Top 50 Highest Grossing South Indian Movies of All Time

South Indian cinema, a vibrant tapestry of storytelling, music, and cultural grandeur, has long been a cornerstone of India’s cinematic legacy. From the lush landscapes of Kerala to the bustling streets of Chennai, the film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada have crafted narratives that transcend regional boundaries, captivating audiences with their unique blend of tradition and innovation. Over the decades, South Indian films have evolved from mythological epics and social dramas to technical marvels that rival global blockbusters, all while preserving the essence of their cultural roots. This dynamic evolution has not only redefined storytelling but also cemented South India’s position as a powerhouse of creativity, contributing significantly to the Indian film industry’s global recognition. Today, the highest-grossing films from the region stand as testaments to this journey—celebrating both commercial triumph and the enduring spirit of South Indian heritage.
The box office triumphs of South Indian cinema are more than just financial milestones; they are cultural phenomena that have amplified the region’s artistry to unprecedented heights. These record-breaking films—often adorned with sweeping visuals, soul-stirring music, and narratives steeped in local folklore—have become ambassadors of South India’s rich traditions, introducing the world to its languages, festivals, and ethos. Beyond their commercial success, they have shattered stereotypes, elevated regional talent to national stardom, and pioneered new benchmarks in production quality. As these movies continue to dominate screens across India and beyond, they weave together commerce and culture, proving that storytelling rooted in authenticity can resonate universally. In this article, we explore the cinematic gems that have not only topped revenue charts but also etched themselves into the collective memory of audiences, forging a legacy that transcends borders and generations.
List of Highest Grossing South Indian Movies of All Time (South Indian Box Office Collection Worldwide)
Here is the list of the highest-grossing South Indian films of all time (South India box office collection BOC).
Rank | Title | Year | Industry / Language | Worldwide Collection | Director | Star Cast |
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1 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Telugu | ₹1,810.60 crore | S. S. Rajamouli | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, Subbaraju |
2 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | 2024 | Telugu | ₹1,642–1,800 crore | Sukumar | Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna |
3 | RRR | 2022 | Telugu | ₹1,253–1,387 crore | S. S. Rajamouli | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris |
4 | KGF: Chapter 2 | 2022 | Kannada | ₹1,187–1,300 crore | Prasanth Neel | Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Archana Jois, Achyuth Kumar, Vasishta N. Simha, Rao Ramesh |
5 | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | Telugu | ₹1,042–1,200 crore | Nag Ashwin | Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone |
6 | 2.0 | 2018 | Tamil | ₹666–800 crore | S. Shankar | Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson |
7 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | 2023 | Telugu | ₹618.06–700 crore | Prashanth Neel | Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Easwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Tinnu Anand |
8 | Jailer | 2023 | Tamil | ₹605–650 crore | Nelson Dilipkumar | Rajinikanth, Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa Menon, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil |
9 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Telugu | ₹599.72–650 crore | S. S. Rajamouli | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar |
10 | Leo | 2023 | Tamil | ₹595–620.50 crore | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Trisha |
11 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | Tamil | ₹450–500 crore | Mani Ratnam | Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthik Sivakumar (Karthi), Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala |
12 | The Greatest of All Time | 2024 | Tamil | ₹440–456 crore | Venkat Prabhu | Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Ajmal Ameer, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Abyukta Manikandan |
13 | Vikram | 2022 | Tamil | ₹424–500 crore | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil |
14 | Saaho | 2019 | Telugu | ₹419–439 crore | Sujeeth | Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Arun Vijay, Neil Nitin Mukesh |
15 | Kantara | 2022 | Kannada | ₹400–450 crore | Rishabh Shetty | Rishabh Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar |
16 | Devara: Part 1 | 2024 | Telugu | ₹380–521 crore | Koratala Siva | N. T. Rama Rao Jr, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth Shine, Tom Chacko |
17 | Pushpa: The Rise | 2021 | Telugu | ₹360–373 crore | Sukumar | Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagadeesh Prathap, Bandari, Sunil, Dhananjaya, Ajay Ghosh |
18 | Adipurush | 2023 | Telugu | ₹350–392.70 crore | Om Raut | Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage |
19 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | 2023 | Tamil | ₹345 crore | Mani Ratnam | Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala |
20 | Amaran | 2024 | Tamil | ₹335 crore | Rajkumar Periasamy | Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Rahul Bose, Bhuvan Arora |
21 | Hanu-Man | 2024 | Telugu | ₹301–350 crore | Prasanth Varma | Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore |
22 | Varisu | 2023 | Tamil | ₹290–310 crore | Vamshi Paidipally | Vijay, R. Sarathkumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Rashmika Mandanna |
23 | Bigil | 2019 | Tamil | ₹285–305 crore | Atlee | Vijay, Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Kathir Vivek |
24 | Kabali | 2016 | Tamil | ₹284–305 crore | Pa. Ranjith | Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Winston Chao, Dhansika |
25 | Enthiran | 2010 | Tamil | ₹283–300 crore | S. Shankar | Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa |
26 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Telugu | ₹262–280 crore | Trivikram Srinivas | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Tabu, Jayaram, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma |
27 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | Telugu | ₹260 crore | Anil Ravipudi | Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayashanti, Prakash Raj, Rajendra Prasad |
28 | Sarkar | 2018 | Tamil | ₹253 crore | A. R. Murugadoss | Vijay, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi |
29 | KGF: Chapter 1 | 2018 | Kannada | ₹250 crore | Prashanth Neel | Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha, Ramachandra Raju, Archana Jois, Anant Nag, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash |
30 | Manjummel Boys | 2024 | Malayalam | ₹242 crore | Chidambaram | Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Deepak Parambol, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Reghu |
31 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Telugu | ₹240.6 crore | Surender Reddy | Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu |
32 | Vettaiyan | 2024 | Tamil | ₹240−250 crore | T. J. Gnanavel | Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, Ramesh Thilak |
33 | I | 2015 | Tamil | ₹239 crore | S. Shankar | Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi |
34 | Waltair Veerayya | 2023 | Telugu | ₹236.15 crore | Bobby Kolli | Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa, Bobby Simha, Prakash Raj |
35 | Beast | 2022 | Tamil | ₹227–240 crore | Nelson | Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan |
36 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam ↑ | 2025 | Telugu | ₹225–300 crore | Anil Ravipudi | Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Aishwarya Rajesh |
37 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | Telugu | ₹225 crore | Koratala Siva | Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani |
38 | Master | 2021 | Tamil | ₹220–300 crore | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi |
39 | Mersal | 2017 | Tamil | ₹220–260 crore | Atlee | Vijay, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Sathyaraj |
40 | Vishwaroopam | 2013 | Tamil | ₹220 crore | Kamal Haasan | Kamal Haasan, Shekhar Kapur, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Jaideep Ahlawat |
41 | Petta | 2019 | Tamil | ₹219–240 crore | Karthik Subbaraj | Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, M. Sasikumar |
42 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Telugu | ₹216 crore | Sukumar | Ram Charan, Samantha, Aadhi Pinisetty |
43 | Darbar | 2020 | Tamil | ₹202–250 crore | AR Murugadoss | Rajinikanth, Suniel Shetty, Nayanthara, Nivetha Thomas |
44 | Radhe Shyam | 2022 | Telugu | ₹200–214.04 crore | Radha Krishna Kumar | Prabhas, Pooja Hegde |
45 | Dasavathaaram | 2008 | Tamil | ₹200 crore | K. S. Ravikumar | Kamal Haasan, Asin, Jaya Prada, Mallika Sherawat, K. R. Vijaya |
46 | Srimanthudu | 2015 | Telugu | ₹200 crore | Koratala Siva | Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad |
47 | Maharshi | 2019 | Telugu | ₹200 crore | Vamshi Paidipally | Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, Allari Naresh |
47 | Thunivu | 2023 | Tamil | ₹190–250 crore | H. Vinoth | Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, John Kokken |
48 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Telugu | ₹187 crore | Trivikram Srinivas | Pawan Kalyan, Samantha, Pranitha Subhash |
49 | Viswasam | 2019 | Tamil | ₹185–200 crore | Siva | Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Jagapathi Babu |
50 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | 2022 | Telugu | ₹180–230 crore | Parasuram | Mahesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh, Samuthirakani |
Top 10 Highest-grossing South Indian Movies by Opening Day
Here is the list of the highest-grossing South Indian films by opening day.
Rank | Title | Year | Language | Worldwide Gross |
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1 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | 2024 | Telugu | ₹257–280 crore |
2 | RRR | 2022 | Telugu | ₹223 crore |
3 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Telugu | ₹217 crore |
4 | KGF: Chapter 2 | 2022 | Kannada | ₹165.37 crore |
5 | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | Telugu | ₹161.50–180 crore |
6 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | 2023 | Telugu | ₹145 – 175 crore |
7 | Leo | 2023 | Tamil | ₹144 crore |
8 | Devara: Part 1 | 2024 | Telugu | ₹132 – 146 crore |
9 | Saaho | 2019 | Telugu | ₹116–130 crore |
10 | The Greatest of All Time | 2024 | Tamil | ₹100.50 crore |
Highest-grossing South Indian Movies by Month
Here is the list of the highest-grossing South Indian films by month.
Month | Title | Year | Language | Worldwide Gross |
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January | Hanu-Man | 2024 | Telugu | ₹301–350 crore |
February | Manjummel Boys | 2024 | Malayalam | ₹242 crore |
March | RRR | 2022 | Telugu | ₹1,188–1,387 crore |
April | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Telugu | ₹1,747–2,500 crore |
May | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | 2022 | Telugu | ₹180–230 crore |
June | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | Telugu | ₹1,100–1,200 crore |
July | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Telugu | ₹599.72–650 crore |
August | Jailer | 2023 | Tamil | ₹605–650 crore |
September | Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | Tamil | ₹450–500 crore |
October | Leo | 2023 | Tamil | ₹595–620.50 crore |
November | 2.0 | 2018 | Tamil | ₹666–800 crore |
December | Pushpa 2: The Rule | 2024 | Telugu | ₹1,600–1,800 crore |
Highest-grossing South Indian Movies by Year
Here is the list of the highest-grossing South Indian films by year.
Year | Title | Worldwide Gross | Language |
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2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam ↑ | ₹225 crore | Telugu |
2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹1,600–1,800 crore | Telugu |
2023 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹618.06–700 crore | Telugu |
2022 | RRR | ₹1,188–1,387 crore | Telugu |
2021 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹360–373 crore | Telugu |
2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | ₹262–280 crore | Telugu |
2019 | Saaho | ₹419–434 crore | Telugu |
2018 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | Tamil |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,747–2,500 crore | Telugu |
2016 | Kabali | ₹284–305 crore | Tamil |
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹599.72–650 crore | Telugu |
2014 | Lingaa | ₹154 crore | Tamil |
2013 | Vishwaroopam | ₹220 crore | Tamil |
2012 | Gabbar Singh | ₹150 crore | Telugu |
2011 | Dookudu | ₹100 crore | Telugu |
2010 | Enthiran | ₹283–300 crore | Tamil |
2009 | Magadheera | ₹150 crore | Telugu |
2008 | Dasavathaaram | ₹200 crore | Tamil |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | ₹125–160 crore | Tamil |
2006 | Pokiri | ₹70 crore | Telugu |
2005 | Chandramukhi | ₹65–74 crore | Tamil |
2004 | Ghilli | ₹50 crore | Tamil |
2003 | Okkadu | ₹32–39 crore | Telugu |
2002 | Indra | ₹40–55 crore | Telugu |
2001 | Kushi | ₹24–27 crore | Telugu |
2000 | Nuvve Kavali | ₹24 crore | Telugu |
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