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Vijay's 2023 Box Office Reign Unchallenged in 2026
11 Nov
Summary
- Thalapathy Vijay's 2023 collection reached 905.63 crore worldwide.
- Suriya's 2026 cumulative collection is 697.6 crore and estimated to reach 827.24 crore.
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 collected 832.2 crore in 27 days.
In 2026, Kollywood stars Suriya and Rajinikanth have delivered impressive box office performances, yet their collections have not managed to surpass the all-time single-year record set by Thalapathy Vijay in 2023. Vijay holds the title of Kollywood's highest-grossing star in a single year, amassing a total of 905.63 crore worldwide from his films 'Varisu' and 'Leo' during 2023.
Suriya made a significant comeback in 2026 with 'Karuppu,' followed by 'Vishwanath & Sons' and the currently running 'Scene.' His cumulative box office earnings for 2026 stand at 697.6 crore. With 'Scene' projected to reach a lifetime collection of 250-300 crore, Suriya's total for the year is expected to be between 777.24 crore and 827.24 crore, which falls short of Vijay's record.
Rajinikanth also had a successful year in 2026 with the industry hit 'Jailer 2.' As of its 27th day, the film had grossed 832.2 crore. While it is heading for a lifetime collection of approximately 840 crore, this figure is not enough to overtake Thalapathy Vijay's 2023 peak. With no other releases planned for Rajinikanth in 2026, Vijay's record collection remains unbeaten.
