Following this, the floodgates opened:
This landmark achievement didn't just break records; it fundamentally changed the scale of the Tamil film industry (Kollywood) and the entire South Indian film market.
While many films grossed ₹100 crore worldwide, Rajinikanth's Jailer (2023) became the first film to earn a ₹100 crore share specifically within the state of Tamil Nadu alone. Industry Impact Kollywood 100 Crore Club - IMDb first tamil movie to cross 100 crore
Released on Diwali day, November 9, 2017, "Mersal" became a massive commercial success, not only in Tamil Nadu but also across India. The movie's worldwide box office collection was approximately ₹ 217 crore (US$31 million), making it the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time upon its release.
The first Tamil movie to cross at the box office was "Enthiran" (2010) , also known as Robot in Hindi. The marketing surrounding Sivaji was unprecedented
It is easy to see why many credit Sivaji: The Boss (2007) as the first. The marketing surrounding Sivaji was unprecedented. It was the first Tamil film to enter the UK Top 10 box office charts in its opening weekend.
Before identifying the winner, it is essential to address the confusion often caused by inflation and the difference between "net" and "gross" collections. "Mersal" became a massive commercial success
The 100 crore mark is no longer the final peak for Kollywood. The industry has consistently pushed boundaries with even larger milestones: