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Highest grossing Tamil movies of all time: top 100 by worldwide collection
As of 8 Nov 2026, the highest grossing Tamil film of all time is Jailer 2 (2026, ₹829 cr), followed by 2.0 (₹699 cr) and Jailer (₹605 cr).
Worldwide gross in nominal rupees, not inflation-adjusted. Year-by-year top-10 lists: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2013 · 2011 · 2009.
Top 100 Tamil films of all time by worldwide collection
| # | Film | Year | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jailer 2 | 2026 | ₹829 cr |
| 2 | 2.0 | 2018 | ₹699 cr |
| 3 | Jailer | 2023 | ₹605 cr |
| 4 | Leo | 2023 | ₹595 cr |
| 5 | Coolie | 2025 | ₹518 cr |
| 6 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | ₹510 cr |
| 7 | The Greatest of All Time | 2024 | ₹457 cr |
| 8 | Vikram | 2022 | ₹414 cr |
| 9 | Bigil | 2019 | ₹350 cr |
| 10 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | 2023 | ₹342 cr |
| 11 | Amaran | 2024 | ₹334 cr |
| 12 | Mahavatar Narsimha | 2025 | ₹327 cr |
| 13 | Jana Nayagan | 2026 | ₹322 cr |
| 14 | Kabali | 2016 | ₹320 cr |
| 15 | Karuppu | 2026 | ₹310 cr |
| 16 | Varisu | 2023 | ₹290 cr |
| 17 | Enthiran | 2010 | ₹283 cr |
| 18 | Vettaiyan | 2024 | ₹254 cr |
| 19 | Sarkar | 2018 | ₹253 cr |
| 20 | Mersal | 2017 | ₹250 cr |
| 21 | Darbar | 2020 | ₹250 cr |
| 22 | Good Bad Ugly | 2025 | ₹248 cr |
| 23 | Annatthe | 2021 | ₹240 cr |
| 24 | I | 2015 | ₹239 cr |
| 25 | Master | 2021 | ₹223 cr |
| 26 | Vishwaroopam | 2013 | ₹220 cr |
| 27 | Beast | 2022 | ₹217 cr |
| 28 | Petta | 2019 | ₹200 cr |
| 29 | Vishwanath & Sons | 2026 | ₹200 cr |
| 30 | Dasavathaaram | 2008 | ₹200 cr |
| 31 | Thunivu | 2023 | ₹200 cr |
| 32 | Maharaja | 2024 | ₹199 cr |
| 33 | Scene | 2026 | ₹189 cr |
| 34 | Viswasam | 2019 | ₹185 cr |
| 35 | Valimai | 2022 | ₹165 cr |
| 36 | Kaala | 2018 | ₹160 cr |
| 37 | Raayan | 2024 | ₹154 cr |
| 38 | Dragon | 2025 | ₹152 cr |
| 39 | Theri | 2016 | ₹150 cr |
| 40 | Asuran | 2019 | ₹150 cr |
| 41 | Sivaji | 2007 | ₹150 cr |
| 42 | Spyder | 2017 | ₹150 cr |
| 43 | Indian 2 | 2024 | ₹149 cr |
| 44 | Kuberaa | 2025 | ₹138 cr |
| 45 | Mandaadi | 2026 | ₹137 cr |
| 46 | Singam II | 2013 | ₹136 cr |
| 47 | Vidaamuyarchi | 2025 | ₹136 cr |
| 48 | Kanchana 3 | 2019 | ₹130 cr |
| 49 | Nerkonda Paarvai | 2019 | ₹127 cr |
| 50 | Vivegam | 2017 | ₹125 cr |
| 51 | Vedalam | 2015 | ₹125 cr |
| 52 | Thiruchitrambalam | 2022 | ₹117 cr |
| 53 | Vaathi | 2023 | ₹116 cr |
| 54 | Dude | 2025 | ₹114 cr |
| 55 | Bairavaa | 2017 | ₹112 cr |
| 56 | Kanchana 2 | 2015 | ₹110 cr |
| 57 | Kaithi | 2019 | ₹110 cr |
| 58 | Sardar | 2022 | ₹110 cr |
| 59 | Si3 | 2017 | ₹110 cr |
| 60 | 24 | 2016 | ₹109 cr |
| 61 | DC | 2026 | ₹107 cr |
| 62 | Thani Oruvan | 2015 | ₹105 cr |
| 63 | Madharaasi | 2025 | ₹105 cr |
| 64 | Mark Antony | 2023 | ₹104 cr |
| 65 | Don | 2022 | ₹102 cr |
| 66 | Uttama Villain | 2015 | ₹101 cr |
| 67 | Doctor | 2021 | ₹101 cr |
| 68 | 7 Aum Arivu | 2011 | ₹100 cr |
| 69 | Aranmanai 4 | 2024 | ₹99 cr |
| 70 | Thug Life | 2025 | ₹97 cr |
| 71 | Retro | 2025 | ₹97 cr |
| 72 | Kanguva | 2024 | ₹96 cr |
| 73 | Iru Mugan | 2016 | ₹95 cr |
| 74 | Kaappaan | 2019 | ₹90 cr |
| 75 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | 2018 | ₹90 cr |
| 76 | Tourist Family | 2025 | ₹87 cr |
| 77 | Velaikkaran | 2017 | ₹86 cr |
| 78 | Thalaivan Thalaivii | 2025 | ₹86 cr |
| 79 | Parasakthi | 2026 | ₹85 cr |
| 80 | Demonte Colony 2 | 2024 | ₹85 cr |
| 81 | Love Today | 2022 | ₹84 cr |
| 82 | Thaai Kizhavi | 2026 | ₹82 cr |
| 83 | Arrambam | 2013 | ₹80 cr |
| 84 | Ayan | 2009 | ₹80 cr |
| 85 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | 2018 | ₹80 cr |
| 86 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | 2022 | ₹80 cr |
| 87 | Thodari | 2016 | ₹80 cr |
| 88 | Maanaadu | 2021 | ₹79 cr |
| 89 | Masss | 2015 | ₹79 cr |
| 90 | Maaveeran | 2023 | ₹78 cr |
| 91 | Ayalaan | 2024 | ₹77 cr |
| 92 | Blast | 2026 | ₹75 cr |
| 93 | Captain Miller | 2024 | ₹75 cr |
| 94 | Kadaikutty Singam | 2018 | ₹75 cr |
| 95 | Maamannan | 2023 | ₹74 cr |
| 96 | Kolamavu Kokila | 2018 | ₹73 cr |
| 97 | Youth | 2026 | ₹72 cr |
| 98 | Aah | 1953 | ₹72 cr |
| 99 | Idli Kadai | 2025 | ₹71 cr |
| 100 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | 2022 | ₹70 cr |
Highest-grossing Tamil film of each year
| Year | Film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jailer 2 | ₹829 cr |
| 2025 | Coolie | ₹518 cr |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹457 cr |
| 2023 | Jailer | ₹605 cr |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹510 cr |
| 2021 | Master | ₹223 cr |
| 2020 | Darbar | ₹250 cr |
| 2019 | Bigil | ₹350 cr |
| 2018 | 2.0 | ₹699 cr |
| 2017 | Mersal | ₹250 cr |
| 2016 | Kabali | ₹320 cr |
| 2015 | I | ₹239 cr |
| 2014 | Lingaa | ₹158 cr |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | ₹220 cr |
| 2012 | Thuppakki | ₹121 cr |
| 2011 | 7 Aum Arivu | ₹105 cr |
| 2010 | Enthiran | ₹283 cr |
Facts only: title, year, reported gross. Current releases: Tamil box office now.
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co.