'Good Bad Ugly' to 'Kuberaa': Top 5 Tamil movies that dominated the box office in the first of 2025

'Kuberaa' starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna also made its way on the list. Although just a week into its release, the film received a huge response from the audience, helping it gross Rs 100 crores in just 6 days. The film's strong points were said to be its compelling story and powerful performances. Sekhar Kammula's skillful direction and sharp screenplay captivated the audience, setting the film up to become one of the biggest grossers of this year.

'Tourist Family', directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth, is an emotional film that appeals to families. The film starring Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Chakravarthy, and Kamalesh Jegan combines comedy, emotion, and adventure. All the main actors played their roles naturally and captivated the audience. The film received a good response with positive reviews and support from the family audience. 'Tourist Family', which was made on a budget of less than Rs 10 crore, became a box office hit, officially grossing Rs 80 crores in its lifetime collections.

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, 'Retro' featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde in lead roles impressed the audience with its catchy music and captivating storyline. The emotional performances of the lead actors made the roles memorable and the film received a huge response due to good word of mouth and great response from family audiences. 'Retro' became one of the biggest hits of the year, and the makers confirmed the same announcing that the film reached an overall collection of Rs 220 crores globally.

Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, 'Dragon' captivated the audience with its thrilling action sequences and story. The stunning visuals and scenes made it a visual treat. Pradeep Ranganathan's entertaining performance captivated the audience and received widespread acclaim. The catchy climax and thrilling direction left the audience mesmerized. The film proved to be a huge hit, grossing Rs 110 crore.

Ajith starrer 'Good Bad Ugly' became one of the biggest hits released in early 2025. The gripping story and action sequences captivated the audience. The stunning performances of the lead stars further enhanced the impact of the film. Adhik Ravichandran's excellent direction and sharp writing made it appealing to a wide range of audiences. The film became a mega-hit, reportedly grossing Rs 240 crores, as per sacnilk, with buzz about Ajith and Adhik Ravichander preparing to reunite.

The Tamil film industry witnessed several major hits in the first half of 2025. New stories, great direction, and sublime acting attracted audiences to the theaters. The films set new records at the box office and were commercially successful. Each, with its unique story, captivated the hearts of the audience. Let's take a look at super hit films that made waves at the box office in the first half of 2025.