Dragon

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Here is the Tamil movie Dragon box office collection which is a comedy-drama thriller film. This film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by AGS Entertainment. ## Dragon stars Pradeep Ranganathan, Kayadu Lohar, Anupama Parameswaran, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in key roles. ## Dragon State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 5.5 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 7.6 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 8.6 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 12.55 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 2.2 Cr₹ 10.6 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 14.65 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.28 Cr₹ 4.65 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 6.7 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 3.9 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 5.9 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 3.35 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 6 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 1.02 Cr₹ 3.15 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 4.8 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 5.8 Cr₹ 10.85 Cr₹ 39.75 Cr₹ 1.15 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 58.2 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 3.7 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 5.45 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 6.5 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 9.75 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 1.85 Cr₹ 7 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 10.3 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 3.3 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.58 Cr₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.8 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.68 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.7 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.62 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 2.5 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 3.45 Cr₹ 6.93 Cr₹ 24.45 Cr₹ 1.62 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 36.8 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.4 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.66 Cr₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 4.2 CrDay 17 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 3.4 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.24 Cr₹ 1.05 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.5 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.82 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.2 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 0.74 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 1.49 Cr₹ 2.48 Cr₹ 10.01 Cr₹ 0.69 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 14.8 CrDay 22 [4th Friday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.54 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.85 CrDay 23 [4th Saturday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.05 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.45 CrDay 24 [4th Sunday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 1.12 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.5 CrDay 25 [4th Monday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 CrDay 26 [4th Tuesday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.41 CrDay 27 [4th Wednesday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 CrDay 28 [4th Thursday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.32 CrWeek 4 Gross₹ 0.47 Cr₹ 0.76 Cr₹ 3.6 Cr₹ 0.38 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 5.28 CrTotal₹ 11.21 Cr₹ 21.02 Cr₹ 77.81 Cr₹ 3.84 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 115.08 Cr ## Dragon Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 6.5 Cr [Ta: 5.4 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 10.8 Cr [Ta: 8.9 Cr ; Te: 1.9 Cr] 66.15% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 12.75 Cr [Ta: 10.9 Cr ; Te: 1.85 Cr] 18.06% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 5.8 Cr [Ta: 4.7 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] -54.51% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 5.1 Cr [Ta: 4 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] -12.07% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 5.2 Cr [Ta: 3.7 Cr ; Te: 1.5 Cr] 1.96% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 4.15 Cr [Ta: 3.25 Cr ; Te: 0.9 Cr] -20.19% Week 1 Collection ₹ 50.3 Cr [Ta: 40.85 Cr ; Te: 9.45; Hi: 0] - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 4.7 Cr [Ta: 3.85 Cr ; Te: 0.85 Cr] 13.25% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 8.5 Cr [Ta: 6.85 Cr ; Te: 1.65 Cr] 80.85% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 9 Cr [Ta: 7.35 Cr ; Te: 1.65 Cr] 5.88% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 2.85 Cr [Ta: 2.25 Cr ; Te: 0.6 Cr] -68.33% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 2.4 Cr [Ta: 1.9 Cr ; Te: 0.5 Cr] -15.79% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 2.3 Cr [Ta: 1.8 Cr ; Te: 0.5 Cr] -4.17% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 2.15 Cr [Ta: 1.75 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -6.52% Week 2 Collection ₹ 31.9 Cr [Ta: 25.75 Cr ; Te: 6.15; Hi: 0] -36.58% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 2.05 Cr [Ta: 1.65 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -4.65% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 3.65 Cr [Ta: 3.05 Cr ; Te: 0.6 Cr] 78.05% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 2.95 Cr [Ta: 2.55 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -19.18% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Ta: 1.05 Cr ; Te: 0.25 Cr] -55.93% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 1.05 Cr [Ta: 0.85 Cr ; Te: 0.2 Cr] -19.23% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Ta: 0.75 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] -14.29% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Ta: 0.7 Cr ; Te: 0.2 Cr] -0.00% Week 3 Collection ₹ 12.8 Cr [Ta: 10.6 Cr ; Te: 2.2; Hi: 0] -59.87% Day 22 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.75 Cr [Ta: 0.6 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] -16.67% Day 23 [4th Saturday] ₹ 1.25 Cr [Ta: 1.1 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] 66.67% Day 24 [4th Sunday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Ta: 1.15 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] 4.00% Day 25 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Ta: 0.28 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -73.08% Day 26 [4th Tuesday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Ta: 0.25 Cr ; Te: 0.1 Cr] -0.00% Day 27 [4th Wednesday] ₹ 0.3 Cr [Ta: 0.23 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -14.29% Day 28 [4th Thursday] ₹ 0.27 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -10.00% Week 4 Collection ₹ 4.57 Cr [Ta: 3.81 Cr ; Te: 0.76; Hi: 0] -64.30% Day 29 [5th Friday] ₹ 0.27 Cr [Ta: 0.25 Cr ; Te: 0.02 Cr] 0.00% Day 30 [5th Saturday] ₹ 0.48 Cr [Ta: 0.45 Cr ; Te: 0.03 Cr] 77.78% Day 31 [5th Sunday] ₹ 0.6 Cr [Ta: 0.55 Cr ; Te: 0.05 Cr] 25.00% Day 32 [5th Monday] ₹ 0.21 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] -65.00% Day 33 [5th Tuesday] ₹ 0.21 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] 0.00% Total ₹ 101.34 Cr [Ta: 82.66 Cr ; Te: 18.68 Cr; Hi: 0 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 101.34 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 150.52 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 33 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 117.52 Cr ## Dragon Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Dragon Verdict: Coming Soon ## Dragon Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 21st February 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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The digital reception for the glimpse of Dragon has reached a significant milestone within just one week of its release. Based on the latest YouTube data, the first look has officially surpassed 105 million views across all languages. This achievement places the film in a very exclusive category, making it only the third movie glimpse in the history of Indian cinema to cross the 100 million views mark. A major driver behind this record-breaking trajectory was the video's performance in its initial 24 hours. During its first day, the glimpse recorded 64 million views, setting an all-time record for a first-day debut. The reach in the Hindi-speaking belt has been particularly noteworthy, with the Hindi version alone contributing over 25 million views and nearly 300k likes. This level of engagement suggests a strong pan-India interest that extends well beyond the primary regional markets. Dragon currently sits at the third spot on the all-time list, trailing just behind Peddi and Toxic. With the way views are still coming in, the glimpse is expected to cross the 110 million mark set by Toxic very soon. Once it does, it will officially claim the second position on the historical leaderboard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 3 Most-Viewed Movie Glimpses in Indian CinemaRANKMOVIE TITLELEAD ACTORTOTAL VIEWS#1PeddiAllu Arjun / Nani175 Million+#2ToxicYash110 Million+#3DragonJr. NTR105 Million+ Director Prashanth Neel has been developing this project quietly for years, setting the story in the late 1960s. The plot follows an assassin named Luger, played by Jr. NTR, who operates in the border regions between India, Bhutan, and China. This cross-border conspiracy storyline, paired with Ravi Basrur’s heavy industrial music, has clearly hit the right note with fans looking for a gritty periodic action-thriller. While the film was fast-tracked ahead of other anticipated projects, the extensive pre-production required for its 1960s setting appears to be showing in the visual quality of the glimpse. As the video continues to trend, it solidifies its place among the elite trio of Indian films that have managed to break the 100 million views barrier. The focus now shifts to whether the film can maintain this momentum as it moves toward further promotional releases.

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Hyderabad, May 21 - The much-awaited first look glimpse of Dragon, starring Jr. NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has taken the internet by storm. The high-octane teaser clocked more than 64 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release, making it the most-watched glimpse ever for an Indian film, according to makers. Released on the evening of Jr. NTR's birthday, the 4+ minute-long teaser, which introduces all the major characters of the film, instantly went viral across platforms and generated massive buzz among moviegoers. Social media users praised the glimpse for its gritty visuals, large-scale action blocks, powerful background score, and the intense presentation of Jr. NTR in a never-before-seen avatar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The glimpse introduces audiences to a dark and violent world centred around the character named Luger, played by Jr. NTR. Sporting a rugged look and commanding screen presence, the actor appears in one of the most menacing and intense roles of his career. The teaser's raw treatment and stylised action have once again become the talking point. Prashanth Neel recently opened up about the film and called Dragon the darkest story he has written so far. The filmmaker revealed that he spent nearly three years developing the character and its world, highlighting the scale and ambition behind the project. His comments further increased anticipation surrounding the film, especially among fans of mass-action entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Jr. NTR, the film features a strong supporting cast including Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, Biju Menon, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta, among others, in key roles. The extraordinary response to the glimpse has once again showcased Jr. NTR’s massive popularity across markets and the strong hype surrounding his collaboration with Prashanth Neel. The film is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

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Hyderabad, May 20 - It has already been some years since director Prashanth Neel announced his maiden film with superstar Jr. NTR. The film has been in the making since last year and is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films at the moment. The recently released teaser of the film has taken the buzz to another level while leaving fans wanting more. While the film still has over a year for its release, the maverick director has made some explosive revelations about Jr. NTR's character in the film and the movie's unexpected genre direction. Ever since the title glimpse was unveiled, many assumed Dragon would be a high-scale period action drama in the style of Neel's previous mass entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the director has now clarified that the teaser only represents the "setting" of the film and not its actual thematic core. Speaking about Jr. NTR's role, Prashanth Neel made a shocking statement. "It's a dark character, and the darkest character I have ever written". "It took me three years to write this. I have taken it very seriously. We have cast the most expensive villain in the history of Indian cinema (referring to Luger aka Dragon aka Jr. NTR). That's how we're looking at it. He (NTR) knows the character he is playing, and we did not want to hide the fact", he said. The statement has immediately sparked massive online chatter, especially because Jr. NTR is reportedly not playing a conventional heroic role. Neel's films always have an anti-hero at their core, but Jr. NTR seems to be playing a pure villain role, a completely new territory for the RRR star. Enter INSIDE THE WORLD OF #Dragon as #PrashanthNeel takes you through the madness behind it.▶️ https://t.co/elqqIM9hyU Don’t miss the conversation!Man of Masses @tarak9999 @AnilKapoor @rukminitweets #BijuMenon @ravibasrur @bhuvangowda84 #Venkatachalapathi @peterheinoffl… pic.twitter.com/N78m1BMAfK— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 20, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the biggest surprise came when Prashanth Neel addressed the film's genre and emotional foundation. While audiences expected a brutal period action spectacle, the director hinted at something entirely different. "The Teaser is just a setting... We probably will end up making one of the most patriotic movies ever seen!" Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts and T-Series, Dragon is being made on a massive scale with intense world-building. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Biju Menon, Rukmini Vasanth, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta in key roles alongside Guru Somasundaram, Rajeev Kanakala, Anshuman Pushkar, Prabhas Srinu, Shatru, Shiva, Bhimal Jeet Oberoi, Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom, Aleksandr Mizev, and Benedict Paul Garrett. It is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

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Hyderabad, April 7 - Days after Tovino Thomas confirmed that he is no longer a part of Jr. NTR-fronted Dragon due to continued delay in production, the shoot of the period action drama has been paused again for another reason. The movie has been in production since 2024. Pause driven by dissatisfaction with look According to the latest report by Gulte, Jr. NTR was not fully convinced with his appearance and certain portions already shot, prompting the team to halt production temporarily. The makers are now reworking the look to better match the character's intensity and overall vision of the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This isn't just a minor tweak, it's part of a larger effort to ensure the film delivers a strong visual impact, especially given the expectations from a Prashanth Neel directorial. The movie was to be shot on a major schedule this month, but the schedule is now pushed. Multiple delays continue to affect the film Earlier, the shoot schedules of Dragon were disrupted due to health issues and physical strain on Jr. NTR during intense shoots. Apart from this, there were also reportedly script changes and reshoots, with the team refining the narrative and action blocks. Some already-shot portions were also reportedly scrapped, further pushing timelines. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The multiple delays have also impacted the film's casting. Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, who was on board to play a key role, apparently exited the film, citing that the shooting of the film was taking longer than he had thought. While it was indeed a big project for Tovino, the actor said that he had multiple other commitments to complete, and hence, he left the film. Perfection over pace While such pauses could impact timelines, they also signal a strong creative control and dedication behind the scenes. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to achieve perfection as much as possible and are not willing to rush without achieving it. If executed well, these decisions could ultimately enhance the film's overall impact.

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Hyderabad, February 22 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's maiden collaboration with KGF director Prashanth Neel has been catching eyeballs ever since it was announced. The period action drama is easily among the most-anticipated Pan India films, with trade taking so much interest. Recently, it was reported that Netflix grabbed the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film, tentatively titled Dragon for all languages. Now, according to the latest Telugu media reports, the makers have locked the overseas theatrical deal for a massive sum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As per TrackTollywood, the film has closed a massive deal for North America and the UK combined rights at around 55 crore advance, despite there having been no promotional content released so far. The break even traget in North America is said to be $11 million (~100 crore gross) and $1 million (~9 crore gross) for the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It is said to be one of the biggest theatrical deals, if not the biggest, for an Indian title. There have been very few Indian films which managed to gross $10+ million at the North American box office, and considering that, Dragon has sealed a solid deal well before the release date. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, Dragon also stars Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tovino Thomas in key roles. The film was supposed to be released in April this year, but has now reportedly been pushed to next year due to demanding shooting schedules and extensive post-production work. Stay tuned...

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It's a wrap on 2025, and the Kollywood box office has set new benchmarks with a HUGE cumulative total from its top contenders. The ten highest-grossing films of the year alone have raked in over ₹ 1600 crores worldwide, signaling a massively successful run for the industry. While Coolie led this charge with a historic ₹ 518 Cr, the year also saw a healthy number of films crossing the coveted ₹ 100 crore milestone, including GoodBadUgly, Dragon, Vidaamuyarchi and Dude. From big-ticket action extravaganzas to unique concepts, the audience has given a clear verdict. Here's a deep dive into the top 10 Tamil films that made the biggest impact at the box office in 2025. table td { word-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; } @media (max-width: 480px) { table td:first-child { width: 40% !important; /* give more breathing room */ } } Coolie Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Lead Cast Superstar Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan Worldwide Gross ₹ 518 Cr Verdict Commercial Success Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → When his friend is murdered by a ruthless smuggling syndicate, a former union leader named Deva is forced to confront his violent past and infiltrate the gang to protect his friend's daughter and expose a global human trafficking ring. The story of Coolie's box office is one of two halves. The primary driver for its No. 1 spot was the explosive combination of Rajinikanth's unparalleled star power and Lokesh Kanagaraj's modern filmmaking style, which guaranteed a historic opening weekend. However, the film's biggest hurdle was its own monumental budget. A collection of ₹518 Cr, while huge, was not enough to generate the theatrical profits needed for a clean Hit or Blockbuster tag. In essence, Coolie was a front-loaded success—a commercial win for its producers thanks to pre-release deals, but a theatrical performer that couldn't fully outrun its massive cost. Good Bad Ugly Director Adhik Ravichandran Lead Cast Ajith Kumar, Arjun Das, Trisha Krishnan Worldwide Gross ₹ 248.25 Cr Verdict Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → The plot centers on Ajith Kumar, a retired and notorious gangster known as Red Dragon, who is forced to return to his violent past after his son is wrongfully framed and arrested in Spain. The film's impressive ₹250 Cr worldwide collection stands as a strong testament to Ajith Kumar’s enduring star power. His ability to pull massive audiences ensured the film debuted high on the year-end charts. Powered by solid pre-release buzz and a strong fan following, the movie enjoyed a successful overall run and is regarded as a clear hit. Dragon Director Ashwath Marimuthu Lead Cast Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar Worldwide Gross ₹ 150.52 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → After being branded a failure by his ex-girlfriend, Ragavan uses forged documents to secure a high-paying job. This deception allows him to live a seemingly successful life until his actions lead to a former classmate's misfortune. Overwhelmed by guilt, Ragavan confesses the truth, goes to prison, and upon release, rebuilds his life honestly as a food delivery agent, ultimately finding redemption and true love. While the top two spots on the list are held by industry titans, the story of the year's most profitable and resounding success belongs to Dragon. Collecting over four times its budget, the film is a bonafide Blockbuster. Vidaamuyarchi Director Magizh Thirumeni Lead Cast Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra Worldwide Gross ₹ 135.65 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Vidaamuyarchi is a thriller about a couple, Arjun and Kayal, whose road trip in Azerbaijan to visit Kayal's parents turns terrifying when she is abducted after a car breakdown. The film follows Arjun as he navigates a dangerous journey to rescue his wife, facing deception and a ruthless gang along the way. While Vidaamuyarchi landed in the year's top 5 thanks to Ajith Kumar's massive opening, it was a significant commercial failure. Its colossal budget of over ₹225 Cr dwarfed its final ₹135.65 Cr collection, leading to substantial losses. The film failed to sustain its run beyond the initial fan-fueled weekend, as negative word-of-mouth about a convoluted screenplay halted its momentum. Dude Director Keerthiswaran Lead Cast Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar Worldwide Gross ₹ 113.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Dude is a romantic comedy about cousins Agan and Kural, whose relationship is complicated when Agan confesses his love for Kural, but then an arranged marriage for Kural with someone else throws their lives into chaos. Agan must then decide between his own love for Kural and Kural's happiness. The year 2025 will be remembered for the phenomenal rise of Pradeep Ranganathan, and Dude is the film that cemented his status as the industry's new golden boy. Following the massive success of Dragon, this film proved his box office draw was no fluke. Collecting nearly four times its modest budget, Dude is another resounding Blockbuster, making Pradeep the only actor of the year to deliver two such profitable ventures. Madharaasi Director A. R. Murugadoss Lead Cast Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal Worldwide Gross ₹ 98.48 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → An NIA officer recruits Raghuram, a suicidal man suffering from Fregoli delusion, to infiltrate a gun-smuggling syndicate. The film blends high-octane action with Raghuram's psychological struggle as he is manipulated into stopping a dangerous crime lord. Despite the powerhouse combo of A.R. Murugadoss and Sivakarthikeyan, Madharaasi collapsed under its massive ₹180 Cr budget. Failing to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark, it stands as a major commercial disaster, proving that big names cannot save a project when the costs outweigh the content's appeal. Thug Life Director Mani Ratnam Lead Cast Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan Worldwide Gross ₹ 97.25 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Presumed dead, notorious mafia kingpin Rangaraya Sakthivel returns to confront a violent past involving his brother and his adopted son, Amar. The narrative explores a complex father-son dynamic driven by power, betrayal, and revenge. The highly anticipated reunion of the Nayakan duo, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, turned into a colossal box office disaster. Burdened by an astronomical ₹250 Cr budget, the film failed to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark. Despite a star-studded cast including Simbu and Trisha, the film faced outright rejection from the audience. Idly Kadai Director Dhanush Lead Cast Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey Worldwide Gross ₹ 71.86 Cr Verdict Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Murugan, a third-generation vendor, fights to protect his family's humble legacy, Sivanesan's Idli Kadai, when a corporate gourmet chain opens across the street. It is a battle of tradition and dignity against aggressive commercialism in a small hill town. Dhanush's fourth directorial venture earned strong critical praise for its grounded storytelling and also performed decently at the box office. Despite its steep ₹100 Cr budget, the film’s ₹71.86 Cr gross ensured a respectable run driven by word of mouth. It stands as a well-made film that found its audience and delivered a fair commercial outcome. Retro Director Karthik Subbaraj Lead Cast Suriya, Pooja Hegde Worldwide Gross ₹ 96.97 Cr Verdict Commercial Success Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Set in the 1990s, former enforcer Paari attempts to leave his violent past behind for a peaceful life with his wife. However, when his history catches up to him, he is forced into exile on a remote island, where he eventually embraces his fighting skills to save the locals from a tyrant. Despite the exciting pairing of Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj, Retro underperformed at the box office. With a modest ₹60 Cr budget, the film grossed ₹96.97 Cr, falling just short of the ₹100 Cr milestone. While the controlled budget prevented a financial disaster, the theatrical returns were minimal for investors. Tourist Family Director Abishan Jeevinth Lead Cast Sasikumar, Simran Worldwide Gross ₹ 86.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A Sri Lankan family living illegally in India attempts to build a new life while evading authorities. Their fresh start is threatened when a past connection to a bombing resurfaces, jeopardizing their acceptance in the neighborhood. The Sleeper Hit That Stole the Show - The year's most profitable venture, earning over ₹86 Cr on a meager ₹7 Cr budget. Relying purely on glowing word-of-mouth rather than star power, this grounded drama proved that compelling storytelling and strong performances can triumph over high-budget spectacles.