Highest Grossing Tamil Films By Year
by Samrudh_David | created - 13 Jul 2018 | updated - 3 months ago | PublicThe highest grossing Tamil films every year from 1931 are listed here.
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1. Kalidas (1931)
Drama, History, Musical
A Princess is tricked into marrying a naive and illiterate youth.
Director: H.M. Reddy | Stars: T.P. Rajalakshmi, P.G. Venkatesan, L.V. Prasad, Thevaram Rajambal
Votes: 28
Year : 1931
Total Gross : 1 Lakh (Share : 0.6 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
2. Kalava (1932)
Drama
The film was based on a play about Arjuna, one of the Pandavas.
Directors: Sarvottam Badami, T.C. Vadivelu Naicker, P.B. Rangachari | Stars: V.S. Sunderasa Iyer, T.R. Muthulakshmi, P.B. Rangachari
Year : 1932
Total Gross : 0.75 Lakhs (Share : 0.5 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
3. Seeta Kalyanam (1933)
Drama
The story of this film revolves around Sri Rama and Seetha's wedding.
Director: Baburao Pendharkar | Stars: S. Jayalakshmi, Rajam
Year : 1933
Total Gross : 3 Lakhs (Share : 1.75 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Super Hit
• Industry Hit
4. Pavalakkodi (1934)
90 min | Drama
Pavalakkodi tells the mythical love story of Arjuna (Thyagaraja Bhagavathar) and Pavalakkodi (S. D. Subbulakshmi), the princess of Coral Island.
Director: K. Subramaniam | Stars: M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, R.S. Sundarambal, S.S. Mani Bhagavathar, S.D. Subbalakshmi
Year : 1934
Total Gross : 5 Lakhs (Share : 3 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
5. Menaka (1935)
57 min | Drama
A story of a loving couple who get separated because of the evil designs of some envious persons.
Director: Raja Sandow P.K. | Stars: T.K. Shanmugham, N.S. Krishnan, M.S. Vijayal
Year : 1935
Total Gross : 3 Lakhs (Share : 1.75 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Hit
6. Sati Leelavati (1936)
103 min | Drama
A wealthy man escapes after shooting his friend in drunken state which results in a drastic change in his life then.
Director: Ellis Dungan | Stars: M.R. Gnanamal, M.K. Radha, T.S. Balaiah, M.G. Ramachandran
Votes: 12
Year : 1936
Total Gross : 10 Lakhs (Share : 6 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
7. Ambikapathy (1937)
210 min | Drama, History
The 2nd major South Indian historical. Set in the year 1083 A.D. it tells of the poet Kambar (Sama) who wrote the 'Kambaramayana' in Tamil at Karikala Chola's court. The film opens with the... See full summary »
Director: Ellis Dungan | Stars: M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Serukalathun Sama, P.B. Rangachari, T.S. Balaiah
Votes: 23
Year : 1937
Total Gross : 15 Lakhs (Share : 9 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
8. Seva Sadan (1938)
210 min | Drama
The film deals with prostitution and women's emancipation. It has a strong political thrust despite being a musical. The plot has strong feminist views. Sitalakshmi, a Brahmin widow, played... See full summary »
Director: K. Subramaniam | Stars: M.S. Subbalakshmi, F.G. Natesa Iyer, Mrs. Jayalakshmi, Varadachar
Year : 1938
Total Gross : 10 Lakhs (Share : 6 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Super Hit
9. Thiruneelakantar (1939)
214 min | Biography, Drama, Musical
Based on the life history of Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
Director: Raja Sandow P.K. | Stars: Miss Papa, M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S.S. Rajamani, Serukalathur Sama
Votes: 15
Year : 1939
Total Gross : 20 Lakhs (Share : 12 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
10. Shakuntala (1940)
160 min | Drama
Sakuntalai is the story of the mythological queen Shakuntala, whose tale is told in the Mahabarata and dramatized by Kalidasa in the play Abhijnanasakuntalam.
Director: Ellis Dungan | Stars: G.N. Balasubramaniam, Tharamani Devi, T.S. Durairaj, Kalyanam
Votes: 12
Year : 1940
Total Gross : 15 Lakhs (Share : 9 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Hit
11. Aryamala (1941)
226 min | Drama, Family
The love story of Kathavarayan and Aryamala.
Director: Bomman Irani | Stars: T.S. Balaiah, P.U. Chinnappa, P.S. Gnanam, B. Rajagopala Iyer
Votes: 5
Year : 1941
Total Gross : 25 Lakhs (Share : 15 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
12. Nandanar (1942)
142 min | Drama
Based on Nandan, a low caste farmer's deep devotion towards Shiva.
Director: Murugadasa | Stars: Dandapani Desikar, Serukalathun Sama
Votes: 46
Year : 1942
Total Gross : 40 Lakhs (Share : 24 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
13. Sivakavi (1943)
212 min | Biography, Drama, Musical
Based on the life story of Poyyamozhi Pulavar.
Directors: S.M. Sreeramulu Naidu, Raja Sandow P.K. | Stars: M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S. Jayalakshmi, N.S. Krishnan, T.A. Mathuram
Votes: 13
Year : 1943
Total Gross : 25 Lakhs (Share : 15 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Super Hit
14. Haridas (1944)
117 min | Drama
The story of this film revolves around Haridas, who changes a lot after being cheated by a courtesan and then realizes the true values of life.
Director: Sundarrao Nadkarni | Stars: M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, N.S. Krishnan, T.R. Rajakumari, N.C. Vasanthakokilam
Votes: 46
Year : 1944
Total Gross : 50 Lakhs (Share : 35 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
15. Sri Valli (1945)
114 min | Drama
Valli, a tribal girl falls in love with Muruga. But Muruga plays mind games with her and troubles her. Will they get united ?
Directors: A.T. Krishnaswamy, A.V. Meiyappan | Stars: S. Kuppusami Iyengar, Baby Kamala, N.S. Krishnan, K. Mahalakshmi
Year : 1945
Total Gross : 30 Lakhs (Share : 18 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
16. Valmiki (II) (1946)
98 min | Biography, Drama
Based on the life story of Valmiki who wrote the Indian epic ' Ramayana '
Director: Sundarrao Nadkarni | Stars: T.S. Balaiah, Honnappa Bhagavathar, T.R. Rajakumari, N.C. Vasanthakokilam
Year : 1946
Total Gross : 30 Lakhs (Share : 18 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Hit
17. Raja Kumari (1947)
134 min | Drama
A humble villager should win the love of a princess.
Director: A.S.A. Sami | Stars: T.S. Balaiah, Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar, Tharamani Devi, Pulimootai Ramaswami Iyer
Votes: 7
Year : 1947
Total Gross : 40 Lakhs (Share : 24 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
Verdict : Blockbuster
18. Chandra (I) (1948)
207 min | Drama
Two brothers fight with each other for their father's kingdom and also for marrying a dancer.
Director: S.S. Vasan | Stars: Rajkumari, M.K. Radha, Ranjan, Sundarabai
Votes: 46
Year : 1948
Total Gross : 1.55cr (Share : 75 Lakhs)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
19. Vazhkai (1949)
Not Rated | 170 min
Murthi comes to a village and he deceives Meenaksh. They have sex. After returning to his home town where he wants to marry Mohan. She loves Nathan. Another girl, Lakshmi discovers she is pregnant with Murthi.
Directors: A.V. Meiyappan, M.V. Raman | Stars: Varalakshmi S., Vyjayanthimala, M.S. Draupadi, Lalitha
Votes: 17
Year : 1949
Total Gross : 30 Lakhs (Share : 18 Lakhs)
Verdict : Hit
20. Manthiri Kumari (1950)
173 min | Drama
When the king of Mullai Nadu appoints Veera Mohan as the army general, The head priest's son Parthiban gets enraged by it and turns into a bandit.
Directors: Ellis Dungan, T.R. Sundaram | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Madhuri Devi, G. Shakuntala, M.N. Nambiar
Votes: 30
Year : 1950
Worldwide Gross : 50 Lakhs (Share : 30 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
21. Marmayogi (1951)
175 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Urvasi (Anjali Devi), is the young mistress of a king (Serukalathur Sama). With the help of her own lover (S. A. Natarajan), she pushes the king off a boat and usurps his powers. Urvasi ... See full summary »
Director: K. Ramnoth | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi, Madhuri Devi, S.V. Sahasranamam
Votes: 23
Year : 1951
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 50 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
22. Parasakthi (1952)
Not Rated | 188 min | Drama
Brothers Chandrasekaran, Gnanasekaran and Gunasekaran are Indian immigrants living in Burma. Things take a turn when their brother-in-law dies in an accident and their father dies of shock.
Directors: R. Krishnan, S. Panju | Stars: Pandari Bai, Doraiswamy, Shivaji Ganesan, T.P. Muthulakshmi
Votes: 354
Year : 1952
Total Gross : 40 Lakhs (Share : 25 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
23. Avvaiyyar (1953)
174 min | Drama, History
This movie is a biography of the great saint and poetess Avvaiyar of the Sangam period from 100 B.C to 250 A.D.
Director: Kothamangalam Subbu | Stars: M.S. Sundari Bai, Gemini Ganesan, G. Pattu Iyer, Kushala Kumari
Votes: 54
Year : 1953
Total Gross : 50 Lakhs (Share : 30 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
24. Malaikallan (1954)
186 min | Action, Drama
A young man saves the daughter of a zamindar when she is kidnapped and then they both fall in love with each other.
Director: Sriramulu Naidu S.M. | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Votes: 42
Year : 1954
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 50 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
25. Gul-E-Bakavali (1955)
165 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The adventures of a prince to achieve a magical flower to bring back his father's vision.
Director: Ramanna T.R. | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Varalakshmi G., Rajkumari, Saroja E.V.
Votes: 22
Year : 1955
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
26. Madurai Veeran (1956)
199 min | Drama, Romance
Veeran loves Bommi, the daughter of a king. But the king decides not to get his daughter married to Veeran. So Veeran fights for his love.
Director: Yoganand | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, T.S. Balaiah, R. Balasubramanian, Saroja E.V.
Votes: 34
Year : 1956
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
27. Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
168 min | Action, Adventure, Musical
A prince plight in order to save his princess from the clinches of a demonic minister.
Director: P. Neelakantan | Stars: Anjali Devi, M.G. Ramachandran, P.B. Rangachari, Varalakshmi S.
Votes: 24
Year : 1957
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 45 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
28. Nadodi Mannan (1958)
220 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A wanderer/revolutionary is a dead ringer for a monarch, and takes his place.
Director: M.G. Ramachandran | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, P.S. Veerappa, M.N. Nambiar, M.G. Chakrapani
Votes: 121
Year : 1958
Total Gross : 1.1cr (Share : 65 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
29. Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)
201 min | Biography, Drama, History
When the British East India Company forces polygar Kattabomman to pay taxes, levies and be their subsidiary ruler, he openly defies their policy and battles them until his arrest and hanging.
Director: B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Varalakshmi S.
Votes: 255
Year : 1959
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
30. Irumputhirai (1960)
113 min | Drama
The story revolves around the two brothers Manikam and Kondamuthu and their mill owner.
Director: S.S. Vasan | Stars: Saroja Devi B., Shivaji Ganesan, S.V. Ranga Rao, Vyjayanthimala
Votes: 17
Year : 1960
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 45 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
31. Pasamalar (I) (1961)
Not Rated | 197 min | Drama
The bond of love between a brother and a sister is tested due to the machinations of a greedy relative.
Director: A. Bhimsingh | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan, K.A. Thangavelu
Votes: 218
Year : 1961
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 45 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
32. Nenjil or Aalayam (1962)
164 min | Drama, Romance
Dr Murali finds out that Venu, the patient he is treating, is his former lover Sita's husband. Knowing that Sita would commit suicide if he dies, Murali dedicates himself to saving Venu.
Director: C.V. Sridhar | Stars: Devika, Nagesh, Aachi Manorama, Kutty Padmini
Votes: 55
Year : 1962
Total Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 45 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
33. Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
161 min | Drama, Family
Murugappa, a small time farm labourer starts to question the landlord about his authority which results in frequent clashes with the landlord and his family.
Director: Ramanna T.R. | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, S.A. Ashokan, Saroja Devi B., Jyothi Lakshmi
Votes: 23
Year : 1963
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
34. Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)
171 min | Drama, Family
Despite being his daughter, Rani isn't allowed to acknowledge Muthiah as her father. She works in his office and loves a co-worker. But Muthiah opposes the alliance due to the influence of a relative.
Director: Ramanna | Stars: Saroja Devi B., M.G. Ramachandran, R.S. Manohar, Nagesh
Votes: 16
Year : 1964
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
35. Enga Veetu Pillai (1965)
147 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whiplash. To escape from his punishments, Ramu leaves his house and his look-alike replaces him.
Director: Tapi Chanakya | Stars: Saroja Devi B., Pandari Bai, Nagesh, M.N. Nambiar
Votes: 188
Year : 1965
Total Gross : 1.75cr (Share : 1cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
36. Anbe Vaa (1966)
Not Rated | 174 min | Comedy, Romance
A rich industrialist finds romance in comic mix-up at a hill station.
Director: A.C. Trilogchander | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Saroja Devi B., Nagesh, Aachi Manorama
Votes: 206
Year : 1966
Total Gross : 1.25cr (Share : 75 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
37. Athey Kangal (1967)
Not Rated | 180 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Susi's family is stalked by a vengeful killer. During an attempt to save Susi from this madman, her boyfriend, Baskar, gets a good look at the attacker's eyes. Using this as a clue Baskar attempts to find the person haunting Susi's family.
Director: A.C. Trilogchander | Stars: Ravichandran, Kanchana, S.A. Ashokan, Nagesh
Votes: 229
Year : 1967
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
38. Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
175 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Love between a danseuse and a musician brought under attack from various sources. Will their love survive amidst treachery and competition?
Director: A.P. Nagarajan | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Aachi Manorama, T.S. Balaiah
Votes: 281
Year : 1968
Total Gross : 1cr (Share : 60 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
39. Adimai Penn (1969)
180 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An evil man kills Vengaiyan's father and enslaves all his people. Vengaiyan is ignorant and wild, but Jeeva helps him evolve into a valiant and wise man who then swears to right his people.
Director: K. Shankar | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Jayalalitha J, S.A. Ashokan, Faryal
Votes: 113
Year : 1969
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
40. Mattukkara Velan (1970)
173 min | Drama
The story of lookalikes Raghu and Velan.
Director: P. Neelakantan | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, Jayalalitha J, Lakshmi, Varalakshmi S.
Votes: 38
Year : 1970
Total Gross : 1.5cr (Share : 90 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
41. Rickshawkaran (1971)
166 min | Drama
A Rickshaw puller finds a child whose father has been killed. In his attempt to seek justice for the child, he faces several hurdles from a corrupt lawyer.
Director: M. Krishnan | Stars: S.A. Ashokan, Manjula, R.S. Manohar, Padmini
Votes: 52
Year : 1971
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
42. Vasantha Maligai (1972)
162 min | Drama, Romance
A woman must overcome a wealthy alcoholic's wicked family as she tries to help him turn his life around.
Director: K.S. Prakash Rao | Stars: Pandari Bai, K. Balaji, Shivaji Ganesan, Shanta Kumari
Votes: 131
Year : 1972
Total Gross : 2.25cr (Share : 1.35cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
43. Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
184 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A genius scientist is abducted and his twin brother attempts to rescue him.
Director: M.G. Ramachandran | Stars: M.G. Ramachandran, S.A. Ashokan, Latha, Manjula
Votes: 162
Year : 1973
Total Gross : 3cr (Share : 1.75cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
44. Urimai Kural (1974)
175 min | Drama, Family
Two brothers live happily together in their village. But when problems arise in their family, they need to stand up united to resolve the problems.
Director: C.V. Sridhar | Stars: Anjali Devi, M.G. Ramachandran, Latha, Nagesh
Votes: 46
Year : 1974
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
45. Idhayakkani (1975)
Not Rated | 161 min | Musical
A kind hearted man, who desires to serve the country, joins the police force. He provides shelter to a needy girl at his house and later marries her; a few days later, he learns that his wife is involved in a scientist's murder.
Stars: Pandari Bai, R.S. Manohar, Rajasulochana, M.G. Ramachandran
Votes: 49
Year : 1975
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
46. Annakili (1976)
134 min | Drama
The story of a teacher who struggles to look after his mother and sister.
Director: Devraj-Mohan | Stars: Sujatha, Sivakumar, Jayalakshmi, Srikanth
Votes: 23
Year : 1976
Total Gross : 1.5cr (Share : 90 Lakhs)
Verdict : Blockbuster
47. Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)
Not Rated | 139 min | Drama, Romance
The movie revolves around the struggle and vulnerability of 16-year old Mayil (Sridevi) when in love.
Director: Bharathiraja | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Rajinikanth, Gandhimathi
Votes: 1,243
Year : 1977
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
48. Kizhake Pogum Rail (1978)
125 min
A young budding writer who is always reprimanded by villagers meets a girl who understands his predicament. However, the orthodox villagers pose a threat to their relationship.
Director: Bharathiraja | Stars: Goundamani, Janakaraj, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sudhakar
Votes: 73
Year : 1978
Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
49. Thirisoolam (1979)
Not Rated | 167 min | Drama
Two separated brothers need to fight against their father's vicious friends to reunite their father and mother to live happily together.
Director: K. Vijayan | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Jai Ganesh, M.N. Nambiar, V.K. Ramasamy
Votes: 35
Year : 1979
Total Gross : 3.25cr (Share : 1.95cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
50. Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Not Rated | 144 min | Action, Drama
Kaaliyan and Jaishankar are like dictators in neighboring villages separately, but in contrast to Kaaliyan, Jaishankar is selfish and bad. Engagement of Jaishankar's sister with Kaaliyan triggers rivalry between the two villages.
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Rajinikanth, Jaishankar, Rati Agnihotri, Sumalatha
Votes: 342
Year : 1980
Total Gross : 3.5cr (Share : 2.1cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
51. Thillu Mullu (1981)
136 min | Comedy
Chandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Thengai Srinivasan, Sowcar Janaki
Votes: 3,747
Year : 1981
Total Gross : 3cr (Share : 1.75cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
52. Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
138 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A young agriculturist Velu (Kamal Hassan) goes to extremes to attain revenge against his devious landlord and her family. He is an upright young man, but when his family gets cheated out of... See full summary »
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Silk Smitha, Y.G. Mahendran
Votes: 297
Year : 1982
Total Gross : 4cr (Share : 2.5cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
53. Munthanai Mudichu (1983)
150 min | Drama
A woman finds a husband and tries to win his love through unconventional means.
Director: Bhagyaraj | Stars: Bhagyaraj, Urvashi, Poornima Jayaram, Unni Mary
Votes: 247
Year : 1983
Total Gross : 4.5cr (Share : 2.75cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
54. Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
Not Rated | 175 min | Drama, Romance
Gangadharan, a kind man reforms Manickam, a youngster and appoints him as in-charge in his factory. But Gangadharan becomes bankrupt and his son vows to avenge Manickam, believing that his father's business was swindled by Manickam.
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Rajinikanth, Radhika Sarathkumar, Karthik, Tulasi
Votes: 282
Year : 1984
Total Gross : 3.5cr (Share : 2.1cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
55. Padikkathavan (1985)
Not Rated | 129 min | Drama
Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.
Director: Rajasekar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Ambika, Vijay Babu, Shivaji Ganesan
Votes: 498
Year : 1985
Total Gross : 5cr (Share : 3cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
56. Mouna Ragam (1986)
146 min | Drama, Romance
Divya, a woman grieving over the death of her lover, is convinced into an arranged marriage with Chandra Kumar. Over a year the couple attempt to adjust to each other's presence and live with each other.
Directors: Ambili, Mani Ratnam | Stars: Revathi, Mohan, Karthik, V.K. Ramasamy
Votes: 4,272
Year : 1986
Total Gross : 4.5cr (Share : 2.75cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
57. Nayakan (1987)
Not Rated | 145 min | Crime, Drama
A common man's struggles against a corrupt police force put him on the wrong side of the law. He becomes a don, who is loved and respected by many, but his growing power and influence exact a heavy toll.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Delhi Ganesh, Janakaraj
Votes: 22,999
Year : 1987
Total Gross : 8cr (Share : 4.75cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
58. Agni Natchathiram (1988)
Not Rated | 146 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two men having the same father , but different mothers hate each other and often get into fights. But they are forced to join hands when their father's life is endangered.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Karthik, Prabhu, Vijayakumar, Amala Akkineni
Votes: 1,433
Year : 1988
Total Gross : 6.5cr (Share : 3.9cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
59. Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
157 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Appu and Raja are twins who were separated at birth, grow up in different localities. Appu's quest for revenge begins upon learning that his father was killed by four criminals.
Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Nagesh, Srividya, Gautami
Votes: 4,562
Year : 1989
Total Gross : 10.9cr (Share : 6cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
60. Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
Not Rated | 162 min | Comedy
A comedy of errors with identical quadruplets, separated at birth, coming together as adults.
Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Urvashi, Komal Mahuvakar, Kushboo
Votes: 5,064
Year : 1990
Total Gross : 7cr (Share : 4.1cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
61. Thalapathi (1991)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An orphan named Surya raised in a slum befriends a good crime boss named Devaraj and works for him. Their existence is threatened when a new honest district collector arrives.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Shobana, Arvind Swamy
Votes: 13,242
Year : 1991
Total Gross : 13.5cr (Share : 7.5cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
62. Thevar Magan (1992)
145 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The urbane son of a village chieftain struggles between his personal aspirations and those of his family.
Director: Bharathan | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Shivaji Ganesan, Nassar, Revathi
Votes: 8,027
Year : 1992
Total Gross : 17.5cr (Share : 9.8cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
63. Gentleman (1993)
Not Rated | 160 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Due to a past tragedy , a small business owner by day becomes modern day Robin Hood by night takes from the rich to provide education for the poor.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Arjun Sarja, Madhoo, Subhasri, M.N. Nambiar
Votes: 2,686
Year : 1993
Worldwide Gross : 17cr (Share : 9.7cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
64. Kaadhalan (1994)
Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Prabhu Deva, Nagma, Vadivelu, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
Votes: 2,153
Year : 1994
Total Gross : 20cr (Share : 11cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
65. Baasha (1995)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An auto driver, Manikam, desperately tries to hide his dark underworld side to keep his promise to his father.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Nagma, Raghuvaran, Vijayakumar
Votes: 11,488
Year : 1995
Total Gross : 40cr (Share : 22.7cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
66. Indian (1996)
Not Rated | 185 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A veteran freedom fighter enraged with the rising crime and corruption in the society murders all the wrong doers one by one using an ancient martial arts technique.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sukanya, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar
Votes: 13,864
Year : 1996
Total Gross : 59cr (Share : 29.2cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
67. Arunachalam (1997)
165 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The movie revolves around Arunachalam (Rajini), who is the son of the VIP of a village who finds out about his past but destiny has its own play.
Director: Sundar C. | Stars: Rajinikanth, Soundarya, Rambha, Jaishankar
Votes: 2,589
Year : 1997
Total Gross : 30cr (Share : 16.5cr)
Verdict : Above Average
68. Jeans (1998)
Not Rated | 175 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin sister.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Nassar, Senthil
Votes: 3,966
Year : 1998
Total Gross : 35cr (Share : 19.25cr)
Verdict : Above Average
69. Padaiyappa (1999)
181 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya
Votes: 7,886
Year : 1999
Total Gross : 60.5cr (Share : 33.8cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
70. Thenali (2000)
164 min | Comedy, Drama
A neurotic Sri Lankan patient crashes his psychotherapist's family vacation in Kodaikanal.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Jyotika, Devayani
Votes: 2,528
Year : 2000
Total Gross : 25cr (Share : 13.75cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
71. Dheena (2001)
Not Rated | 167 min | Action, Drama
Dheena works for his brother Adhikesavan, a gangster, and is very close to him. However, things turn sour between them after a misunderstanding leads to the death of their sister.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Ajith Kumar, Suresh Gopi, Laila, Mahanadhi Shankar
Votes: 2,728
Year : 2001
Total Gross : 25cr (Share : 14cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
72. Baba (2002)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Goundamani, Manisha Koirala, M.N. Nambiar
Votes: 2,481
Year : 2002
Total Gross : 41.5cr (Share : 22.8cr)
Verdict : Flop
73. Saamy (2003)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Drama
A cop takes bribes from politicians and goons. He rethinks his life choices after he meets a girl.
Director: Hari | Stars: Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vivek
Votes: 2,306
Year : 2003
Total Gross : 35cr (Share : 19.25cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
74. Ghilli (2004)
Not Rated | 160 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Velu, an aspiring kabaddi player, goes to Madurai to participate in a regional match, where he rescues Dhanalakshmi from Muthupandi, a powerful man keen on marrying the girl against her will.
Director: Dharani | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi
Votes: 16,997
Year : 2004
Total Gross : 43.5cr (Share : 24.3cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
75. Chandramukhi (2005)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.
Director: P. Vasu | Stars: Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Jyotika, Nayanthara
Votes: 7,108
Year : 2005
Total Gross : 89cr (Share : 48.8cr)
Verdict : All Time Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
76. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Police Officer investigates a series of brutal rapes and murders, with the culprits seeming to cover more than one country.
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Jyotika, Prakash Raj, Daniel Balaji
Votes: 8,266
Year : 2006
Total Gross : 48.5cr (Share : 26.7cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
77. 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: 21,611
Year : 2007
Total Gross : 153.2cr (Share : 84.6cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
• Industry Hit
78. 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: 10,578
Year : 2008
Total Gross : 107.5cr (Share : 61.1cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
79. Ayan (2009)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young man's smuggling lifestyle takes a serious turn, when a fierce rival tries to eliminate him from the business.
Director: K.V. Anand | Stars: Suriya, Tamannaah Bhatia, Prabhu, Jagan
Votes: 11,480
Year : 2009
Total Gross : 67.6cr (Share : 37.2cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
80. 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: 30,040 | Gross: $4.37M
Year : 2010
Total Gross : 290.9cr (Share : 157.5cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
• Industry Hit
81. 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: 13,274
Year : 2011
Total Gross : 109.3cr (Share : 57.7cr)
Verdict : Above Average
82. 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: 37,818
Year : 2012
Total Gross : 125.5cr (Share : 71.7cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
83. 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: 7,415
Year : 2013
Total Gross : 119.6cr (Share : 68.1cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
84. 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: 6,278
Year : 2014
Total Gross : 136.5cr (Share : 72.6cr)
Verdict : Flop
85. 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: 23,341
Year : 2015
Total Gross : 234.3cr (Share : 117.1cr)
Verdict : Above Average
86. 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: 14,190
Year : 2016
Total Gross : 294.2cr (Share : 154.1cr)
Verdict : Average
• Industry Hit
87. Mersal (2017)
Not Rated | 172 min | Action, Thriller
A police officer arrests a doctor for crimes targeting medical professionals but later finds the real culprit in a tale of revenge, corruption and magic.
Director: Atlee | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Nithya Menen, S.J. Suryah, Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Votes: 38,029
Year : 2017
Total Gross : 246.9cr (Share : 124.6cr)
Verdict : Hit
88. 2.0 (2018)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After mobiles start mysteriously flying out of the hands of people in Chennai, Dr Vaseegaran summons his trusted robot Chitti to ward off the bird-shaped supernatural powers of Pakshirajan.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain
Votes: 27,091 | Gross: $5.57M
Year : 2018
Total Gross : 660.3cr (Share : 298.3cr)
Verdict : Below Average
• Industry Hit
89. Bigil (2019)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Michael gives up his dream of becoming a footballer after his father's murder. However, a friend convinces him to coach a women's football team and turn his life around.
Director: Atlee | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Vivek
Votes: 24,236
Year : 2019
Total Gross : 300.8cr (Share : 153.6cr)
Verdict : Hit
90. Darbar (2020)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A police officer is on a chase to hunt down a dreaded gangster to fulfill his own secret agenda.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Nivetha Thomas, Suniel Shetty
Votes: 7,362
Year : 2020
Total Gross : 198.3cr (Share : 105.6cr)
Verdict : Below Average
91. Master (I) (2021)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster who uses the school children for criminal activities.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, Arjun Das
Votes: 83,317
Year : 2021
Total Gross : 245.3cr (Share : 127.1cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
92. Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Not Rated | 167 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Vandiyathevan crosses the Chola land to deliver a message from the Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan, while Kundavai attempts to establish political peace as vassals and petty chieftains plot against the throne.
Directors: Mani Ratnam, Sruti Harihara Subramanian | Stars: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi
Votes: 36,392
Year : 2022
Total Gross : 496.2cr (Share : 227.8cr)
Verdict : Blockbuster
93. Leo (III) (2023)
164 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Parthiban is a mild-mannered cafe owner in Kashmir, who fends off a gang of murderous thugs and gains attention from a drug cartel claiming he was once a part of them.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja
Votes: 58,796
Year : 2023
Total Gross : 615.5cr (Share : 287.9cr)
Verdict : Super Hit
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