List of highest-grossing Kollywood movies

Popular Tamil films (in reverse chronological order) claim is made that these are the best Tamil films , though many of fans' all-time favorites will be found on this list. However, the non-Indian explorer of Tamil cinema industry will learn a fair bit about Tamil film history and conventions by watching these films. The list is biased towards recent films, but this may be an advantage for some users of the list, as the recent films are more likely to be found in video rental stores. Submissions of notable older films are invited.

2000 Onwards

• 2009 - Ayan, Padikathavan, Yaavarum Nalam, Vennnila Kabadi Kuzhu, Naan Kadavul, Siva Manasula Sakthi
• 2008 - Dasavathaaram, Vaaranam Aayiram, Subramaniapuram, Anjaathey, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Santosh Subramaniam, Saroja, Abiyum Naanum, Jayamkondan, Poi Solla Porom, Poo
• 2007 - Sivaji, Billa, Paruthiveeran, Pokiri, Mozhi, Chennai 600028, Vel, Polladhavan, Naan Avanillai, Unnale Unnale, Katradhu Tamil
• 2006 - Varalaaru - History of God Father, Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu, Imsai Arasan 23-am Pulikesi, Thiruttu Payale, Thimiru, Something Something Unakkum Enakkum, Sithiram Pesuthadi, Em Magan, Pattiyal, E, Pudhupettai,Thiruvilayadal Aarambam
• 2005 - Chandramukhi grossed $15,000,000 at the box office; Anniyan, Ghajini, Thirupachi, Sandakozhi, Sivakasi, Arinthum Ariyamalum, Ram, Ullam Kekkume
• 2004 - Vasool Raja MBBS, Ghilli, Attagasam, Aayitha Ezhathu, Perazhagan, New, Autograph, M.Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi, Manamdhan, Kadhal, 7G Rainbow Colony
• 2003 - Saamy, Kaaka Kaaka, Kadhal Kondein, Dhool, Thirumalai, Jayam, Thiruda Thirudi, Anbe Sivam, Iyarkai and Pithamagan
• 2002 - Ramana, Villan, Panjathanthiram, Gemini, Run, Mounam Pesiyadhe, Azhagi, Roja Koottam, Kannathil Muthammittal
• 2001 - Friends, Dheena, Dhill, Nandha, Minnale, Anandham
• 2000 - Vanathai Pola, Kushi, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Thenali, Alaipayudhe, Parthen Rasithen

1990s

• 1999 - Padayappa grossed $9,268,000 at the box office.
• 1998 - Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
• 1997 - Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
• 1996 - Kadhal Kottai
• 1995 - Baadsha grossed $7,397,000 at the box office.
• 1994 - Naataamai
• 1993 - Kizhakku Cheemayile
• 1992 - Roja
• 1991 - Chinna Thambi
• 1990 - Michael Madhana Kamarajan

1980s

• 1989 - Aboorva Sagodharargal grossed $5,484,000 at the box office.
• 1988 - Agni Natchathiram
• 1987 - Nayagan
• 1986 - Mouna Raagam
• 1985 - Sindhu Bairavi
• 1984 - Vidhi
• 1983 - Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey grossed $3,536,000 at the box office.
• 1982 - Payanangal Mudivadhillai
• 1981 - Kilinjalgal
• 1980 - Oru Thalai Raagam

1970s

• 1979 - Thirisoolam grossed $2,563,000 at the box office.
• 1978 - Kizhakkey Pogum Rayil
• 1977 - Aattukara Alamelu
• 1976 - Annakkili
• 1975 -
• 1974 - Thanga Padhakkam
• 1973 - Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban
• 1972 - Vasantha Maaligai grossed $1,238,000 at the box office.
• 1971 - Aadhi Paraasakthi
• 1970 - Maattukkaara Velan

1960s

• 1969 - Adimai Pen grossed $984,000 at the box office.
• 1968 - Kudiyiruntha Kovil
• 1967 - Naan
• 1966 - Anbe Vaa
• 1965 - Thiruvilaiyaadal
• 1964 - Padakotti grossed $663,000 at the box office.
• 1963 -
• 1962 - Periya Idathu Pen
• 1961 - Paasamalar
• 1960 - Mannathi Mannan

1950s

• 1959 - Baagappirivinai
• 1958 - Nadodi Mannan grossed $467,000 at the box office.
• 1957 - Chakravarthi Thirumagal
• 1956 - Alibabavum Narbathu Thirudarkalum was the first Tamil film in colour.
• 1955 - Kul-E-Bagavali
• 1954 - Malai Kallan released in 5 languages grossing $380,000 at the box office.
• 1953 - En Thangai'
• 1952 - Parasakthi
• 1951 - Manthirikumaari
• 1950 - Marutha Nattu Ilavarasi

1940s

• 1949 -
• 1948 - Chandralekha, with her overambitious outlay, became the biggest flop ever.
• 1947 - Raja Kumari
• 1946 -
• 1945 -
• 1944 - Haridas grossed $219,000 at the box office. The film established M. K. Thyagaraja Bagavathar as a superstar.
• 1943 -
• 1942 -
• 1941 -
• 1940 - Utthamaputhiran cast the superstar P.U. Chinnappa in a dual role and grossed a record $101,000 at the box office.

1930s

• 1939 -
• 1938 -
• 1937 - Navayuvan was the first Tamil film shot overseas.
• 1936 -
• 1935 -
• 1934 - Shri Krishna Leela had 62 song sequences - the highest ever for Tamil film.
• 1933 -
• 1932 -
• 1931 - Kalidas was the first full-length motion picture.
• 1930 -

See also

• Actors in Tamil films
• Filmfare Awards South
• List of Tamil-language films, complete list of movies in Tamil
• Category:Tamil actors
• Category:Tamil-language films
• Tamil Movie News Updates