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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](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/k-g-f-chapter-2-2022/) (2022, ₹1,215 cr), followed by [Kantara: Chapter 1](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kantara-chapter-1-2025/) (₹852 cr) and [Kantara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kantara-2022/) (₹408 cr).
Worldwide gross in nominal rupees, not inflation-adjusted. Year-by-year top-10 lists: [2026](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2026/) · [2025](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2025/) · [2024](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2024/) · [2023](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2023/) · [2022](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2022/) · [2021](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2021/) · [2020](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2020/) · [2019](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2019/) · [2018](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2018/) · [2017](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2017/) · [2016](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2016/) · [2015](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2015/) · [2014](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2014/) · [2013](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2013/) · [2012](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2012/) · [2011](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/kannada/2011/).
## Top 100 Kannada films of all time by worldwide collection
| # | Film | Year | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [KGF: Chapter 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/k-g-f-chapter-2-2022/) | 2022 | ₹1,215 cr |
| 2 | [Kantara: Chapter 1](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kantara-chapter-1-2025/) | 2025 | ₹852 cr |
| 3 | [Kantara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kantara-2022/) | 2022 | ₹408 cr |
| 4 | [Toxic](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/toxic-2026/) | 2026 | ₹342 cr |
| 5 | [Mahavatar Narsimha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mahavatar-narsimha-2025/) | 2025 | ₹327 cr |
| 6 | [KGF: Chapter 1](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/k-g-f-chapter-1-2018/) | 2018 | ₹250 cr |
| 7 | [Dream Girl](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dream-girl-2019/) | 2017 | ₹195 cr |
| 8 | [Vikrant Rona](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vikrant-rona-2022/) | 2022 | ₹159 cr |
| 9 | [James](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/james-2022/) | 2022 | ₹151 cr |
| 10 | [Premada Oorali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/premada-oorali/) | 2026 | ₹147 cr |
| 11 | [Su From So](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/su-from-so-2025/) | 2025 | ₹123 cr |
| 12 | [777 Charlie](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/777-charlie-2022/) | 2022 | ₹103 cr |
| 13 | [Alpha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/alpha-2026/) | 2026 | ₹99 cr |
| 14 | [Kurukshetra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kurukshetra-2019/) | 2019 | ₹90 cr |
| 15 | [Dhamaka](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dhamaka-2022/) | 2022 | ₹82 cr |
| 16 | [Kaatera](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaatera-2023/) | 2023 | ₹80 cr |
| 17 | [Roberrt](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/roberrt-2021/) | 2021 | ₹78 cr |
| 18 | [Raajakumara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/raajakumara-2017/) | 2017 | ₹75 cr |
| 19 | Mungaru Male | 2006 | ₹70 cr |
| 20 | [Max](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/max-2024/) | 2024 | ₹62 cr |
| 21 | [The Villain](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/the-villain-2018/) | 2018 | ₹60 cr |
| 22 | [Avane Srimannarayana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/avane-srimannarayana-2019/) | 2019 | ₹56 cr |
| 23 | [Pailwaan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pailwaan-2019/) | 2019 | ₹53 cr |
| 24 | [Tagaru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/tagaru-2018/) | 2018 | ₹53 cr |
| 25 | Mark | 2025 | ₹51 cr |
| 26 | [Yajamana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yajamana-2019/) | 2019 | ₹50 cr |
| 27 | [Kirik Party](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kirik-party-2016/) | 2016 | ₹50 cr |
| 28 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | 2014 | ₹50 cr |
| 29 | [Kotigobba 3](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kotigobba-3-2021/) | 2021 | ₹45 cr |
| 30 | [Pogaru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pogaru-2021/) | 2021 | ₹45 cr |
| 31 | [Doddmane Hudga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/doddmane-hudga-2016/) | 2016 | ₹45 cr |
| 32 | [RangiTaranga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rangitaranga-2015/) | 2015 | ₹43 cr |
| 33 | [The Devil](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/the-devil-2025/) | 2025 | ₹43 cr |
| 34 | [Kranti](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kranti-2023/) | 2023 | ₹41 cr |
| 35 | [UI](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ui-2024/) | 2024 | ₹41 cr |
| 36 | Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna | 2012 | ₹40 cr |
| 37 | [Uppi 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/uppi-2-2015/) | 2015 | ₹40 cr |
| 38 | [Mr. Airavata](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mr-airavata-2015/) | 2015 | ₹40 cr |
| 39 | [Yuvarathnaa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yuvarathnaa-2021/) | 2021 | ₹39 cr |
| 40 | [Gaalipata 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/gaalipata-2-2022/) | 2022 | ₹39 cr |
| 41 | [Hebbuli](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hebbuli-2017/) | 2017 | ₹36 cr |
| 42 | Maanikya | 2014 | ₹36 cr |
| 43 | [Kotigobba 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kotigobba-2-2016/) | 2016 | ₹35 cr |
| 44 | [Masterpiece](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/masterpiece-2015/) | 2015 | ₹35 cr |
| 45 | [Kabzaa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kabzaa-2023/) | 2023 | ₹35 cr |
| 46 | [Ranna](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ranna-2015/) | 2015 | ₹31 cr |
| 47 | Gajakesari | 2014 | ₹30 cr |
| 48 | Ugramm | 2014 | ₹30 cr |
| 49 | [Santhu Straight Forward](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/santhu-straight-forward-2016/) | 2016 | ₹30 cr |
| 50 | [Bagheera](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bagheera-2024/) | 2024 | ₹30 cr |
| 51 | [Bheema](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bheema-2024/) | 2024 | ₹29 cr |
| 52 | [Natasaarvabhowma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/natasaarvabhowma-2019/) | 2019 | ₹28 cr |
| 53 | [Martin](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/martin-2024/) | 2024 | ₹28 cr |
| 54 | [Raambo 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/raambo-2-2018/) | 2018 | ₹27 cr |
| 55 | [Ghost](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ghost-2023/) | 2023 | ₹27 cr |
| 56 | [Star](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/star-2024/) | 2026 | ₹26 cr |
| 57 | [Madhagaja](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/madhagaja-2021/) | 2021 | ₹26 cr |
| 58 | [Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/krishnam-pranaya-sakhi-2024/) | 2024 | ₹25 cr |
| 59 | [Salaga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/salaga-2021/) | 2021 | ₹25 cr |
| 60 | [Bhairathi Ranagal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bhairathi-ranagal-2024/) | 2024 | ₹24 cr |
| 61 | [KD: The Devil](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kd-the-devil-2026/) | 2026 | ₹24 cr |
| 62 | [Janumada Jodi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/janumada-jodi-1996/) | 1996 | ₹22 cr |
| 63 | [45](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/45-2025/) | 2025 | ₹21 cr |
| 64 | [Love Mocktail 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/love-mocktail-2-2022/) | 2022 | ₹21 cr |
| 65 | [Jaggu Dada](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jaggu-dada-2016/) | 2016 | ₹21 cr |
| 66 | [Killing Veerappan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/killing-veerappan-2016/) | 2016 | ₹20 cr |
| 67 | [Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side A](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-side-a-2023/) | 2023 | ₹20 cr |
| 68 | [Seetharama Kalyana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/seetharama-kalyana-2019/) | 2019 | ₹20 cr |
| 69 | [Yuva](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yuva-2024/) | 2024 | ₹19 cr |
| 70 | [Love Mocktail 3](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/love-mocktail-3-2026/) | 2026 | ₹18 cr |
| 71 | [Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hostel-hudugaru-bekagiddare-2023/) | 2023 | ₹17 cr |
| 72 | [Yajamana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yajamana-2000/) | 2000 | ₹17 cr |
| 73 | [Badava Rascal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/badava-rascal-2021/) | 2021 | ₹16 cr |
| 74 | [Bharjari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bharjari-2017/) | 2017 | ₹16 cr |
| 75 | [Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sapta-saagaradaache-ello-side-b-2023/) | 2023 | ₹16 cr |
| 76 | [Mufti](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mufti-2017/) | 2017 | ₹15 cr |
| 77 | [Mungaru Male 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mungaru-male-2-2016/) | 2016 | ₹15 cr |
| 78 | [Upendra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/upendra-1999/) | 1999 | ₹15 cr |
| 79 | [Made in China](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/made-in-china-2019/) | 2022 | ₹15 cr |
| 80 | [Custody](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/custody-2023/) | 2025 | ₹13 cr |
| 81 | [Junior](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/junior-2025-kannada/) | 2025 | ₹12 cr |
| 82 | [Ekka](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ekka-2025/) | 2025 | ₹12 cr |
| 83 | [Choo Mantar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/choo-mantar-2025/) | 2025 | ₹12 cr |
| 84 | [Vedha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vedha-2022/) | 2022 | ₹11 cr |
| 85 | [Karavali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/karavali-2026/) | 2026 | ₹11 cr |
| 86 | [Brat](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/brat-2025/) | 2025 | ₹10 cr |
| 87 | [Ambi Ning Vayassaytho](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ambi-ning-vayassaytho-2018/) | 2018 | ₹10 cr |
| 88 | [Chamak](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chamak-2017/) | 2017 | ₹10 cr |
| 89 | [Karvva](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/karvva-2016/) | 2016 | ₹10 cr |
| 90 | [Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kiragoorina-gayyaligalu-2016/) | 2016 | ₹10 cr |
| 91 | [Maadeva](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/maadeva-2025/) | 2025 | ₹10 cr |
| 92 | [Om](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/om-1995/) | 1995 | ₹10 cr |
| 93 | [Om](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/om-2015/) | 2015 | ₹10 cr |
| 94 | [Operation Alamelamma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/operation-alamelamma-2017/) | 2017 | ₹10 cr |
| 95 | [Upadhyaksha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/upadhyaksha-2024/) | 2024 | ₹10 cr |
| 96 | [Tarak](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/tarak-2017/) | 2017 | ₹9 cr |
| 97 | [Jeevana Chaitra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jeevana-chaitra-1992/) | 1992 | ₹8 cr |
| 98 | [Landlord](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/landlord-2026/) | 2026 | ₹8 cr |
| 99 | [Nanjundi Kalyana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nanjundi-kalyana-1989/) | 1989 | ₹8 cr |
| 100 | [Shanti Kranti](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/shanti-kranti-1991-kannada/) | 1991 | ₹8 cr |

## Highest-grossing Kannada film of each year
| Year | Film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | [Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/toxic-2026/) | ₹342 cr |
| 2025 | [Kantara: Chapter 1](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kantara-chapter-1-2025/) | ₹852 cr |
| 2024 | [Max](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/max-2024/) | ₹62 cr |
| 2023 | [Kaatera](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaatera-2023/) | ₹80 cr |
| 2022 | [KGF: Chapter 2](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/k-g-f-chapter-2-2022/) | ₹1,215 cr |
| 2021 | [Roberrt](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/roberrt-2021/) | ₹78 cr |
| 2020 | [Popcorn Monkey Tiger](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/popcorn-monkey-tiger-2020/) | not reported |
| 2019 | [Kurukshetra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kurukshetra-2019/) | ₹90 cr |
| 2018 | [KGF: Chapter 1](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/k-g-f-chapter-1-2018/) | ₹250 cr |
| 2017 | [Raajakumara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/raajakumara-2017/) | ₹75 cr |
| 2016 | [Kirik Party](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kirik-party-2016/) | ₹50 cr |
| 2015 | [RangiTaranga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rangitaranga-2015/) | ₹43 cr |
| 2014 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | ₹50 cr |
| 2013 | Bulbul | not reported |
| 2012 | Sangolli Rayanna | not reported |
| 2011 | Saarathi | not reported |
| 2010 | Jackie | not reported |
| 2009 | Raaj – The Showman | not reported |
| 2008 | Buddhivantha | not reported |
| 2007 | Cheluvina Chittara | not reported |
| 2006 | Mungaru Male | ₹70 cr |
| 2005 | Jogi | not reported |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | not reported |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | not reported |
| 2002 | [Thavarige Baa Thangi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thavarige-baa-thangi-2002/) | not reported |
| 2001 | [Nanna Preethiya Hudugi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nanna-preethiya-hudugi-2001/) | not reported |
| 2000 | [Yajamana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yajamana-2000/) | not reported |
| 1999 | [Suryavamsha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/surya-vamsha-1999/) | not reported |
| 1998 | [A](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/a-1998/) | not reported |
| 1997 | [Amruthavarshini](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/amruthavarshini-1997/) | not reported |
| 1996 | [Janumada Jodi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/janumada-jodi-1996/) | not reported |
| 1995 | [Om](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/om-1995/) | not reported |
| 1994 | [Odahuttidavaru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/odahuttidavaru-1969/) | not reported |
| 1993 | [Aakasmika](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aakasmika-1993/) | not reported |
| 1992 | [Jeevana Chaitra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jeevana-chaitra-1992/) | not reported |
| 1991 | [Ramachaari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ramachaari-1991/) | not reported |
| 1990 | [Rani Maharani](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rani-maharani-1990/) | not reported |
| 1989 | [Nanjundi Kalyana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nanjundi-kalyana-1989/) | not reported |
| 1988 | [Ranadheera](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ranadheera-1988/) | not reported |
| 1987 | [Premaloka](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/premaloka-1987/) | not reported |
| 1986 | [Anuraga Aralithu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anuraga-aralithu-1986/) | not reported |
| 1985 | [Nee Bareda Kadambari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nee-bareda-kadambari-1985/) | not reported |
| 1984 | [Bandhana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bandhana-1984/) | not reported |
| 1983 | [Kaviratna Kalidasa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaviratna-kalidasa-1983/) | not reported |
| 1982 | [Chalisuva Modagalu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chalisuva-modagalu-1982/) | not reported |
| 1981 | [Antha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/antha-1981/) | not reported |
| 1980 | [Auto Raja](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/auto-raja-1980/) | not reported |
| 1979 | [Huliya Haalina Mevu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/huliya-haalina-mevu-1979/) | not reported |
| 1978 | [Shankar Guru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/shankar-guru-1978/) | not reported |
| 1977 | [Sanaadi Appanna](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sanaadi-appanna-1977/) | not reported |
| 1976 | [Naa Ninna Mareyalare](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/naa-ninna-mareyalare-1976/) | not reported |
| 1975 | [Mayura](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mayura-1975/) | not reported |
| 1974 | [Sampathige Savaal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sampathige-savaal-1974/) | not reported |
| 1973 | [Gandhada Gudi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/gandhada-gudi-1973/) | not reported |
| 1972 | [Bangaarada Manushya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bangaarada-manushya-1972/) | not reported |
| 1971 | [Kasturi Nivasa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kasturi-nivasa-1971/) | not reported |
| 1970 | [Sri Krishnadevaraya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sri-krishnadevaraya-1970/) | not reported |
| 1969 | [Mayor Muthanna](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mayor-muthanna-1969/) | not reported |
| 1968 | [Jedara Bale](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jedara-bale-1968/) | not reported |
| 1967 | [Belli Moda](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/belli-moda-1967/) | not reported |
| 1966 | [Mantralaya Mahatme](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mantralaya-mahatme-1966/) | not reported |
| 1965 | [Satya Harishchandra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/satya-harishchandra-1965-kannada/) | not reported |
| 1964 | [Chandavalliya Thota](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chandavalliya-thota-1964/) | not reported |
| 1963 | [Veera Kesari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/veera-kesari-1963/) | not reported |
| 1962 | [Rathna Manjari](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rathna-manjari-1962/) | not reported |
| 1961 | [Kittur Chennamma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kittur-chennamma-1961/) | not reported |
| 1960 | [Ranadheera Kanteerava](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ranadheera-kanteerava-1960/) | not reported |
| 1959 | Mahishasura Mardini | not reported |
| 1958 | Bhookailasa | not reported |
| 1957 | Rathnagiri Rahasya | not reported |
| 1956 | Bhakta Vijaya | not reported |
| 1955 | Mahakavi Kalidasa | not reported |
| 1954 | Bedara Kannappa | not reported |
| 1953 | Gunasagari | not reported |
| 1952 | [Sri Srinivasa Kalyana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sri-srinivasa-kalyana-1974/) | not reported |
| 1951 | Jaganmohini | not reported |
| 1950 | Shaneeshwara Mahatme | not reported |
| 1949 | Nagakannika | not reported |
| 1948 | [Bharathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bharathi-2006/) | not reported |
| 1947 | Mahatma Kabir | not reported |
| 1946 | [Hemareddy Mallamma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hemareddy-mallamma-1974/) | not reported |
| 1944 | Radha Ramana | not reported |
| 1943 | [Satya Harishchandra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/satya-harishchandra-1965-kannada/) | not reported |
| 1942 | Bhakta Prahalada | not reported |
| 1941 | Vasantasena | not reported |
| 1937 | Purandaradasa | not reported |
| 1936 | Samsara Nauka | not reported |
| 1935 | Sadaarame | not reported |
| 1934 | Sati Sulochana | not reported |

Facts only: title, year, reported gross. Current releases: [Kannada box office now](https://boxofficeindex.co/kannada/).
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co.