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The year 2025 proved that star power combined with compelling narratives is a winning formula. The undisputed king of the box office was the action spectacle Coolie , starring the legendary Rajinikanth. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna, the film became the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year, amassing over ₹518 crore worldwide.

Data compiled from Filmfare and India TV News.

The momentum from 2025 is carrying forward into an exciting 2026. The industry's biggest superstar, Thalapathy Vijay, who had no release in 2025, is set to return with his highly anticipated political action thriller, Jana Nayagan , slated for release on January 9, 2026. Another major release just around the corner is Retta Thala , an action thriller starring Arun Vijay in a dual role, scheduled to hit theatres on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The stage is set for another thrilling year in Kollywood.