The 100 crore club of South Indian Cinema
List of South Indian movies that have managed to gross atleast 100 crores worldwide in its theatrical collections..
Hindi version's collections of the movie is not included as its only for south indian launguages..
Hindi version's collections of the movie is not included as its only for south indian launguages..
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- DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsPrabhasRana DaggubatiAnushka ShettyA child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.The movie was made to break records n it shows.. The gross just in south Indian languages is in itself is an indication of the growing South Indian market!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam - 410 crores
Worldwide Nett - 364 crores
Worldwide Share - 238 crores - 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.This Shankar - Rajinikanth movie held the record as the highest for a long time before it was broken by the deserving Bahubali!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 281 crores
Worldwide Nett - 245 crores
Worldwide Share - 157 crores - DirectorS. ShankarStarsVikramAmy JacksonSuresh GopiA 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.The first Vikram starrer that catapulted him to the superstar status!! Thanks to the magician Shankar for it..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 220 crores
Worldwide Nett - 182 crores
Worldwide Share - 109 crores - DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsRajinikanthAnushka ShettySonakshi SinhaA small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.The movie's record breaking openings re established Rajini as the South Indian box office emperor still!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 157 crores
Worldwide Nett - 140 crores
Worldwide Share - 87 crores - DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsRam CharanKajal AggarwalDev GillA warrior gets reincarnated 400 years later, after trying to save the princess and the kingdom, who also dies along with him. He then sets back again to fight against all odds and win back his love.The movie was a trend setter for period films in south india and was loved by this part of the country..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 151 crores
Worldwide Nett - 131 crores
Worldwide Share - 83 crores - DirectorKoratala SivaStarsMahesh BabuShruti HaasanJagapathi BabuHarsha, a multi-millionaire's heir who has everything, still feels that there is something missing in his life. In an attempt to fill the void, he adopts a village to bring change in the people.Mahesh Babu makes a big comeback with the movie.. The prince charming shows that he is not behind the other biggies..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 145 crores
Worldwide Nett - 129 crores
Worldwide Shares - 85 crores - 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 Rajini starrer was a South Indian Industrial Hit when it released and the first South Indian movie to gross 100 or more crores worldwide!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 139 crores
Worldwide Nett - 118 crores
Worldwide Shares - 86 crores - DirectorTrivikram SrinivasStarsPawan KalyanSamantha Ruth PrabhuPranitha SubhashThe scion of a powerful family is tasked with retrieving an estranged family member.Telugu cinema's industrial hit was a massive collector worldwide..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 134 crores
Worldwide Nett - 111 crores
Worldwide Share -75 crores - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsJoseph VijaySamantha Ruth PrabhuNeil Nitin MukeshA case of mistaken identity embroils an escaped convict in a fight against a large corporation intent on seizing a village's land.The proud moment for Vijay as this is his 2nd movie in this elite list!! Proving himself to be a box office emperor..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 134 crores
Worldwide Nett - 122 crores
Worldwide Share - 73 crores - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsJoseph VijayKajal AggarwalVidyut JammwalAn army captain is on a mission to track down and destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command.The Vijay - AR Murugadass combo had a massive box office run..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 131 crores
Worldwide Nett - 115 crores
Worldwide Share - 72 crores - DirectorSivaStarsAjith KumarShruti HaasanLakshmi MenonA doting brother who works as a cab driver tries to hunt down three notorious criminals in Kolkata who had harmed his sister.The movie emerged as Ajith's career best in numbers..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 126 crores
Worldwide Nett - 117 crores
Worldwide shares - 70 crores - DirectorHariStarsSuriyaAnushka ShettyHansika MotwaniTough cop Durai Singam performs an undercover operation and identifies some nefarious activities in the seas around the coastal town.Surya's career best collector made superb figures to be in this list so high..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 125 crores
Worldwide Nett - 115 crores
Worldwide Share - 69 crores - DirectorRaghava LawrenceStarsRaghava LawrenceTaapsee PannuKovai SaralaA couple of revenge seeking ghosts haunts an innocent man, and the people surrounding him, to get justice for their murders.The Raghava Lawrence show pushes him into an elite list of Superstars!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 114 crores
Worldwide Nett - 100 crores
Worldwide Share - 60 crores - DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsSuriyaShruti HaasanJohnny Tri NguyenA 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.The Surya AR Murugadass combo was a huge movie in terms of production and box office..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 110 crores
Worldwide Nett - 85 crores
Worldwide Shares - 58 crores - DirectorKamal HaasanStarsPooja KumarMiles AndersonKamal HaasanWhen a classical dancer's suspecting wife sets an investigator behind him, a series of violent events are triggered, revealing his real identity and connection to a darker world.The Kamal Haasan starrer stormed the box office when it ultimately released in Jan/Feb 2013 after a lot of controversy..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 110 crores
Worldwide Nett - 85 crores
Worldwide Share - 49 crores - DirectorSurender ReddyStarsAllu ArjunShruti HaasanShaamTwo brothers have two different approaches to life. While one brother follows rules and regulations, the other does things his own way.The movie is the 1st Allu Arjun movie to make into this list..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 107 crores
Worldwide Nett - 89 crores
Worldwide Share - 59.5 crores - DirectorHarish ShankarStarsPawan KalyanShruti HaasanAbhimanyu SinghInspired by a movie character in Sholay, Venkataratnam, a policeman, calls himself Gabbar Singh. He's postedin a village where an area thug wants to join politics and also lures his stepbrother to hitch him.The movie is the 2nd Pawan Kalyan movie in this elite league!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 106 crores
Worldwide Nett - 88.5 crores
Worldwide Share - 60.5 crores - DirectorVishnuvardhanStarsAjith KumarAryaNayantharaA mysterious man along with a young computer hacker tries to unveil a major government conspiracy which resulted in several bloody deaths.The movie was a belter in the box office and Ajith's biggest hit in his career..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 105 crores
Worldwide Nett - 96 crores
Worldwide Share - 58 crores - DirectorSreenu VaitlaStarsMahesh BabuSamantha Ruth PrabhuSonu SoodAjay, (Mahesh Babu) an undercover cop, is assigned to catch a dangerous mafia don with whom he has a personal score to settle.The first Mahesh Babu starrer to make into this Elite list..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 101 crores
Worldwide Nett - 84 crores
Worldwide Shares - 56.5 crores - DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsKamal HaasanAsin ThottumkalJaya PradaAfter 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.The Kamal Haasan magnum opus was the 2nd South Indian movie to enter this list!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 100 crores
Worldwide Nett - 86 crores
Worldwide Shares - 59 crores - DirectorAtleeStarsJoseph VijaySamantha Ruth PrabhuAmy JacksonWhen his daughter's life is endangered by a local gang, Joseph Kuruvilla will do whatever it takes to stop them. However, at the same time, his dangerous past slowly resurfaces.Vj yet again makes into this big league!! Moves on to the next level of Superstardom!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 130+ crores
Worldwide Nett - 110 crores (estimated)
Worldwide Shares - 80 crores (estimated) - DirectorBoyapati SrinuStarsAllu ArjunAadhiRakul Preet SinghAn intense battle breaks out between an evil son of a politician and an ex army man who can't tolerate injustice.Allu Arjun makes a comeback into this list! The future only looks great for this young Superstar!!
Worldwide Gross in Tamil and Telugu - 101 crores (counting)
Worldwide Nett - 85 crores (estimated)
Worldwide Shares - 64 crores (estimated) - DirectorVikram KumarVikram K. KumarStarsSuriyaSamantha Ruth PrabhuNithya MenenA scientist invents a time machine, which leads to a bitter battle between his evil twin brother and his son.To be Updated soon
- DirectorKoratala SivaStarsN.T. Rama Rao Jr.MohanlalSamantha Ruth PrabhuAn environmental activist comes to Hyderabad to attend a seminar, where an unexpected encounter with a man who runs an organization for the oppressed, changes his purpose in life.The Jr NTR starter has elevated him to the next level in Box Office.. A fab hit..
Worldwide Gross in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam - 135 crores
Worldwide Nett - 113 crores
Worldwide Shares - 82 crores - DirectorPa. RanjithStarsRajinikanthWinston ChaoRadhika ApteA reformed gangster is released from prison and attempts to protect his family from his enemies.To be Updated soon