Top 10 Highest-Grossing South Indian Movies of 2026 So Far
South Indian cinema continues to dominate the Indian box office in 2026, with major Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam releases delivering impressive theatrical performances. From big-star action entertainers to family dramas and long-running franchises, several films have crossed the ₹200 crore mark in worldwide gross collections.
Based on the box-office figures provided, here are the Top 10 highest-grossing South Indian movies of 2026 so far.
1. Peddi – ₹364–400 Crore
Language: Telugu
Box Office: ₹364–400 crore
Peddi leads the list as one of the biggest South Indian box-office performers of 2026. The Telugu film has reportedly collected between ₹364 crore and ₹400 crore, establishing itself as a major commercial success.
Its strong theatrical performance highlights the continued box-office power of Telugu cinema and the audience’s appetite for large-scale entertainers.
2. Jana Nayagan – ₹335.84 Crore
Language: Tamil
Box Office: ₹335.84 crore
Jana Nayagan takes the second position with a reported collection of ₹335.84 crore.
The Tamil film has emerged as one of the year’s biggest performers, adding another major success to the South Indian box-office landscape.
Its impressive numbers demonstrate the continued strength of Tamil cinema and the ability of major releases to attract audiences across markets.
3. Karuppu – ₹310–340 Crore
Language: Tamil
Box Office: ₹310–340 crore
With reported collections between ₹310 crore and ₹340 crore, Karuppu ranks among the biggest Tamil films of 2026.
The movie’s strong box-office run places it firmly among the year’s top South Indian performers and shows the commercial potential of Tamil releases in both domestic and wider markets.
4. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – ₹300–310 Crore
Language: Telugu
Box Office: ₹300–310 crore
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has also crossed the ₹300 crore milestone, with reported collections in the range of ₹300 crore to ₹310 crore.
The film’s performance adds to an exceptionally strong year for Telugu cinema, with multiple releases featuring among the highest-grossing South Indian films of 2026.
5. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – ₹251.65 Crore
Language: Malayalam
Box Office: ₹251.65 crore
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit stands out as one of the year’s biggest Malayalam box-office successes, collecting a reported ₹251.65 crore.
Its position in the top five demonstrates the growing commercial reach of Malayalam cinema and the ability of regional films to achieve major box-office milestones.
6. Drishyam 3 – ₹234.97–242 Crore
Language: Malayalam
Box Office: ₹234.97–242 crore
The Drishyam franchise continues its successful run with Drishyam 3, which has reportedly earned between ₹234.97 crore and ₹242 crore.
The film’s strong performance demonstrates the lasting popularity of established franchises and the continued audience interest in stories featuring suspense, family drama and crime.
7. Vishwanath & Sons – ₹240 Crore
Language: Tamil
Box Office: ₹240 crore
Vishwanath & Sons has recorded a reported ₹240 crore, placing it among the highest-grossing South Indian films of the year.
The Tamil film’s performance further strengthens Tamil cinema’s presence on the 2026 box-office charts.
8. Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros – ₹235.26 Crore
Language: Malayalam
Box Office: ₹235.26 crore
Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros has earned approximately ₹235.26 crore, making it another major Malayalam success of 2026.
Its strong theatrical performance demonstrates the growing audience for Malayalam films and their increasing ability to compete with big-budget releases from other South Indian industries.
9. The Raja Saab – ₹208.35 Crore
Language: Telugu
Box Office: ₹208.35 crore
The Raja Saab has reportedly collected ₹208.35 crore, crossing the ₹200 crore milestone.
The Telugu release joins an increasingly competitive list of major South Indian films that have delivered substantial theatrical returns during 2026.
10. Ustaad Bhagat Singh – ₹83.88 Crore
Language: Telugu
Box Office: ₹83.88 crore
Rounding out the list is Ustaad Bhagat Singh, with reported collections of ₹83.88 crore.
Although its collection is significantly lower than the films occupying the top positions, the movie still ranks among the 10 highest-grossing South Indian films in the figures provided for 2026 so far.
South Indian Cinema’s Box-Office Strength in 2026
The list highlights the remarkable diversity of South Indian cinema. Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films all have multiple entries among the year’s biggest performers.
Telugu cinema is represented by Peddi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, The Raja Saab and Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Tamil cinema features Jana Nayagan, Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons, while Malayalam cinema has Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Drishyam 3 and Vaazha II.
Several films have crossed ₹200 crore, while the top four have reached or approached the ₹300 crore milestone. These figures underline the growing scale of South Indian theatrical releases and their ability to attract audiences beyond their original language markets.
Top 10 South Indian Movies of 2026 So Far
| Rank | Movie | Language | Reported Gross |
| 1 | Peddi | Telugu | ₹364–400 crore |
| 2 | Jana Nayagan | Tamil | ₹335.84 crore |
| 3 | Karuppu | Tamil | ₹310–340 crore |
| 4 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | Telugu | ₹300–310 crore |
| 5 | Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Malayalam | ₹251.65 crore |
| 6 | Drishyam 3 | Malayalam | ₹234.97–242 crore |
| 7 | Vishwanath & Sons | Tamil | ₹240 crore |
| 8 | Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros | Malayalam | ₹235.26 crore |
| 9 | The Raja Saab | Telugu | ₹208.35 crore |
| 10 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Telugu | ₹83.88 crore |
Final Thoughts
The 2026 South Indian box office has delivered several major successes across Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Peddi currently tops the list based on the figures provided, while Jana Nayagan, Karuppu and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu have also achieved exceptional numbers.
With several films still contributing to the year’s theatrical performance, the ranking could change as more releases arrive and existing films continue their box-office runs. For now, these 10 movies represent the biggest South Indian box-office performers in 2026 based on the collection figures provided.
