Vijay's Cinematic Journey
Thalapathy Vijay's latest movie GOAT: The Greatest of All Time was released worldwide 21 days ago. We know it is running successfully and has collected over ₹200 crore. Vijay is the only Tamil actor whose movies have hit ₹200 crore more than seven times. His movies, named Leo, Varisu, Beast, Master, Bigil, Sarkar, and Mersal, are the other superhit films that have collected over ₹200 crore worldwide.
Goat Box Office Collection
According to Sacnilk, GOAT has collected ₹244.50 crore so far and is still going strong. Most importantly, it is the third film to collect ₹200 crore from Tamil Nadu alone. The first two are Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Vijay's other film Leo, respectively. This also shows that Vijay is the only Tamil actor to achieve this record twice, creating new history.GOAT is Vijay's 68th film, directed by Venkat Prabhu. Vijay appeared in a double role in this movie, playing both father and son. The film is a complete entertainer for his fans, with mass action, songs, and comedy.
GOAT is one of the most anticipated films to come out of the Tamil cinema industry. As the name suggests, Vijay has proven he is the greatest of all time in Tamil cinema by achieving the record of grossing over ₹200 crore eight times. There is a rumor that GOAT is Vijay's last film and that he is going to stop his acting career to become a full-time politician, which has only added to the anticipation around this movie.
Why Has Vijay Become The Most Demanding Actor?
Looking at his last few films, it’s clear that all his movies have been huge hits and commercially successful. All of them have grossed crores on the first day itself, with their songs trending on all social media platforms. His fan base is also incredibly strong. His films are always house full and packed with action, new dance steps, songs, and comedy, all of which satisfy his fans' expectations.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, born on 22 June 1974, is popularly known as Thalapathy. He entered the film industry as a child artist, and his transition to lead roles made him very popular and a favorite actor. Now, he is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema. Initially, he acted as a romantic hero. Since then, we've witnessed his growth into a complete actor, singer, dancer, and more. Vijay has acted in 68 films, and now all his films are commercially successful, making him one of the highest-paid or most demanding actors in Kollywood. He has played a key role in boosting the popularity of the South Indian film industry.
♚ How successful was Leo?
Vijay's movie Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was a monumental success at the box office. Released on October 19, 2023, it garnered ₹148 crore on its opening day, setting the tone for an outstanding global run. The film eventually grossed over ₹618.5 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. Leo received mixed reviews from critics, but Vijay's performance was widely praised, and the film's action sequences, music, and intense storyline kept audiences engaged. This success further cemented Vijay's position as one of the top stars in Indian cinema, adding another massive hit to his illustrious career.
Vijay's 200 Crore Gross Movie List
No. | Movie Name | Release Date | Worldwide Collection |
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1 | GOAT | 05-09-24 | ₹400 crore (counting) |
2 | Leo | 19-10-23 | ₹618.5 crore |
3 | Varisu | 11-01-23 | ₹303 crore |
4 | Beast | 13-04-22 | ₹235 crore |
5 | Master | 13-01-21 | ₹243.6 crore |
6 | Bigil | 25-10-19 | ₹304 crore |
7 | Sarkar | 06-11-18 | ₹253 crore |
8 | Mersal | 18-10-17 | ₹257 crore |
Opening Day Collections
No. | Title | Release Date | Worldwide Collection (Opening Day) |
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1 | GOAT | 05-09-24 | ₹126.32 crore (est.) |
2 | Leo | 19-10-23 | ₹148 crore |
3 | Varisu | 11-01-23 | ₹47 crore |
4 | Beast | 13-04-22 | ₹72.67 crore |
5 | Master | 13-01-21 | ₹52.5 crore |
6 | Bigil | 25-10-19 | ₹63 crore |
7 | Sarkar | 06-11-18 | ₹68.9 crores |
8 | Mersal | 18-10-17 | ₹46.1 crore |
Movies Of Vijay That Grossed Over 200 Crore
▶ LEO
Leo was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Screen Studio. On 19 October 2023, Leo was released across more than 5,000 screens worldwide. The movie was released globally in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and other languages. Leo received mixed reviews, but Vijay's performance was highly praised. In the movie, Vijay played the role of Parthiban, a café owner and animal rescuer in Himachal Pradesh, who is forced to confront his past. This blockbuster was commercially successful, with a final collection of around ₹618.5 crore.
Cast: Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Gautam Vasudev Menon, Mathew Thomas, Madonna Sebastian, Mansoor Ali Khan, and more.
▶ VARISU
Varisu was released on 11 January 2023 and collected around ₹300 crore worldwide. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, it is a family drama where Vijay's character is the youngest son of a billionaire businessman. Vijay's character was estranged from his family, but when his father fell seriously ill, he decided to take over his father's business. This caused jealousy among his elder brothers. Varisu is a hit movie, grossing ₹303 crore globally. It is a fully packed film with hit songs, dance numbers, Vijay's performance, and comedy that keeps the audience engaged.
Cast: Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Sarath Kumar, Prakash Raj, Yogi Babu, Srikanth, Shaam, and more.
▶ BEAST
Beast is Vijay's 65th film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, and released on 13 April 2022. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Vijay and Pooja Hegde played the lead roles. Beast received mixed reviews as usual but collected approximately ₹235 crore worldwide. It is an action thriller.
Cast: Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan, VTV Ganesh, Aparna Das, Yogi Babu, and more.
▶ MASTER
Master is another Vijay movie that crossed ₹200 crore within days of its release. In the film, Vijay played an alcoholic professor sent to teach at a juvenile school, where he meets a villain who uses the school children for criminal activities. Vijay Sethupathi portrayed the gangster beautifully. The movie was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. According to reports, Master collected over ₹243 crore worldwide.
▶ BIGIL
Bigil is a sports action film released on 25 October 2019 and directed by Atlee. It received mixed reviews from critics and audiences but grossed around ₹304 crore. Vijay played Michael, a man whose dream of becoming a football player is dashed, leading him to become a gangster. Eventually, he becomes the coach of a women's football team. The movie carries a strong message of women’s empowerment. Vijay appeared in a double role, and Nayanthara played his love interest. The song "Singappenney" by A.R. Rahman is still trending and motivating.
Cast: Vijay, Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Vivek, Anandaraj, Yogi Babu, Amrutha Iyer, Reba Monica John, and more.
▶ SARKAR
Worldwide gross for Sarkar was approximately ₹253 crore. In the film, Vijay played a non-resident Indian businessman who came to India to vote, only to find that someone else had already cast his vote. This realization led him to investigate who was behind the fraud. Sarkar is a political action movie directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
Cast: Vijay, Keerthy Suresh, Yogi Babu, Varalakshmi Sarathkumar.
▶ MERSAL
Mersal is another blockbuster, collecting ₹257 crore from its worldwide release. Released on 18 October 2017, Mersal was directed by Atlee and is a visually stunning entertainer where Vijay played three roles.
Cast: Vijay, Nithya Menen, S.J. Suryah, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, Vadivelu, Sathyaraj, and more.
What is Vijay's next movie?
Vijay's next movie is tentatively titled Thalapathy 69, marking his much-anticipated return to the silver screen. Directed by the renowned Tamil filmmaker H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, this project is scheduled for release in October 2025. It will be available in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, broadening its reach to a diverse audience. As fans eagerly await this film, excitement is building around the potential of this collaboration, especially considering Vijay's strong track record of delivering blockbuster hits.