Tamil Films Soar Abroad: Celebrating the Top Opening Weekend Grossers
The Tamil film industry has seen several blockbuster hits that have performed exceptionally well overseas. Leo currently holds the top position with an impressive opening weekend gross of $18.24 million. Following closely is Jailer, which earned $15.35 million, showcasing the international appeal of Tamil cinema.
| Rank | Movie | Overseas Opening Weekend Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo | $18.24M (ATR) |
| 2 | Jailer | $15.35M |
| 3 | The GOAT | $14.3M |
| 4 | 2Point0 | $12.62M |
| 5 | PS1 | $12.15M |
| 6 | PS2 | $10.3M |
| 7 | Kabali | $9.5M |
| 8 | Sarkar | $8.52M |
| 9 | Vikram | $8.50M |
| 10 | Enthiran | $8.45M |
| 11 | Mersal | $8.03M |
| 12 | Vettaiyan | $7.9M |
| 13 | Beast | $7.5M |
| 14 | Varisu | $7.5M |
| 15 | Bigil | $7.35M |
Top Overseas Opening Weekend Grossers
The GOAT also made a strong impact with an opening weekend gross of $14.3 million, further solidifying the trend of Tamil films resonating with global audiences. 2Point0 contributed significantly to this success, grossing $12.62 million, while PS1 followed with $12.15 million, proving the strength of popular franchises.
Other notable entries include PS2, which earned $10.3 million, and Kabali, which brought in $9.5 million during its opening weekend. The box office performance of Sarkar and Vikram was also impressive, with both films grossing over $8 million, highlighting their popularity among fans abroad.
Movies like Enthiran and Mersal rounded out the list, grossing $8.45 million and $8.03 million, respectively. The strong performance of these films in overseas markets indicates a growing interest in Tamil cinema globally. As more Tamil films continue to release, audiences eagerly anticipate the next big hits that will follow in these successful footsteps.
