Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon crosses ₹137.41 Cr worldwide, surpassing Vidaamuyarchi to claim the top spot as 2025’s highest-grossing Tamil film.
March 11, 2025: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon continues its phenomenal run at the box office, officially surpassing Vidaamuyarchi to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, this coming-of-age comedy-drama has struck a chord with audiences, leading to record-breaking numbers.
💰 Day 17 Box Office Collection
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, Dragon collected ₹2.79 crore on Day 17, experiencing a 23% dip from its ₹3.65 crore earnings the previous day. Despite this, its cumulative box office numbers remain exceptional:
- India Net Collection: ₹90.69 crore*
- India Gross Collection: ₹107.01 crore*
- Overseas Collection: ₹30.4 crore*
- Total Worldwide Collection: ₹137.41 crore*
This historic feat means Dragon has overtaken Thala Ajith’s Vidaamuyarchi, which ended its run at ₹136.41 crore globally. The gap might be narrow (0.72%), but the impact is massive—cementing Pradeep Ranganathan’s rise as a box office force.
🎬 Dragon: A Game-Changer for Tamil Cinema
The film, made on a budget of ₹35 crore, has generated an ROI (Return on Investment) of ₹55.69 crore, translating to a whopping 159% profitability—a major achievement for the Tamil industry.
With strong word-of-mouth and sustained occupancy, Dragon has established itself as the biggest Tamil hit of the year and continues to gain traction overseas.
📈 What’s Next?
With Dragon still pulling in solid numbers, the big question is—how far can it go? The film’s longevity at the box office and potential OTT release buzz could help it achieve even greater milestones.
Can Dragon cross the ₹150 crore mark and solidify itself as a modern Tamil blockbuster? Fans will be eagerly watching!
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