Kamal Ghorui
It has been three decades now since Thalapathy Vijay took over the Tamil film industry. The actor has produced several successful movies, each one setting new records at the box office. Vijay is definitely one of the most favorite actors, having gained massive popularity not only within Tamil Nadu but across India and other countries.Now, Thalapathy Vijay has taken up full-fledged politics after the tremendous success of his political career in Tamil Nadu. However, while he remains busy in the political arena, people are excited about his last film titled ‘Jana Nayagan,’ which H. Vinoth directed. In anticipation of this movie, here is a look at some of Vijay’s best box office hits in the film industry till now.
‘Leo’ – Vijay’s biggest blockbuster ever
‘Leo,’ helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj, has been Vijay’s biggest commercial success to date. The 2023 release, ‘Leo,’ is an action-thriller starring Vijay as Parthiban, a café owner with a dark past. Many expectations were raised about this movie because of its connection to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.Though receiving mixed reactions from both critics and audiences, ‘Leo’ managed to make history at the global box office. With an earning of around Rs 606.42 crore internationally, Leo has become the first Vijay movie to earn over Rs 600 crore worldwide.
‘The Greatest Of All Time’ – Vijay’s dual role entertainer
The movie ‘The Greatest of All Time,’ which hit the big screens in 2024, was the second most commercially successful for Vijay. With Venkat Prabhu at the helm, Vijay appeared in this film in double roles, combining elements of action, sci-fi, and familial emotionality. It was released amid mediocre responses from the audience.Despite modest audience reactions, Vijay’s stardom propelled the movie to great success across the globe. ‘The Greatest Of All Time’ earned approximately Rs 458.44 crore worldwide, reinforcing Vijay’s reputation as the biggest moneymaker among Tamil actors.
‘Bigil’ – Sports drama with a strong emotional connect
‘Bigil,’ a film directed by Atlee, premiered during Diwali in 2019. Vijay appeared in a double role in this movie, which included his role as a football coach helping out a women’s football team.While the film had a good critical reception, it was also well-received by the family audience. Thanks to its timely release, ‘Bigil’ made a record of almost Rs 310 crores at the box office.’Varisu’ and ‘Mersal’ continue Vijay’s box office dominanceThe movie ‘Varisu,’ released during Pongal in 2023, presented the actor with a more peaceful character than before. The movie was directed by Vamshi Paidipally and received a mixed response, but performed very well among family crowds. The movie earned about Rs 299.2 crore worldwide.Atlee’s previous directorial ‘Mersal’ was one of the biggest hits for Vijay back in 2017. Vijay essayed a few characters in this movie, including a doctor who fought against corruption in the healthcare sector. The movie earned some good reviews and raked up Rs 253.45 crore worldwide.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
