Highest Grossing South Indian Films
by Samrudh_David | created - 24 Jun 2016 | updated - 1 week ago | PublicThe South Indian films which grossed a minimum of 200 crore worldwide are listed here.
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1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Not Rated | 167 min | Action, Drama
Amarendra Baahubali, the heir apparent to the throne of Mahishmati, finds his life and relationships endangered as his adoptive brother Bhallaladeva conspires to claim the throne.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 114,290 | Gross: $20.19M
Worldwide Gross : 1742.3cr (Share : 806.3cr)
2. RRR (2022)
Not Rated | 187 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fearless warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a steely cop serving British forces in this epic saga set in pre-independent India.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt
Votes: 167,268 | Gross: $14.50M
Worldwide Gross : 1250.9cr (Share : 607.2cr)
3. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky's name strikes fear into his foes, while the government sees him as a threat to law and order. Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy.
Director: Prashanth Neel | Stars: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty
Votes: 150,113 | Gross: $6.60M
Worldwide Gross : 1175.4cr (Share : 544.6cr)
4. 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: 27,075 | Gross: $5.57M
Worldwide Gross : 660.3cr (Share : 298.3cr)
5. 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: 58,718
Worldwide Gross : 615.5cr (Share : 287.9cr)
6. Salaar (2023)
Not Rated | 175 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The fate of a violently contested kingdom hangs on the fraught bond between two friends-turned-foes in this saga of power, bloodshed and betrayal.
Director: Prashanth Neel | Stars: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 63,701
Worldwide Gross : 608.3cr (Share : 303.5cr)
7. Jailer (I) (2023)
Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A retired jailer goes on a manhunt to find his son's killers. But the road leads him to a familiar, albeit a bit darker place. Can he emerge from this complex situation successfully?
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 34,692
Worldwide Gross : 607.3cr (Share : 290.1cr)
8. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Drama
A 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.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 136,893 | Gross: $6.74M
Worldwide Gross : 572.1cr (Share : 286.9cr)
9. 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: 36,382
Worldwide Gross : 498.5cr (Share : 222.9cr)
10. Vikram (2022)
Not Rated | 175 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A special investigator discovers a case of serial killings is not what it seems to be, and leading down this path is only going to end in a war between everyone involved.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Narain
Votes: 74,304
Worldwide Gross : 423.8cr (Share : 195.8cr)
11. Saaho (2019)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Thriller
In a fictional megalopolis, a stunning underworld theft triggers a fierce power struggle among the gangsters, with an enigmatic cop on their trail.
Director: Sujeeth | Stars: Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Neil Nitin Mukesh
Votes: 23,290 | Gross: $5,500.00M
Worldwide Gross : 413.9cr (Share : 209.7cr)
12. Kantara (2022)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When greed paves the way for betrayal, scheming and murder, a young tribal reluctantly dons the traditions of his ancestors to seek justice.
Director: Rishab Shetty | Stars: Rishab Shetty, Kishore Kumar G., Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda
Votes: 102,813
Worldwide Gross : 393.3cr (Share : 189.8cr)
13. Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A labourer rises through the ranks of a red sandal smuggling syndicate, making some powerful enemies in the process.
Director: Sukumar | Stars: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
Votes: 87,501
Worldwide Gross : 360.8cr (Share : 177.3cr)
14. Adipurush (2023)
179 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A modern adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana which follows the exiled prince Raghav's journey to rescue his wife Janaki from the raakshash king Lankesh.
Director: Om Raut | Stars: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Devdutta Nage
Votes: 132,769
Worldwide Gross : 353.3cr (Share : 169.8cr)
15. Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)
Not Rated | 164 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Arulmozhi Varman continues on his journey to become Rajaraja I, the greatest ruler of the historic Chola empire of south India.
Directors: Mani Ratnam, Sruti Harihara Subramanian | Stars: Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Votes: 18,093
Worldwide Gross : 343.5cr (Share : 164.8cr)
16. 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: 24,231
Worldwide Gross : 300.8cr (Share : 153.6cr)
17. Hanu Man (2024)
158 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
An imaginary place called Anjanadri where the protagonist gets the powers of Hanuman and fights for Anjanadri.
Director: Prasanth Varma | Stars: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai
Votes: 22,963
Worldwide Gross : 295.8cr (Share : 146.8cr)
18. 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: 14,186
Worldwide Gross : 294.2cr (Share : 154.1cr)
19. Varisu (2023)
Not Rated | 169 min | Action, Drama
Vijay Rajendran is a happy to-go lucky man. Things change when his father becomes terminally ill, and he is left to manage his business empire.
Director: Vamshi Paidipally | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Shaam, Prabhu
Votes: 38,181
Worldwide Gross : 292.8cr (Share : 148.9cr)
20. 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: 30,027 | Gross: $4.37M
Worldwide Gross : 290.9cr (Share : 157.5cr)
21. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
Not Rated | 163 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
After growing up enduring criticism from his father, a young man finds his world shaken upon learning he was switched at birth with a millionaire's son.
Director: Trivikram Srinivas | Stars: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Tabu, Jayaram
Votes: 23,488
Worldwide Gross : 252.1cr (Share : 148.9cr)
22. Sarkar (2018)
Not Rated | 163 min | Action, Drama
An NRI businessman learns his vote has been cast by someone else and decides to investigate the matter, eventually finding himself pitted against two corrupt politicians.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Joseph Vijay, A.R. Murugadoss, Yogi Babu, Keerthy Suresh
Votes: 21,798
Worldwide Gross : 249.3cr (Share : 126.1cr)
23. 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: 38,019
Worldwide Gross : 246.9cr (Share : 124.6cr)
24. 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: 83,303
Worldwide Gross : 245.3cr (Share : 127.1cr)
25. Manjummel Boys (2024)
135 min | Adventure, Thriller
A group of friends get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back.
Director: Chidambaram | Stars: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi
Votes: 7,072
Worldwide Gross : 238.8cr (Share : 108.3cr)
26. 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: 23,330
Worldwide Gross : 234.3cr (Share : 117.1cr)
27. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
Not Rated | 167 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A historical action epic inspired by the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, who revolted against the atrocities of East India Company 10 years before the Sepoy Mutiny.
Director: Surender Reddy | Stars: Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi
Votes: 8,603
Worldwide Gross : 231.5cr (Share : 133.8cr)
28. Beast (II) (2022)
Not Rated | 155 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A jaded former intelligence agent is pulled back into action when an attack at a mall creates a tense hostage situation.
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar | Stars: Joseph Vijay, Pooja Hegde, K. Selvaraghavan, Shine Tom Chacko
Votes: 36,341
Worldwide Gross : 224.4cr (Share : 115.3cr)
29. Petta (2019)
Not Rated | 171 min | Action, Drama
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realize that it is they who should fear him.
Director: Karthik Subbaraj | Stars: Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, M. Sasikumar
Votes: 11,917
Worldwide Gross : 216.1cr (Share : 110.9cr)
30. Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
Not Rated | 169 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
An army major sent to Kurnool to give company to his injured colleague's family ends up locking horns with a corrupt minister who is targeting the family.
Director: Anil Ravipudi | Stars: Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayshanti, Rajendra Prasad
Votes: 8,899
Worldwide Gross : 214.8cr (Share : 127.3cr)
31. Waltair Veerayya (2023)
Not Rated | 155 min | Action, Drama
A fisherman who engages in smuggling accepts a request from a disheveled police officer in order to use it to his personal advantage
Director: K.S. Ravindra | Stars: Shruti Haasan, Ravi Teja, Chiranjeevi, Urvashi Rautela
Votes: 7,603
Worldwide Gross : 210.2cr (Share : 121.7cr)
32. Rangasthalam 1985 (2018)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Drama
Chitti Babu begins to suspect his elder brother's life is in danger after they team up to lock horns with their village president and overthrow his unlawful 30 year old regime.
Director: Sukumar | Stars: Ram Charan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Aadhi, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 27,783 | Gross: $3.51M
Worldwide Gross : 206.6cr (Share : 121.5cr)
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