Industry Hits In Tamil Cinema
The Tamil films which achieved the industry hit status (All time highest grosser) in the history of the Tamil cinema are listed here.
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- DirectorH.M. ReddyStarsT.P. RajalakshmiP.G. VenkatesanL.V. PrasadA Princess is tricked into marrying a naive and illiterate youth.Total Gross : 1 Lakh (Share : 0.6 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorBaburao PendharkarStarsS. JayalakshmiRajamThe story of this film revolves around Sri Rama and Seetha's wedding.Total Gross : 3 Lakhs (Share : 1.75 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorK. SubramaniamStarsM.K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharR.S. SundarambalS.S. Mani BhagavatharPavalakkodi tells the mythical love story of Arjuna (Thyagaraja Bhagavathar) and Pavalakkodi (S. D. Subbulakshmi), the princess of Coral Island.Total Gross : 5 Lakhs (Share : 3 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorEllis DunganStarsM.R. GnanamalM.K. RadhaT.S. BalaiahA wealthy man escapes after shooting his friend in drunken state which results in a drastic change in his life then.Total Gross : 10 Lakhs (Share : 6 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorY.V. RaoStarsAswathammaM.K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharL. Narayan RaoBased on the life story of a Sanskrit poet named Bilwamangal.Total Gross : 15 Lakhs (Share : 9 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorEllis DunganStarsM.K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharSerukalathun SamaP.B. RangachariThe 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 victorious return of Kulothunga Chola to the city of Woriur. There is a love story between the poet's son, Ambikapathy (Bhagavathar) and the Princess Amaravathy (Santhanalakshmi). However, class distinctions are maintained as the young lover fails the test of will imposed by the king as a precondition for the marriage.Total Gross : 20 Lakhs (Share : 12 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorRaja Sandow P.K.StarsMiss PapaM.K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharS.S. RajamaniBased on the life history of Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.Total Gross : 25 Lakhs (Share : 15 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorBomman IraniStarsT.S. BalaiahP.U. ChinnappaP.S. GnanamThe love story of Kathavarayan and Aryamala.Total Gross : 30 Lakhs (Share : 18 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorMurugadasaStarsDandapani DesikarSerukalathun SamaBased on Nandan, a low caste farmer's deep devotion towards Shiva.Total Gross : 40 Lakhs (Share : 24 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate
- DirectorSundarrao NadkarniStarsM.K. Thyagaraja BhagavatharN.S. KrishnanT.R. RajakumariThe 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.• The first South Indian film to gross 50 Lakhs
Total Gross : 50 Lakhs (Share : 30 Lakhs) - Pure Estimate - DirectorS.S. VasanStarsRajkumariM.K. RadhaRanjanTwo brothers fight with each other for their father's kingdom and also for marrying a dancer.• The first South Indian film to gross over 1 crore
• Made on a budget of around 30 Lakhs, this film was the most expensive Indian film at that time
Total Gross : 1.55cr (Share : 75 Lakhs) - DirectorTapi ChanakyaStarsSaroja Devi B.Pandari BaiNageshRamu 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.Total Gross : 1.75cr (Share : 1cr)
- DirectorK. ShankarStarsM.G. RamachandranJayalalitha JS.A. AshokanAn 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.Total Gross : 2cr (Share : 1.25cr)
- DirectorK.S. Prakash RaoStarsPandari BaiK. BalajiShivaji GanesanA woman must overcome a wealthy alcoholic's wicked family as she tries to help him turn his life around.Total Gross : 2.25cr (Share : 1.35cr)
- DirectorM.G. RamachandranStarsM.G. RamachandranS.A. AshokanLathaA genius scientist is abducted and his twin brother attempts to rescue him.Total Gross : 3cr (Share : 1.75cr)
- DirectorK. VijayanStarsShivaji GanesanJai GaneshM.N. NambiarTwo separated brothers need to fight against their father's vicious friends to reunite their father and mother to live happily together.Total Gross : 3.25cr (Share : 1.95cr)
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthJaishankarRati AgnihotriKaaliyan 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.Total Gross : 3.5cr (Share : 2.1cr)
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsKamal HaasanAmbikaSilk SmithaA 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 money, he decides it's time to take a stand. Donning various disguises, he-with help from his sister Valli (Thulasi)-sets out seeking justice against the landlord and her confrontational daughter Geetha (Ambika) and son Pazhani (Raveendran).Total Gross : 4cr (Share : 2.5cr)
- DirectorBhagyarajStarsBhagyarajUrvashiPoornima JayaramA woman finds a husband and tries to win his love through unconventional means.Total Gross : 4.5cr (Share : 2.75cr)
- DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthAmbikaVijay BabuTwo 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.Total Gross : 5cr (Share : 3cr)
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsDelhi GaneshJai GaneshKomal MahuvakarAfter returning from prison, Raja works as a social worker. But he makes many enemies who constantly try to plot against him.Total Gross : 7.5cr (Share : 4.5cr)
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsKamal HaasanSaranya PonvannanDelhi GaneshA 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.• The Telugu version of this film has emerged as a successful venture in Andhra/Nizam, which helped this movie to surpass Manithan & emerge as the all-time highest grossing Tamil film worldwide
Total Gross : 8cr (Share : 4.75cr) - DirectorSingeetam Srinivasa RaoStarsKamal HaasanNageshSrividyaAppu 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.• The first South Indian film to gross over 10 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 10.9cr (Share : 6cr) - DirectorP. VasuStarsPrabhuKhushbu SundarAachi ManoramaA rich girl is guarded by her possessive brothers due to an astrologer's prediction, that she will marry a man from a lower caste, against their wishes. Can they stop the wheels of fate?Total Gross : 11.5cr (Share : 6.9cr)
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsRajinikanthMammoottyShobanaAn 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.Total Gross : 13.5cr (Share : 7.5cr)
- DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthSarath BabuKhushbu SundarA class-divided friendship goes through highs and lows through several decades.Total Gross : 17.25cr (Share : 9.5cr)
- DirectorBharathanStarsKamal HaasanShivaji GanesanNassarThe urbane son of a village chieftain struggles between his personal aspirations and those of his family.Total Gross : 17.5cr (Share : 9.8cr)
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsPrabhu DevaNagmaVadiveluPrabhu, 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.Total Gross : 20cr (Share : 11cr)
- DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthNagmaRaghuvaranAn auto driver, Manikam, desperately tries to hide his dark underworld side to keep his promise to his father.• The first South Indian film to gross over 25 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 40cr (Share : 22.7cr) - DirectorS. ShankarStarsKamal HaasanSukanyaManisha KoiralaA 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.• The first South Indian film to gross over 50 crore worldwide.
• The Hindi version of this film grossed a huge 15 crore in India.
Total Gross : 59cr (Share : 29.2cr) - DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsShivaji GanesanRajinikanthRamya KrishnanThe 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.Total Gross : 60.5cr (Share : 33.8cr)
- DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthPrabhuJyotikaCreepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.• The first South Indian film to gross over 75 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 89cr (Share : 48.8cr) - DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthShriya SaranSumanA 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.• The first South Indian film to gross over 100 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 153.2cr (Share : 84.6cr) - DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthAishwarya Rai BachchanDanny DenzongpaA 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.• The first South Indian film to gross over 200 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 290.9cr (Share : 157.5cr) - DirectorPa. RanjithStarsRajinikanthWinston ChaoRadhika ApteA reformed gangster is released from prison and attempts to protect his family from his enemies.Total Gross : 294.2cr (Share : 154.1cr)
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthAkshay KumarAmy JacksonAfter 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.• The first Tamil film to gross over 500 crore worldwide
Total Gross : 660.3cr (Share : 298.3cr)