Highest Grossing Tamil Movies - 2023

Leo (₹615 crore)

Starring: Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian, George Maryan, Mathew Thomas

tells the story of an animal rescuer and cafe owner who lives with his family in Theog. A string of unfortunate events puts him in the sight of a dangerous drug cartel, leading to an intense and gripping story that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The movie draws inspiration from the graphic novel "A History of Violence" by Jon Wagner.

Available On: Netflix

Jailer (₹605 crore)

Starring: Rajnikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Jackie Shroff, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, Sunil, Mirnaa Menon, VTV Ganesh, Redin Kingsley

The storyline follows a retired jailer on a quest to track down his son's killers. However, the journey takes an unexpected turn, leading him to a familiar yet darker territory.

Available On: Prime Video

Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 (₹345 crore)

Starring: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban

With a focus on Arulmozhi Varman's (Jayam Ravi) transformation into Rajaraja I, the revered king of the Chola dynasty, the movie begins with an intriguing preamble that explores the relationship between Aaditha Karikalan (Vikram) and Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), as well as the ongoing power struggle over succession for the Chola dynasty.

Available On: Prime Video

Varisu (₹290–310 crore)

Starring: Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Jaya Sudha, Srikanth, Shaam, Sangeetha, Yogi Babu

The storyline centers around the prodigal son of a business tycoon who reluctantly agrees to assume control of the family business. The film explores around whether the son can prove himself as a worthy successor.

Available On: Prime Video

Thunivu (₹190 - 250 crore)

Starring: Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, John Kokken

The film centers on a plot involving a mysterious mastermind, Daredevil, and his team planning a bank heist. However, upon execution, they realize that another enigmatic figure had already taken control of the bank. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that corporate entities have looted people's money.

Available On: Netflix

Vaathi (₹118 crore)

Starring: Dhanush, Samyuktha, Samuthirakani, Tanikella Bharani, Hyper Aadi, P. Sai Kumar, Hareesh Peradi, Aadukalam Naren

Thirupathi, a private school owner, aims to eliminate government schools and attract their students to his institution. However, Balamurugan (Dhanush) a qualified teacher, challenges Thirupathi's plan by teaching government school students to excel in exams. Thirupathi challenges Balamurugan to secure TNPCEE ranks. The story follows whether Balamurugan succeeds or not.

Available On: Netflix

Mark Antony (₹110 crore)

Starring: Vishal, S. J. Suryah, Ritu Varma, Sunil, Selvaraghavan, Abhinaya, Nizhalgal Ravi

The plot revolves around a mechanic named Mar, who is the son of a slain gangster. He comed across a time-travel telephone invented by a scientist named Chiranjeevi and uses it to get in touch with his father Antony. Mark initially believes Antony to be a bad man who killed his mother but learns the truth through his time-travel experience.

Available On: Prime Video

Maaveeran (₹89 crore)

Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Saritha, Mysskin, Yogi Babu, Sunil, Balaji Sakthivel

After experiencing a head injury, Sathya, a quiet newspaper cartoonist, starts hearing a guiding voice that unfolds his life as a grand narrative of heroism. This voice motivates him to challenge Jeyakodi, a corrupt politician.

Available On: Prime Video

Maamannan (₹75 crore)

Starring: Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Lal, Azhagam Perumal, Raveena Ravi

A skilled martial arts instructor who has been estranged from his father since a distressing incident during his childhood. Unexpectedly, life takes a turn, leading him to uncover the truth about his father’s plight and the unjust treatment he endured. This revelation opens his eyes to the reality of his father's situation, and he comes to understand how his father fell victim to injustice.

Available On: Netflix

Por Thozhil (₹50 crore)

Starring: R. Sarathkumar, Ashok Selvan, Nikhila Vimal, Nizhalgal Ravi, Sarath Babu, P. L. Thenappan

The movie revolves around a determined police officer as he teams up with a seasoned law enforcement veteran to hunt down a cunning and elusive serial killer. Amidst a treacherous investigation filled with unexpected twists and turns, they test the limits of their skills and resilience.

Available On: Sony Liv