From blockbusters like ‘Amaran’ to underperformers like ‘Indian 2,’ 2024 saw a mix of hits and misses in Tamil cinema with stunning performances and massive budgets. (Compiled by Aaliya Farzeen Ashraf)
Starring Vijay and directed by Venkat Prabhu, this action thriller grossed Rs 460.3 crore worldwide on a Rs 350 crore budget, earning a hit verdict.
Sivakarthikeyan’s action war film, based on the real-life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, grossed Rs 330.2 crore globally on a Rs 100 crore budget, making it a blockbuster.
The Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and Fahadh Faasil action drama film earned Rs 255.8 crore worldwide but was declared a flop due to its Rs 200 crore budget.
Vijay Sethupathi’s revenge drama grossed Rs 170.4 crore globally on a modest ₹30 crore budget, emerging as a blockbuster.
Dhanush’s neo-noir action drama earned Rs 156.1 crore worldwide on a Rs 70 crore budget and was declared a blockbuster.
Kamal Haasan’s vigilante action sequel grossed Rs 150.9 crore worldwide but failed commercially, with a massive Rs 250 crore budget.
Suriya’s fantasy epic grossed only Rs 105.1 crore worldwide, falling short of its Rs 300 crore budget and earning a disaster verdict.
Sundar C’s horror-comedy grossed Rs 100.8 crore globally on a ₹30 crore budget, making it a blockbuster.
Sivakarthikeyan’s sci-fi film earned Rs 81.4 crore worldwide on a Rs 70 crore budget, receiving an above-average verdict.
Dhanush’s action adventure film grossed Rs 78.2 crore worldwide on a Rs 55 crore budget, achieving a hit status.