Highest Earning Films
Top 10 Highest Earning South Indian Films of All Time
South Indian movie industry is a great convergence of artistic excellence with commercial success. Whether it is Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, or Kannada, each South Indian film industry shines in both local and global spheres with unique stories, talented directions, powerful actions, and creative cinematography. The ground-breaking successes of some South Indian films draw film enthusiasts around the world. This article lists the top 10 highest-earning South Indian films to date.
10 South Indian Blockbuster Movies So Far
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Rs. 1,810.59 Crore
The stated total gross earnings of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is equivalent to BDT 2,385.374 crore. This Telugu epic action film, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and co-written with V. Vijayendra Prasad, stars an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, and Ramya Krishna.
Set in medieval India, the film follows the son of Amarendra Baahubali, who returns to seek vengeance for his father's death.
Released on April 28, 2017, the movie was made with an estimated production cost of 250 crore rupees (BDT 329.363 crore).
Baahubali 2 emerged as the top-grossing film in India, dominating both the Tamil and Telugu box offices. Its success extended to winning three National Film Awards, including the prestigious Best Visual Effects category.
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RRR | Rs. 1,316.30 Crore
RRR secures second place in the rankings with an impressive box office revenue corresponding to BDT 1,734.170 crore (Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32). This is another Telugu epic creation under the direction of S. S. Rajamouli and co-written with V. Vijayendra Prasad, featuring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt.
The film revolves around the fictional versions of Indian revolutionaries, Raju and Bheem, and their valiant fight against the British Raj.
The project hit theaters on March 25, 2022, with an expense projection of 550 crore rupees.
RRR set a record as the highest opening-day-grossing South Indian movie by collecting an astounding 213 crore rupees or BDT 293.792 (Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32) on its release day.
Adding to its remarkable journey, the film's song 'Natu Natu' earned an Oscar for Best Original Song, making it the first Indian film to achieve this prestigious milestone.
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KGF: Chapter 2 | Rs. 1,200 to 1,250 Crore
KGF: Chapter 2 has made history in the Kannada film industry with this staggering total income in currency of BDT 1,580.944 to BDT 1,646.816 crore. It's the most expensive film ever produced in Kannada cinema.
This action film was written and helmed by Prashanth Neel, featuring an ensemble cast including Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, and Rao Ramesh.
The period movie unfolds in the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, where Rocky's name strikes fear into his foes, and the government views him as a threat to law and order.With a budget of 100 crore rupees (BDT 131.745 crore set at Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32), KGF: Chapter 2 was theatrically released on April 14, 2022.The film has earned recognition by winning Best Actor and Actress in a Lead Role, and Best Cinematography at the International Film Awards of South India.
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2.0 | Rs. 699.89 Crores
2.0 is a science-fiction film that has made a mark with a total box office collection in currency of BDT 922.072 crore. In the Kollywood industry, it holds the top position.
S. Shankar, director of this film featuring Rajinikanth, co-wrote it with B. Jeyamohan and Madhan Karky. The major co-stars of Rajinikanth were Amy Jackson and Akshay Kumar, who made his Kollywood debut.
The action movie delves into the conflict between humanoid robot Chitti, and Pakshi Rajan, a former ornithologist. Rajan intends to stop the worldwide cell phone use to save his avian friends.
The production cost was estimated at 400 to 600 crore rupees, (BDT 426.981 to 790.472 crore at a rate of Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32). As a result, this cinema is recognized as the most expensive in Tamil Nadu.
2.0 had its theatrical release worldwide on November 30, 2018. It has been honored with a total of 5 awards at the Anand Bikash Cinema Awards, including Best Animation and Visual Effects.
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Jailer | Rs. 600 Crore
Jailer has made a significant impact in the Chennai film industry, with total gross earnings equivalent to 790.472 crore in Bangladeshi currency (Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32). This action comedy film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. He was accompanied by Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, and Tamanna Bhatia.
The story revolves around a retired police officer who seeks to take down an eccentric idol smuggler.
With a budgeted estimate ranging from 200 to 250 crore rupees, (BDT 265.706 crore with an exchange rate of Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32), the movie had its release on August 10, 2023.
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