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Tamil Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing Tamil Movies

Dasavatharam (2008) is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie released in 2008, with $16.4M worldwide, ahead of Kuruvi (2008) at $1M and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) at $921K. 28 Tamil-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $23M in all. That is 5.6 times the total of 2007, whose releases took $4.1M. By genre, Action leads with $20.1M across 16 Tamil releases.

2008 releases with a gross
28
combined worldwide
$23M
Dasavatharam (2008), the #1
$16.4M
vs 2007
×5.6
Dasavatharam (2008) movie poster #1 of 28
#1 Tamil-language movie of 2008

Dasavatharam (2008)

2008 · Adventure, Action

$16.4M worldwide · 71% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Tamil Hits of 2008?

Dasavatharam (2008) leads with $16.4M, 71% of the total. The top 5 together took $19.8M, 86% of what all 28 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Dasavatharam (2008) movie poster Number 1
    $16.4M Dasavatharam (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Kuruvi (2008) movie poster Number 2
    $1M Kuruvi (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) movie poster Number 3
    $921K Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Kuselan (2008) movie poster Number 4
    $899.2K Kuselan (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Bheema (2008) movie poster Number 5
    $634.8K Bheema (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Tamil Release of 2008, 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 2008.

  1. 1 Dasavatharam (2008) movie poster
    Dasavatharam (2008) Jun 13, 2008 · Adventure, Action $16.4M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.4M
  2. 2 Kuruvi (2008) movie poster
    Kuruvi (2008) May 3, 2008 · Romance, Action $1M worldwide
    May 3, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  3. 3 Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) movie poster
    Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) Nov 14, 2008 · Romance, Drama $921K worldwide
    Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $921K
  4. 4 Kuselan (2008) movie poster
    Kuselan (2008) Aug 1, 2008 · Drama $899.2K worldwide
    Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $899.2K
  5. 5 Bheema (2008) movie poster
    Bheema (2008) Jan 15, 2008 · Action $634.8K worldwide
    Jan 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $634.8K
  6. 6 Aegan (2008) movie poster
    Aegan (2008) Oct 25, 2008 · Romance, Action $555.9K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $555.9K
  7. 7 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008) movie poster
    Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008) Jan 31, 2008 · Comedy $451.8K worldwide
    Jan 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $451.8K
  8. 8 Dhaam Dhoom (2008) movie poster
    Dhaam Dhoom (2008) Aug 29, 2008 · Mystery, Thriller $415.5K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $415.5K
  9. 9 Silambattam (2008) movie poster
    Silambattam (2008) Dec 18, 2008 · Romance, Action $278.3K worldwide
    Dec 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $278.3K
  10. 10 Seval (2008) movie poster
    Seval (2008) Oct 26, 2008 · Action, Drama $265.5K worldwide
    Oct 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $265.5K
  11. 11 Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) movie poster
    Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) Apr 4, 2008 · Family, Drama $193.5K worldwide
    Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $193.5K
  12. 12 Santosh Subramaniam (2008) movie poster
    Santosh Subramaniam (2008) Apr 11, 2008 · Romance, Family $188.2K worldwide
    Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $188.2K
  13. 13 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008) movie poster
    Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008) Jul 4, 2008 · Action $160.7K worldwide
    Jul 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $160.7K
  14. 14 Kaalai (2008) movie poster
    Kaalai (2008) Jan 14, 2008 · Action $127.6K worldwide
    Jan 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $127.6K
  15. 15 Sadhu Miranda (2008) movie poster
    Sadhu Miranda (2008) Feb 8, 2008 · Drama, Crime $64.4K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.4K
  16. 16 Thiruvannamalai (2008) movie poster
    Thiruvannamalai (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Thriller, Drama $60.3K worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60.3K
  17. 17 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008) movie poster
    Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008) Apr 18, 2008 · Comedy $59.3K worldwide
    Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.3K
  18. 18 Raman Thediya Seethai (2008) movie poster
    Raman Thediya Seethai (2008) Sep 24, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $57K worldwide
    Sep 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $57K
  19. 19 Thotta (2008) movie poster
    Thotta (2008) Feb 29, 2008 · Romance $56.9K worldwide
    Feb 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $56.9K
  20. 20 Sandai (2008) movie poster
    Sandai (2008) Mar 21, 2008 · Comedy, Action $47.2K worldwide
    Mar 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.2K
  21. 21 Sakkarakatti (2008) movie poster
    Sakkarakatti (2008) Sep 26, 2008 · Drama $41.2K worldwide
    Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.2K
  22. 22 Pirivom Santhippom (2008) movie poster
    Pirivom Santhippom (2008) Jan 14, 2008 · Romance, Family $27.6K worldwide
    Jan 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6K
  23. 23 Vaitheeswaran (2008) movie poster
    Vaitheeswaran (2008) Mar 14, 2008 · Drama $24.6K worldwide
    Mar 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.6K
  24. 24 Pazhani (2008) movie poster
    Pazhani (2008) Jan 15, 2008 · Drama, Action $23.7K worldwide
    Jan 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.7K
  25. 25 Nepali (2008) movie poster
    Nepali (2008) Apr 11, 2008 · Romance, Action $21.1K worldwide
    Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.1K
  26. 26 Arasangam (2008) movie poster
    Arasangam (2008) Mar 9, 2008 · Action $19.3K worldwide
    Mar 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.3K
  27. 27 Thenavattu (2008) movie poster
    Thenavattu (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Comedy, Action $7.3K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3K
  28. 28 Anjathe (2008) movie poster
    Anjathe (2008) Feb 14, 2008 · Thriller, Action $6.8K worldwide
    Feb 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8K
Gross bands

How Many 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 28 films reached $100M. 27 films, 96% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $23M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 4% of the list $16.4M · 71% of the gross
  • Under $10M 27 films, 96% of the list $6.6M · 29% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2008 Earned the Most?

June releases took the most, $16.4M from 1 film, led by Dasavatharam (2008). March was the quietest month ($91.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Bheema (2008) $1.3M Bheema (2008)
  2. February Feb Sadhu Miranda (2008) $128K Sadhu Miranda (2008)
  3. March Mar Sandai (2008) $91.1K Sandai (2008)
  4. April Apr Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) $462.1K Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
  5. May May Kuruvi (2008) $1M Kuruvi (2008)
  6. June Jun Dasavatharam (2008) $16.4M Dasavatharam (2008)
  7. July Jul Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008) $160.7K Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008)
  8. August Aug Kuselan (2008) $1.3M Kuselan (2008)
  9. September Sep Raman Thediya Seethai (2008) $98.2K Raman Thediya Seethai (2008)
  10. October Oct Aegan (2008) $821.4K Aegan (2008)
  11. November Nov Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) $928.3K Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  12. December Dec Silambattam (2008) $338.5K Silambattam (2008)
Last 10 years

How Does 2008 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2008 earned the most: $23M from 28 films, led by Dasavatharam (2008).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
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
2007 23 films · +1383% 23 $4.1M +1383% Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) $1M
2008 28 films · +458% 28 $23M +458% Dasavatharam (2008) $16.4M
By genre

Which Tamil Genres Earned the Most in 2008?

Action took $20.1M across 16 films, 88% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($16.4M) and Drama ($3.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2008 Tamil Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $20.1M
    16 films · #1 Dasavatharam (2008)
  2. Adventure $16.4M
    1 film · #1 Dasavatharam (2008)
  3. Drama $3.6M
    14 films · #1 Kuruvi (2008)
  4. Romance $3.4M
    10 films · #1 Kuruvi (2008)
  5. Comedy $1.8M
    7 films · #1 Kuruvi (2008)
  6. Thriller $482.5K
    3 films · #1 Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
  7. Mystery $415.5K
    1 film · #1 Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
  8. Family $409.3K
    3 films · #1 Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
  9. Crime $64.4K
    1 film · #1 Sadhu Miranda (2008)
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
2000s 9 years · $38M
1990s 3 years · $31.6K
1980s 3 years · $25.3K
1960s 1 year · $443K
FAQ

Tamil Box Office 2008: 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 28 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie in 2008?

Dasavatharam (2008) leads with $16.4M worldwide. Next come Kuruvi (2008) at $1M and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) at $921K.

How much did Tamil-language movies released in 2008 earn?

28 Tamil-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $23M in all, or $820.8K per film on average. 2007 releases took $4.1M.

How many Tamil-language movies released in 2008 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Dasavatharam (2008), earned $16.4M.

How is the 2008 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 2008. 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 2008 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.