Top 10 Tamil Overseas Openers of All Time: Superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay Lead With Multiple Films
Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie broke several records for Tamil cinema, and one of them is the biggest overseas opening. The much-hyped blockbuster was in all its glory and powered to a massive $8.75 million (76.75 crores) on its opening day in the international markets, beating the previous record holder, Leo (66.50 crores), starring Thalapathy Vijay.
Here Are The Top 10 Biggest Tamil Openers At The Overseas Box Office
| Rank | Film Title | Day 1 Overseas Collection | Release Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coolie | ₹ 76.75 Cr [$8.75M] | 2025 |
| 2. | Leo | ₹ 66.50 Cr [$8.25M] | 2023 |
| 3. | The GOAT | ₹ 48.00 Cr [$5.73M] | 2024 |
| 4. | Kabali | ₹ 45.00 Cr [$6.60M] | 2016 |
| 5. | Ponniyin Selvan 1 | ₹ 40.80 Cr [$5.20M] | 2022 |
| 6. | Jailer | ₹ 40.00 Cr [$4.88M] | 2023 |
| 7. | Ponniyin Selvan 2 | ₹ 34.00 Cr [$4.15M] | 2023 |
| 8. | Bigil | ₹ 27.00 Cr [$3.80M] | 2019 |
| 9. | Beast | ₹ 25.00 Cr [$3.20M] | 2022 |
| 10. | Vikram | ₹ 24.50 Cr [$3.14M] | 2022 |
The chart highlights how superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay dominate the overseas market, with each featuring multiple times in the top 10 list. Rajinikanth claims the top spot with Coolie, while also holding strong positions with Kabali and Jailer. Meanwhile, Vijay has Leo, The GOAT, Bigil, and Beast among the highest overseas openers.
Historical epics like Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2 and Kamal Haasan's comeback blockbuster Vikram also feature in the top list, showcasing how veteran Tamil cinema legends have consistently expanded their reach worldwide over the past few years.
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