#1 of 9 #1 Tamil-language movie of 2006
2006 · Family, Romance
$70.6K worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Tamil box office · 2006
Tamil Box Office 2006: Highest-Grossing Tamil Movies
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie released in 2006, with $70.6K worldwide, ahead of Varalaru (2006) at $53.1K and Vallavan (2006) at $49.4K. 9 Tamil-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $277.8K in all. By genre, Romance leads with $180.7K across 4 Tamil releases.
- 2006 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $277.8K
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), the #1
- $70.6K
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Tamil Hits of 2006?
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) leads with $70.6K, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $233.8K, 84% of what all 9 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
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The chart
Every Tamil Release of 2006, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2006.
- 1 Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $70.6K
- 2 Oct 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53.1K
- 3 Oct 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.4K
- 4 Dec 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.8K
- 5 Jun 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.8K
- 6
Nov 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.2K - 7
Dec 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.2K - 8
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9K - 9
May 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7K
By release month
Which Month of 2006 Earned the Most?
October releases took the most, $102.5K from 2 films, led by Varalaru (2006). May was the quietest month ($4.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Pudhupettai (2006) $4.7K Pudhupettai (2006)
- June Jun Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006) $23.8K Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) $7.9K Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
- September Sep Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) $70.6K Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
- October Oct Varalaru (2006) $102.5K Varalaru (2006)
- November Nov Rendu (2006) $18.2K Rendu (2006)
- December Dec Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006) $50K Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
Last 10 years
How Does 2006 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2003 earned the most: $2M from 1 film, led by Boys (2003). 2006 took $277.8K.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 1 film | 1 | $24.8K | – | Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997) $24.8K |
| 1998 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 1999 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2000 1 film | 1 | $274.7K | – | Hey Ram (2000) $274.7K |
| 2001 1 film · −99% | 1 | $2.2K | −99% | Aalavandhan (2001) $2.2K |
| 2002 2 films · +50628% | 2 | $1.1M | +50628% | Samurai (2002) $1.1M |
| 2003 1 film · +85% | 1 | $2M | +85% | Boys (2003) $2M |
| 2004 1 film · −92% | 1 | $164K | −92% | Ghilli (2004) $164K |
| 2005 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 2006 9 films | 9 | $277.8K | – | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) $70.6K |
By genre
Which Tamil Genres Earned the Most in 2006?
Romance took $180.7K across 4 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Drama ($113.1K) and Action ($104K). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2006 Tamil Box Office by Genre
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Romance $180.7K4 films · #1 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) -
Drama $113.1K5 films · #1 Varalaru (2006) -
Action $104K5 films · #1 Vallavan (2006) -
Family $70.6K1 film · #1 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) -
Comedy $55.1K2 films · #1 Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006) -
Thriller $7.9K1 film · #1 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) -
Crime $4.7K1 film · #1 Pudhupettai (2006)
Archive
Tamil Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1965 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2022 leads with $101.1M, led by Vikram (2022).
2020s 6 years · $157.8M
2010s 10 years · $191.3M
- 2019 $12.8M #1 Bigil (2019)
- 2018 $53.4M #1 2.0 (2018)
- 2017 $19.6M #1 Balloon (2017)
- 2016 $6.5M #1 Kabali (2016)
- 2015 $24.4M #1 Kanchana 2 (2015)
- 2014 $27.5M #1 Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014)
- 2013 $11.1M #1 Raja Rani (2013)
- 2012 $21.9M #1 Nanban (2012)
- 2011 $5.3M #1 Mankatha (2011)
- 2010 $8.8M #1 Enthiran (2010)
2000s 9 years · $38.1M
1990s 3 years · $31.6K
1980s 3 years · $25.3K
1960s 1 year · $443K
FAQ
Tamil Box Office 2006: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie in 2006?
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) leads with $70.6K worldwide. Next come Varalaru (2006) at $53.1K and Vallavan (2006) at $49.4K.
How much did Tamil-language movies released in 2006 earn?
9 Tamil-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $277.8K in all, or $30.9K per film on average.
How many Tamil-language movies released in 2006 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), earned $70.6K.
How is the 2006 Tamil box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2006. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2006 Tamil box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.