It has been three decades since Thalapathy Vijay took over the Tamil film industry. The actor has produced several successful films, each setting new box office records. Vijay is definitely one of the most favorite actors who has gained immense popularity not only within Tamil Nadu but across India and other countries.Now, Thalapathi Vijay has taken up full politics after the massive success he achieved in his political career in Tamil Nadu. However, while he is still busy in the political arena, people are excited about his latest film titled ‘Jana Nayagan’, which is directed by H. Vinoth. In anticipation of this film, here’s a look at some of Vijay’s top box office hits in the film industry so far.
‘Leo’ – Vijay’s biggest blockbuster ever
“Leo” is directed by the director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
was 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.
A lot of expectations have been raised about this film due to its association with Lokesh’s cinematic universe.Despite receiving a mixed response from both critics and audiences, “Leo” managed to make history at the global box office. With earnings of around Rs 606.42 crore worldwide, Leo became Vijay’s first film to earn more than Rs 600 crore worldwide.
“Greatest of All Time” – Vijay’s entertaining dual role
‘The Greatest of All Time’, which hits the big screens in 2024, was Vijay’s second most commercially successful film.
With Venkat Prabhu at the helm, Vijay appears in this film in dual roles, combining elements of action, sci-fi and family sentiment. It was released to modest audience response.Despite mediocre audience response, Vijay’s stardom propelled the film to become a huge hit worldwide. ‘The Greatest Of All Time’ has grossed approximately Rs 458.44 crore worldwide, cementing Vijay’s reputation as the biggest money maker among Tamil actors.
“Bigil” – a sports drama with a strong emotional connection
The Atlee-directed film ‘Bigil’ was first released during Diwali in 2019. Vijay appeared in a dual role in this film, which included his role as a football coach who helps the women’s football team.Although the film was well received critically, it was also well received by family audiences. Thanks to its timely release, ‘Bigil’ has raked in a record Rs 310 crore at the box office. ‘Varisu’ and ‘Mersal’ continue Vijay’s dominance at the box office.‘Varisu’, which released during Pongal in 2023, presented the actor with a more peaceful character than before.
The film was directed by Vamshi Paidipally and received mixed response, but performed very well among family crowds. The film has grossed around Rs 299.2 crore worldwide.Atlee’s previous film Mersal was one of Vijay’s biggest hits in 2017. Vijay essayed some of the characters in this film, including a doctor who fought against corruption in the healthcare sector. The film received some good reviews and grossed Rs 253.45 crore worldwide.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data contained in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are completed. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.