(2010) is often cited as a game-changer for the neo-noir genre in Tamil cinema [11, 13]. Horror/Supernatural (2009) and
(2007): Starring , this was the first South Indian film to gross over ₹100 crore worldwide [36]. 2. Top-Rated Films (IMDb High Scores) list of tamil films
The following films have achieved massive commercial success globally, as of early 2026. Film Title Worldwide Gross (Estimated) ₹700–800 crore Jailer ₹605–650 crore Leo ₹595–615 crore Coolie ₹514–675 crore Ponniyin Selvan: I ₹450–500 crore The Greatest of All Time ₹440–460 crore Vikram ₹424–500 crore Ponniyin Selvan: II ₹345 crore Amaran ₹300–335 crore Kabali ₹320+ crore (2010) is often cited as a game-changer for
| Film | Year | Director | Main Cast | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2018 | Ram Kumar | Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul | | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru | 2016 | Karthick Naren | Rahman, Prakash Raghavan | | Thegidi | 2014 | P. Ramesh | Ashok Selvan, Janani Iyer | | Maanagaram | 2017 | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Sundeep Kishan, Regina Cassandra | | Por Thozhil | 2023 | Vignesh Raja | Sarath Kumar, Ashok Selvan | Top-Rated Films (IMDb High Scores) The following films
Recent years have seen Tamil films reaching new heights globally, with massive box office collections.