oorali2026₹147 cr
11Su From So2025₹123 cr
12777 Charlie2022₹103 cr
13Alpha2026₹99 cr
14Kurukshetra2019₹90 cr
15Dhamaka2022₹82 cr
16Kaatera2023₹80 cr
17Roberrt2021₹78 cr
18Raajakumara2017₹75 cr
19Mungaru Male2006₹70 cr
20Max2024₹62 cr
21The Villain2018₹60 cr
22Avane Srimannarayana2019₹56 cr
23Pailwaan2019₹53 cr
24Tagaru2018₹53 cr
25Mark2025₹51 cr
26Yajamana2019₹50 cr
27Kirik Party2016₹50 cr
28Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari2014₹50 cr
29Kotigobba 32021₹45 cr
30Pogaru2021₹45 cr
31Doddmane Hudga2016₹45 cr
32RangiTaranga2015₹43 cr
33The Devil2025₹43 cr
34Kranti2023₹41 cr
35UI2024₹41 cr
36Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna2012₹40 cr
37Uppi 22015₹40 cr
38Mr. Airavata2015₹40 cr
39Yuvarathnaa2021₹39 cr
40Gaalipata 22022₹39 cr
41Hebbuli2017₹36 cr
42Maanikya2014₹36 cr
43Kotigobba 22016₹35 cr
44Masterpiece2015₹35 cr
45Kabzaa2023₹35 cr
46Ranna2015₹31 cr
47Gajakesari2014₹30 cr
48Ugramm2014₹30 cr
49Santhu Straight Forward2016₹30 cr
50Bagheera2024₹30 cr
51Bheema2024₹29 cr
52Natasaarvabhowma2019₹28 cr
53Martin2024₹28 cr
54Raambo 22018₹27 cr
55Ghost2023₹27 cr
56Star2026₹26 cr
57Madhagaja2021₹26 cr
58Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi2024₹25 cr
59Salaga2021₹25 cr
60Bhairathi Ranagal2024₹24 cr
61KD: The Devil2026₹24 cr
62Janumada Jodi1996₹22 cr
63452025₹21 cr
64Love Mocktail 22022₹21 cr
65Jaggu Dada2016₹21 cr
66Killing Veerappan2016₹20 cr
67Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side A2023₹20 cr
68Seetharama Kalyana2019₹20 cr
69Yuva2024₹19 cr
70Love Mocktail 32026₹18 cr
71Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare2023₹17 cr
72Yajamana2000₹17 cr
73Badava Rascal2021₹16 cr
74Bharjari2017₹16 cr
75Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B2023₹16 cr
76Mufti2017₹15 cr
77Mungaru Male 22016₹15 cr
78Upendra1999₹15 cr
79Made in China2022₹15 cr
80Custody2025₹13 cr
81Junior2025₹12 cr
82Ekka2025₹12 cr
83Choo Mantar2025₹12 cr
84Vedha2022₹11 cr
85Karavali2026₹11 cr
86Brat2025₹10 cr
87Ambi Ning Vayassaytho2018₹10 cr
88Chamak2017₹10 cr
89Karvva2016₹10 cr
90Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu2016₹10 cr
91Maadeva2025₹10 cr
92Om1995₹10 cr
93Om2015₹10 cr
94Operation Alamelamma2017₹10 cr
95Upadhyaksha2024₹10 cr
96Tarak2017₹9 cr
97Jeevana Chaitra1992₹8 cr
98Landlord2026₹8 cr
99Nanjundi Kalyana1989₹8 cr
100Shanti Kranti1991₹8 cr

Highest-grossing Kannada film of each year

YearFilmWorldwide gross
2026Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups₹342 cr
2025Kantara: Chapter 1₹852 cr
2024Max₹62 cr
2023Kaatera₹80 cr
2022KGF: Chapter 2₹1,215 cr
2021Roberrt₹78 cr
2020Popcorn Monkey Tigernot reported
2019Kurukshetra₹90 cr
2018KGF: Chapter 1₹250 cr
2017Raajakumara₹75 cr
2016Kirik Party₹50 cr
2015RangiTaranga₹43 cr
2014Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari₹50 cr
2013Bulbulnot reported
2012Sangolli Rayannanot reported
2011Saarathinot reported
2010Jackienot reported
2009Raaj – The Showmannot reported
2008Buddhivanthanot reported
2007Cheluvina Chittaranot reported
2006Mungaru Male₹70 cr
2005Joginot reported
2004Apthamitranot reported
2003Raktha Kanneerunot reported
2002Thavarige Baa Thanginot reported
2001Nanna Preethiya Huduginot reported
2000Yajamananot reported
1999Suryavamshanot reported
1998Anot reported
1997Amruthavarshininot reported
1996Janumada Jodinot reported
1995Omnot reported
1994Odahuttidavarunot reported
1993Aakasmikanot reported
1992Jeevana Chaitranot reported
1991Ramachaarinot reported
1990Rani Maharaninot reported
1989Nanjundi Kalyananot reported
1988Ranadheeranot reported
1987Premalokanot reported
1986Anuraga Aralithunot reported
1985Nee Bareda Kadambarinot reported
1984Bandhananot reported
1983Kaviratna Kalidasanot reported
1982Chalisuva Modagalunot reported
1981Anthanot reported
1980Auto Rajanot reported
1979Huliya Haalina Mevunot reported
1978Shankar Gurunot reported
1977Sanaadi Appannanot reported
1976Naa Ninna Mareyalarenot reported
1975Mayuranot reported
1974Sampathige Savaalnot reported
1973Gandhada Gudinot reported
1972Bangaarada Manushyanot reported
1971Kasturi Nivasanot reported
1970Sri Krishnadevarayanot reported
1969Mayor Muthannanot reported
1968Jedara Balenot reported
1967Belli Modanot reported
1966Mantralaya Mahatmenot reported
1965Satya Harishchandranot reported
1964Chandavalliya Thotanot reported
1963Veera Kesarinot reported
1962Rathna Manjarinot reported
1961Kittur Chennammanot reported
1960Ranadheera Kanteeravanot reported
1959Mahishasura Mardininot reported
1958Bhookailasanot reported
1957Rathnagiri Rahasyanot reported
1956Bhakta Vijayanot reported
1955Mahakavi Kalidasanot reported
1954Bedara Kannappanot reported
1953Gunasagarinot reported
1952Sri Srinivasa Kalyananot reported
1951Jaganmohininot reported
1950Shaneeshwara Mahatmenot reported
1949Nagakannikanot reported
1948Bharathinot reported
1947Mahatma Kabirnot reported
1946Hemareddy Mallammanot reported
1944Radha Ramananot reported
1943Satya Harishchandranot reported
1942Bhakta Prahaladanot reported
1941Vasantasenanot reported
1937Purandaradasanot reported
1936Samsara Naukanot reported
1935Sadaaramenot reported
1934Sati Sulochananot reported

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