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Ajith Kumar is set to begin work on his 64th feature film, tentatively titled AK 64, which brings a new production dynamic to the actor's career. The project is gaining attention for its star power and the specific involvement of his family in the production process. As the film enters extensive pre-production, the primary focus is on setting up a mass commercial entertainer that reunites a successful director-actor duo. One of the most discussed aspects of AK 64 is the official involvement of Shalini Ajith Kumar. It has been reported that she will be producing the film under the home banner, and her name is set to appear prominently on both the posters and the title cards. Beyond just being a presenter, industry sources suggest that Shalini is actively overseeing the project's finances, production operations, and overall progress. This hands-on approach from the family has added an extra layer of excitement for the fans and the trade alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the creative side, the film sees Ajith Kumar reuniting with director Adhik Ravichandran. This collaboration comes right after their work on Good Bad Ugly, marking a rare instance of the actor working with the same director for two consecutive projects. The film is being designed as a mass commercial family entertainer, a genre that has traditionally worked very well for Ajith. Adhik is currently in the middle of extensive pre-production, with the team having already initiated the casting process and location scouting to ensure a smooth transition into filming. Anirudh Ravichander is set to compose the music for AK 64, marking another collaboration in a busy period for the actor and composer. This project follows their work on two other major Tamil films, including the 2025 action thriller Vidaamuyarchi and the action comedy Good Bad Ugly. By bringing Anirudh on board for this third project, the team is maintaining a consistent musical partnership that has defined Ajith Kumar's most recent filmography. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the official title and more specific cast details are yet to be revealed, the current progress indicates that the team is leaving no stone unturned in the planning phase. The combination of a family-backed production, a director who understands Ajith's mass appeal, and a top-tier music composer makes AK 64 one of the most anticipated Tamil films in the coming year.

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Chennai, May 23 - Tamil superstar Suriya has scripted a historic box office milestone with Karuppu as the fantasy action drama has crossed the massive 100 crore gross mark in Tamil Nadu alone. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film is continuing its sensational theatrical run and has emerged as the biggest blockbuster of Suriya's career. Released on May 14, Karuppu opened to strong word-of-mouth among the mass audience and family viewers, which helped the film maintain extraordinary momentum through weekdays as well. On its second Saturday (9th day), the film topped 100 crores gross in the state, becoming the first film of Suriya to achieve the feat. It's 9 days Tamil Nadu gross stands at an estimated 102 crores. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, the movie has also become the first Tamil film this year to cross the 100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu. Karuppu crossed the 200 crore gross milestone worldwide within just eight days of release, becoming the first Tamil film of 2026 to achieve the feat. After 9 days, the total worldwide gross of the movie stands at around 217+ crores. In India, Karuppu has minted around 155 crores gross, marching towards the 200 crores milestone. The overseas markets have also contributed heavily to the film's blockbuster total, with 9 days' estimated gross around 62+ crores. But today's story is all about the film topping 100 crores gross in the home state, putting him in the league of superstars. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the history of Tamil cinema, only superstar Rajinikanth, along with Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Sivakarthikeyan, have managed to score 100 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. Chiyaan Vikram and Karthi also have 100 crore grossers in the form of legendary Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2. With Karuppu now joining the elite club, 24 films so far have managed to enter the 100 crores club in the Southern state, with Suriya starrer being the 24th title to do so. Thalapathy Vijay has the highest number of films in the club with 8 titles, followed by Rajiniakanth with five films, and Ajith Kumar has four films. Starring Suriya alongside Trisha Krishnan, the film blends mythology, fantasy, and mass action elements, which have resonated strongly with audiences across Tamil Nadu and other regions. Directed by RJ Balaji, the movie has received praise for its scale, emotional depth, and powerful theatrical moments. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Actors With 100 Crore Films In Tamil Nadu (Lead Role) S. No. Actor No. Of 100 Crore Films 1 Vijay 8 2 Rajinikanth 5 3 Ajith Kumar 4 4 Vikram / Karthi / Jayam Ravi 2 5 Kamal Haasan 1 6 Sivakarthikeyan 1 7 Prabhas 1 8 Yash 1 9 Suriya 1

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Chennai, May 20 - Director RJ Balaji's Karuppu is marching on its way to the 100 crores club at the Tamil Nadu box office after extending the double-digit streak to its first Tuesday. The movie has been on a roll since its release in May 15, and after the excellent weekend, it continues its solid performance in the weekdays with minimal drops. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Starring superstar Suriya, Karuppu opened to 11.25 crores gross in Tamil Nadu, followed by massive growth over Saturday and Sunday to end the opening weekend at 48.50 crores gross in the state. Since the word of mouth has been super positive, the trade was anticipating a regular drop on Monday, but the film stunned by scoring bigger than the opening day collection in Tamil Nadu with around 11.30 crores. On Tuesday, the action drama managed to stay in the double-digit club with approximately 10 crores gross, helping its total Tamil Nadu gross to reach around 70 crores in 5 days. It is now certain to enter the 100 crores club in the state, and it is expected to achieve this feat in the second weekend itself, to become the first film of Suriya to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Karuppu Day-Wise Gross Collection In Tamil Nadu Day 1 - 11.25 Cr Approx. Day 2 - 17.00 Cr Approx. Day 3 - 20.25 Cr Approx. Day 4 - 11.30 Cr Approx. Day 5 - 10.00 Cr Approx. In the history of Tamil cinema, only superstar Rajinikanth, along with Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Sivakarthikeyan, have managed to score 100 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. Chiyaan Vikram and Karthi also have 100 crore grossers in the form of legendary Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2. It has been a long wait for Suriya, who once dominated the box office in the 2010s, to have a film in the prestigious club. As of now, 23 films have managed to enter the 100 crores club in the Southern state, and Karuppu will be the 24th title to do so. Thalapathy Vijay has the highest number of films in the club with 8 titles, followed by Rajiniakanth with five films, and Ajith Kumar has four films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Actors With 100 Crore Films In Tamil Nadu (Lead Role) S. No. Actor No. Of 100 Crore Films 1 Vijay 8 2 Rajinikanth 5 3 Ajith Kumar 4 4 Vikram / Karthi / Jayam Ravi 2 5 Kamal Haasan 1 6 Sivakarthikeyan 1 7 Prabhas 1 8 Yash 1

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Chennai, May 9 - The Tamil film industry is probably changing forever with Thalapathy Vijay, arguably the biggest crowd puller in modern Tamil cinema, set to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Vijay winning the Assembly Elections is not just a political earthquake — it could also become a massive turning point for the Tamil Nadu box office ecosystem. With the actor-turned-politician now set to take charge as the Chief Minister after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam crossed the majority mark with alliance support, the industry is entering completely uncharted territory. For nearly two decades, Vijay has been one of the biggest driving forces of the Tamil Nadu theatrical market. His films consistently generated record openings, massive festival revenues, and unmatched fan-driven theatrical celebrations. From single screens to multiplex chains, exhibitors heavily depended on a Vijay release to revive business during weak phases. His absence from full-time cinema after entering politics leaves a huge vacuum that may not be easy to fill immediately. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Tamil Nadu box office has historically revolved around superstar-led event films, and Vijay was arguably the strongest theatrical force in the 21st century. His transition from actor to full-time politician means distributors, exhibitors, and producers could now lose the safest commercial bet in the state. Trade circles are already discussing how the industry will adapt without annual Vijay blockbusters dominating Pongal, Diwali, or summer windows. Superstar Rajinikanth is still active in cinema and continues to command a massive fan following and theatrical pull. However, the age factor is becoming increasingly significant, and the industry cannot realistically expect him to consistently headline multiple large-scale commercial entertainers every year for a long period. While Rajinikanth remains a gigantic force, Tamil cinema also needs younger stars to consistently deliver blockbuster numbers to maintain market stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Thala Ajith Kumar is another big crowd puller, but he does films every two years, which is not helping the industry to continue to flow. Kamal Haasan is another legendary name carrying Tamil cinema globally, but his films have not matched the box office dominance that Vijay and Rajinikanth films traditionally achieved in Tamil Nadu. Though Kamal continues to experiment with ambitious subjects and large-scale productions, the theatrical consistency seen with peak Vijay releases has largely been missing. The bigger concern for the Tamil industry is the lack of dependable next-generation box office giants. Actors like Suriya, Sivakarthikeyan, Dhanush, Karthi, and others certainly have strong fan bases and respectable market value, but most of them have struggled to consistently deliver 100 crore grossers in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets. Some films open well, while others collapse quickly, creating instability for distributors and exhibitors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This inconsistency has slowly created a serious crisis within the Tamil film industry. Rising production costs, increasing actor remunerations, weak theatrical recoveries, and inconsistent success of mid-budget films have already put pressure on producers. Vijay's possible permanent exit from cinema could further intensify that situation because his films were among the few guaranteed theatrical events capable of generating massive advances and recovery across all distribution territories. However, Vijay's political success could indirectly help the industry in another way. A film star becoming Chief Minister may strengthen cinema's influence within Tamil Nadu's cultural and policy ecosystem. Issues related to ticket pricing, theatre taxation, piracy, and industry regulations may receive greater attention under a leadership that deeply understands the business side of cinema. Still, from a pure box office perspective, Vijay's electoral victory is undeniably a huge jolt for Tamil cinema. The industry is now entering an uncertain transition phase where the absence of a consistent mega-blockbuster star could expose deeper structural weaknesses within the Tamil theatrical market. Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, after going through multiple release delays, is set to release later this month.

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The Kollywood box office is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon as digitally remastered classics continue to outperform several new releases. Leading this charge is Thalapathy Vijay's 2004 blockbuster Ghilli, which has officially become the highest-grossing re-released Tamil film in history. The trend, fueled by high-quality 4K restorations and massive fan-base mobilization, has seen iconic titles from Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar also securing multi-crore grosses years after their original theatrical runs. These re-releases are no longer limited to single-screen celebrations but are commanding widespread multiplex presence across international territories, including North America, France, and Malaysia. Top 4 Highest Grossing Kollywood Re-releases (Worldwide Gross) RANK MOVIE NAME RE-RELEASE GROSS KEY MILESTONE #1 Ghilli (4K) ₹32.00 Cr Highest ever Indian Re-release Day 1 (₹8 Cr) #2 Padayappa (4K) ₹19.00 Cr Biggest re-release for Superstar Rajinikanth #3 Mankatha (4K) ₹16.00 Cr Highest pre-sales for an Ajith Kumar re-run #4 Sachein (4K) ₹13.00 Cr Record 59,000+ tickets sold on BMS (Chennai) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Celebrating two decades since its original release, the 4K version of Ghilli returned to theaters on April 20, 2024, to a reception that rivaled a new tentpole release. Opening across 1,000 screens globally, the film recorded a massive ₹8 crore gross on its first day. By the end of its run, it amassed approximately ₹32 crore worldwide. The film's success was so significant that it surpassed the domestic re-release earnings of international titles like Avatar and Bollywood classics like Sholay 3D. Superstar Rajinikanth's Padayappa saw a major resurgence in 2025. Released to commemorate his 75th birthday, the digitally remastered drama earned ₹11.5 crore in Tamil Nadu alone within its first week, eventually settling at a worldwide gross of ₹19 crore. In early 2026, Ajith Kumar's Mankatha joined the elite club. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Venkat Prabhu directorial grossed ₹16 crore globally. Despite being the third highest-grosser, it made headlines for recording a massive ₹4 crore opening day in India, briefly surpassing the pre-sales velocity of Ghilli in specific urban centers. Proving that the re-release craze isn't limited to action films, Thalapathy Vijay's Sachein made a grand return in April 2025. Distributed across 300+ screens internationally, the film grossed ₹13 crore. Trade reports highlighted a strong performance in France and Malaysia, while BookMyShow recorded over 59,000 ticket sales in Chennai alone, showcasing the enduring appeal of the film's music and comedy tracks.

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Chennai, January 27 - Superstar Ajith Kumar's over a decade-old action thriller film Mankatha was re-released amid much anticipation, and the movie didn't disappoint with a superb collection over the Republic Day weekend at the domestic and worldwide box office. The Venkat Prabhu-directed blockbuster opened to a very strong response, collecting over 4 crore gross domestically on its first day. It maintained steady momentum throughout the four-day weekend and comfortably crossed the double-digit mark at the Indian box office, driven largely by strong collections from Tamil Nadu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mankatha has grossed around 11.75 crore in India in four days, including nearly 11 crore from Tamil Nadu alone. The film also collected approximately 1.25 crore from overseas markets, taking its total worldwide gross to an impressive 13 crore. With this, the Ajith starrer has already emerged as the third-highest-grossing Tamil re-release of all time, behind Rajinikanth's Padayappa (18+ crore gross) and Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli (30+ crore gross). Among the biggest South Indian re-releases grossers, Mankatha currently ranks fourth, with SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Epic holding the top position with over 50 crore in worldwide gross collections. The Ajith Kumar starrer is eyeing to surpass Padayappa to become the third-highest-grossing South Indian re-release of all time. Originally released in August 2011, Mankatha was a massive blockbuster and went on to gross over 75 crore worldwide, although exact figures vary due to the absence of consolidated records. The film revolves around Vinayak Mahadev, a corrupt ACP in Mumbai, who teams up with a group of four criminals to execute a daring heist involving illegal cricket betting money. Stay tuned...