It has been three decades since Thalapathy Vijay took the Tamil film industry by storm. The actor has delivered numerous successful movies, each setting new box office records. Vijay is undoubtedly one of the most beloved actors, with a massive fanbase not only in Tamil Nadu but across India and abroad.
Now, Thalapathy Vijay has fully entered politics following the tremendous success of his political career in Tamil Nadu. While he remains busy in the political arena, fans are eagerly awaiting his final film titled 'Jana Nayagan', directed by H. Vinoth. In anticipation of this movie, here is a look at some of Vijay's best box office hits in the film industry so far.
'Leo' – Vijay's Biggest Blockbuster Ever
'Leo', helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj, has been Vijay's biggest commercial success to date. The 2023 release is an action-thriller starring Vijay as Parthiban, a café owner with a dark past. High expectations surrounded this movie due to its connection to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Although it received mixed reactions from both critics and audiences, 'Leo' made history at the global box office. With earnings of around Rs 606.42 crore worldwide, 'Leo' became Vijay's first film to cross the Rs 600 crore mark globally.
'The Greatest Of All Time' – Vijay's Dual Role Entertainer
The movie 'The Greatest of All Time', released in 2024, was Vijay's second most commercially successful film. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, Vijay appeared in dual roles, combining action, sci-fi, and family emotions. Despite mediocre audience responses, Vijay's stardom propelled the movie to great success worldwide. 'The Greatest Of All Time' earned approximately Rs 458.44 crore globally, reinforcing Vijay's reputation as the highest-grossing Tamil actor.
'Bigil' – Sports Drama with a Strong Emotional Connect
'Bigil', directed by Atlee, premiered during Diwali in 2019. Vijay played a dual role, including a football coach helping a women's football team. The film received good critical reception and was well-received by family audiences. Thanks to its timely release during the festive season, 'Bigil' earned around Rs 310 crore at the box office.
'Varisu' and 'Mersal' Continue Vijay's Box Office Dominance
The movie 'Varisu', released during Pongal in 2023, showcased Vijay in a more peaceful character than his previous roles. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film received mixed responses but performed exceptionally well among family crowds, earning about Rs 299.2 crore worldwide. Atlee's earlier directorial 'Mersal', released in 2017, was one of Vijay's biggest hits. Vijay essayed multiple characters, including a doctor fighting corruption in healthcare. The movie earned good reviews and collected 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.
