All-Time
Record
Tamil
Grossers
In
Kerala
Since
1996:
Over
the
years,
the
Tamil
film
industry
has
left
an
indelible
mark
on
Kerala's
cinematic
landscape,
with
several
blockbusters
achieving
remarkable
success.
From
1996
to
the
present
day,
these
films
have
not
only
entertained
but
also
set
new
records
for
box
office
collections.
Here's
a
look
at
the
iconic
Tamil
films
that
have
ruled
the
Kerala
box
office:
Indian
(1996):
This
Kamal
Haasan-starrer
is
one
of
the
movies
that
kickstarted
the
trend
of
Tamil
films
making
waves
in
Kerala.
Ghilli
(2004):
Vijay's
action-packed
performance
captured
the
hearts
of
Malayalam
audiences,
solidifying
his
place
in
Kerala's
film
industry.
Anniyan
(2005):
Vikram's
versatile
acting
prowess
struck
a
chord
with
Kerala
moviegoers,
making
this
psychological
thriller
a
massive
hit.
Pokkiri
(2007):
Vijay's
dynamic
screen
presence
in
this
action
entertainer
established
him
as
a
favourite
across
Kerala.
Sivaji
(2007):
Rajinikanth's
charisma
transcended
boundaries
as
his
role
in
this
film
shattered
box
office
records.
Enthiran
(2010):
The
Rajinikanth-Aishwarya
Rai
starrer,
directed
by
Shankar,
redefined
sci-fi
entertainment
in
Kerala.
I
Movie
(2015):
Vikram's
gripping
performance
in
this
romantic
thriller
earned
him
a
dedicated
following
in
Kerala.
Bigil
(2019):
Vijay's
portrayal
of
a
football
coach
struck
a
chord,
propelling
this
sports
drama
to
new
heights
in
the
state.
Vikram
(2022):
Kamal
Haasan's
compelling
performance
further
cemented
his
legacy
in
Kerala's
cinematic
history.
Jailer
(2023):
The
Rajinikanth-led
venture
directed
by
Nelson
Dilipkumar
has
taken
Kerala
by
storm,
raking
in
an
impressive
₹40.35
crores
within
just
9
days,
redefining
success
yet
again.
Interestingly,
the
influence
of
these
films
is
not
confined
to
their
lead
actors
alone.
Director
Shankar's
visionary
storytelling
has
contributed
significantly,
with
five
of
his
movies
making
it
to
the
list.
With
stars
like
Rajinikanth,
Vijay,
Kamal
Haasan,
and
Vikram
gracing
this
roster,
it's
evident
that
Tamil
cinema
continues
to
captivate
Kerala's
audience,
transcending
time
and
language
barriers.
Contributions:
Rajinikanth:
3
films
Vijay:
3
films
Kamal
Haasan:
2
films
Vikram:
2
films
Director:
Shankar:
5
films
(Indian,
Anniyan,
Sivaji,
Enthiran,
I
Movie)