#1 of 40 #1 Tamil-language movie of 2018
2018 · Sci-Fi, Action
$36.9M worldwide · 69% of the chart's total
$4.2M US & Canada · 11% $32.8M elsewhere · 89%
Tamil box office · 2018
Tamil Box Office 2018: Highest-Grossing Tamil Movies
2.0 (2018) is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie released in 2018, with $36.9M worldwide, ahead of Champion (2018) at $6.2M and Sarkar (2018) at $2.3M. 40 Tamil-language films released in 2018 report a worldwide gross, $53.4M in all, 8% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 173% on 2017, whose releases took $19.6M. By genre, Action leads with $44.6M across 23 Tamil releases.
- 2018 releases with a gross
- 40
- combined worldwide
- $53.4M
- 2.0 (2018), the #1
- $36.9M
- vs 2017
- +173%
#1 of 40 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Tamil Hits of 2018?
2.0 (2018) leads with $36.9M, 69% of the total. The top 5 together took $48.4M, 91% of what all 40 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Tamil Release of 2018, 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 2018.
- 1 Nov 29, 2018 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $32.8M Worldwide: $36.9M
- 2 May 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
- 3 Nov 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
- 4 Jun 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
- 5 May 1, 2018 US and Canada: $39.2K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.4M
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Sep 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $801.8K - 7
Jan 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $642K - 8
Oct 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $616.3K - 9
Oct 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $472.9K - 10
Sep 13, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $362.6K - 11
Jul 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $232.8K - 12
Aug 30, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $231.4K - 13
May 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $229.2K - 14
Jul 13, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $224K - 15
Jul 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $221.6K - 16
Jan 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $156.6K - 17
Oct 18, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $118.3K - 18
Feb 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $103.3K - 19
Feb 2, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $101.4K - 20
Feb 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.2K - 21
Dec 21, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.7K - 22
Aug 17, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $73.1K - 23
Nov 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.1K - 24
Jun 22, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53.6K - 25
Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.1K - 26
Dec 21, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.5K - 27
Feb 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.5K - 28
Jun 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.1K - 29
May 17, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3K - 30
Jan 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3K - 31
Dec 20, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.2K - 32
Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.9K - 33
Jul 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1K - 34
May 18, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7K - 35
Jul 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1K - 36
Dec 21, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3K - 37
Nov 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8K - 38
Dec 7, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8K - 39
Feb 2, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5K - 40
May 4, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $512
Gross bands
How Many 2018 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 40 films reached $100M. 39 films, 98% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $53.4M total.
69% 31%
- $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, 3% of the list $36.9M · 69% of the gross
- Under $10M 39 films, 98% of the list $16.5M · 31% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2018 Earned the Most?
November releases took the most, $39.3M from 4 films, led by 2.0 (2018). December was the quietest month ($124.2K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) $809.9K Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018)
- February Feb Kalakalappu 2 (2018) $318.9K Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Champion (2018) $7.9M Champion (2018)
- June Jun Kaala (2018) $1.6M Kaala (2018)
- July Jul Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) $692.6K Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
- August Aug Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) $304.5K Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018)
- September Sep Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) $1.2M Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
- October Oct 96 (2018) $1.3M 96 (2018)
- November Nov 2.0 (2018) $39.3M 2.0 (2018)
- December Dec Maari 2 (2018) $124.2K Maari 2 (2018)
Last 10 years
How Does 2018 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2018 earned the most: $53.4M from 40 films, led by 2.0 (2018).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 20 films | 20 | $7.1M | – | Aadhavan (2009) $1.6M |
| 2010 16 films · +23% | 16 | $8.8M | +23% | Enthiran (2010) $3.9M |
| 2011 18 films · −39% | 18 | $5.3M | −39% | Mankatha (2011) $1.1M |
| 2012 16 films · +313% | 16 | $21.9M | +313% | Nanban (2012) $15M |
| 2013 17 films · −49% | 17 | $11.1M | −49% | Raja Rani (2013) $2.7M |
| 2014 14 films · +148% | 14 | $27.5M | +148% | Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) $12.7M |
| 2015 17 films · −12% | 17 | $24.4M | −12% | Kanchana 2 (2015) $17.6M |
| 2016 37 films · −73% | 37 | $6.5M | −73% | Kabali (2016) $4.4M |
| 2017 39 films · +203% | 39 | $19.6M | +203% | Balloon (2017) $11.8M |
| 2018 40 films · +173% | 40 | $53.4M | +173% | 2.0 (2018) $36.9M |
By genre
Which Tamil Genres Earned the Most in 2018?
Action took $44.6M across 23 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Sci-Fi ($37M) and Fantasy ($36.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2018 Tamil Box Office by Genre
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Action $44.6M23 films · #1 2.0 (2018) -
Sci-Fi $37M2 films · #1 2.0 (2018) -
Fantasy $36.9M1 film · #1 2.0 (2018) -
Drama $12.6M14 films · #1 Champion (2018) -
Sport $6.2M1 film · #1 Champion (2018) -
Crime $3.8M7 films · #1 Kaala (2018) -
Comedy $3.6M19 films · #1 Sometimes (2018) -
Thriller $1.5M9 films · #1 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) -
Romance $1.4M11 films · #1 96 (2018) -
Family $349.4K4 films · #1 Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
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 2018: 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 40 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie in 2018?
2.0 (2018) leads with $36.9M worldwide, $4.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Champion (2018) at $6.2M and Sarkar (2018) at $2.3M.
How much did Tamil-language movies released in 2018 earn?
40 Tamil-language films released in 2018 report a worldwide gross, $53.4M in all, or $1.3M per film on average. 2017 releases took $19.6M.
How many Tamil-language movies released in 2018 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, 2.0 (2018), earned $36.9M.
How is the 2018 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 2018. 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 2018 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.