Suriya is enjoying a peak run in 2026, delivering two money spinners. After a long wait, he made a smashing comeback with Karuppu, which was a big success at the worldwide box office. It was followed by Vishwanath And Sons‘s money-minting run. Thanks to these money spinners, the Kollywood star has gone past the 500-crore mark, giving himself a chance to make history. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Suriya grosses 520 crore+ in 2026!
After a decade, Suriya tasted his first success with Karuppu. Backed by favorable word-of-mouth, it grossed 315 crore globally. Two months later, his second release of the year, Vishwanath And Sons, also raked in good numbers. It amassed 212.23 crore globally. Overall, the actor’s cumulative gross stands at a solid 527.23 crore.
Thalapathy Vijay holds the record for the highest collection in a year
For those who don’t know, Thalapathy Vijay is currently Kollywood’s highest-grossing star (as main lead) in a single year. He witnessed his peak in 2023 with Varisu and Leo. His Varisu, although an underperformer, grossed 299.2 crore worldwide. It was followed by Leo, which minted blockbuster numbers globally, raking in 606.43 crore gross. Overall, his gross total in 2023 stood at 905.63 crore, making him the highest-grossing Kollywood star in a single year by beating Rajinikanth (846.95 crore).









