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South Indian Cinema's 2023 Triumph: Record Collections And Malayalam Film Milestones
South Indian Cinema's Triumph In 2023: The year 2023 marks a pivotal resurgence for Indian cinema post-COVID, notably spotlighting South Indian films that have shattered language barriers, embracing a 'Pan Indian Reach.'
South Indian Films' Box Office Dominance
Amidst this transformation, the Tamil film industry emerges victorious in the global box office arena. Leading the charge is the Lokesh Kanagaraj-Vijay spectacle 'Leo,' setting a new milestone with an estimated global gross collection of ₹620.50 crores. Following close behind is Rajinikanth's 'Jailer,' helmed by Nelson Dilip Kumar, securing a substantial global gross of ₹550 crores, prominently featuring Malayalam stars in pivotal roles.
The Telugu epic 'Adipurush,' shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, claims the third spot with an estimated worldwide gross ranging between ₹353 and 450 crores. The list further unfolds with Tamil cinema's Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' and Vijay's 'Varisu' by Vamshi Paidipally, claiming the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Notably, Malayalam actors played crucial roles in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II,' contributing to its estimated ₹350 crore collection, while 'Varisu' amassed an estimated ₹290-310 crores globally.
Chiranjeevi's Telugu movie 'Waltair Veerayya' secures the sixth spot, amassing ₹236.15 crores, while Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu' claims the seventh position, earning an estimated ₹190-230 crores. Delving deeper into South Indian cinema's dominance, the eighth spot is captured by the Malayalam film '2018,' directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, chronicling Kerala's survival through the devastating flood, earning an estimated ₹177 crores.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Veera Simha Reddy' and Nani's 'Dasara' clinch the ninth and tenth positions, respectively, accumulating estimated collections of ₹134 crores and ₹117.15 crores. These figures reflect the enduring power and global appeal of South Indian cinema, showcasing a diverse range of stories that resonate across linguistic boundaries.
