- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In 2023, the South Indian film industry witnessed the release of several successful movies that made a significant impact at the box office. Films including Thalapathy Vijay's action-packed 'Leo', Rajinikanth actioner 'Jailer', and Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' emerged as major earners, collectively amassing billions of rupees worldwide, further solidifying South India's dominance in the film industry. As the year draws to a close, let's delve into the top 5 highest-grossing Tamil films of 2023.
Leo
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film features Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in pivotal roles. This blockbuster film has dominated the box office, claiming the top spot. Reportedly, with a budget of Rs 250 crore, 'Leo' amassed an impressive global collection of 620.50 crore, establishing itself as the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2023. Now, in a recent update, Lokesh Kanagaraj reassured fans that he might again collaborate with Vijay, confirming the sequel of the abovementioned starrer.
Jailer
Rajinikanth's film helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, emerged as a colossal hit of the year, securing a prominent place in the box office charts. Garnering an astounding collection of around Rs 600 crore globally, the film dominated theaters across Tamil Nadu. If reports are to be belived, 'Jailer' attained the second position in this list. Additionally, it clinched the title of the second-highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2023, further solidifying its triumphant run at the box office. Produced by Kalanithi Maran, Jailer also stars Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Mirna Menon, Mohanlal, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, and Tamannaah Bhatia in important roles.
Ponniyin Selvan: II
The much-anticipated sequel, 'Ponniyin Selvan 2', hit theatres in April, continuing Mani Ratnam's directorial saga. The film featuring an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, and Jayaram, proved to be a blockbuster at the box office. The grand-scale drama managed to amass over Rs 350 crore, securing its position as the third-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023.
Varisu
Varisu, helmed by Vamshi Paidipally, marked Vijay's lead role in a family-centric drama that hit the screens during the Pongal festivities in 2023. Brimming with a blend of romance, comedy, sentiment, and action, the movie resonated well with the audience, resulting in an extended theatrical run. Garnering an impressive sum of around Rs 310 crore at the box office, the action drama also stared Rashmika Mandanna.
Thunivu
Directed by H Vinoth and backed by producer Boney Kapoor, this movie stars Ajith Kumar in the lead role. Supported by an ensemble cast including Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, John Kokken, GM Sundar, Ajay, and Veeran, 'Thunivu' raked in approximately Rs 250 crore at the box office.