Box Office: Kollywood's biggest superstars plan HUGE comeback for struggling industry in next 5 months; details inside

Kollywood gears up for a mega comeback as Ajith, Suriya, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth headline massive releases set to revive the box office in the next 5 months!

Shanaz Syed
Written by Shanaz Syed , Journalist
Published on Apr 07, 2025 | 02:46 PM IST | 2.2K
Rajinikanth, Surya, Ajith, Kamal Haasan
Credits: Kalanithi Maran

The Tamil film industry, aka Kollywood, is gearing up for a massive box office rebound, and the next five months are absolutely packed with high-stakes, star-powered releases. With the industry facing a dry spell in recent months, four significant films led by top stars are now lined up to turn the tide and the buzz is nothing less than electric.

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April 10 sees the release of Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar in a triple-shade role for the first time in his career. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, this stylish action drama promises twists, emotional depth, and high-octane mass moments. The film explores the battle of identity and morality through a gripping gangster drama setup.

Coming up on May 1, Retro, a romantic action, features star hero Suriya in the lead. The film is set in the 1990s, blending a gangster storyline with a romantic narrative under the direction of Karthik Subbaraj. The film co-stars Pooja Hegde and Joju George and is being produced by Stone Bench Films and 2D Entertainment.

June 5 marks the much-awaited release of Thug Life, directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam and starring legendary senior star Kamal Haasan. This gritty gangster action-drama marks a full-fledged reunion of the actor and director, 35 years since the release of their cult film Nayakan (1987), which was part of the Times 100 Global Movies list as well. With Trisha and Silambarasan in pivotal roles, the film is being produced by Kamal and Mani together and is being pegged as a cinematic comeback of epic proportions.

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Last but not least, Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, in which he plays a clearly commercial part, will be the main attraction on August 14. The Sun Pictures-produced and Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed movie is a huge hit for general entertainment, full of flair, memorable scenes, and the quintessential Thalaivar charm.

With this stellar cast, Kollywood is not only making a comeback; it plans to dominate the box office in a big way with this series of movies. With action-packed thrillers and spectacles that draw big crowds, the Tamil film industry looks poised to reclaim its golden touch in the months ahead through these big superstars. Fingers crossed!
 

ALSO READ: Good Bad Ugly Advance Booking: Ajith Kumar starrer clocks BANGER pre-sales of Rs 15 crore for opening weekend

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Shanaz is a Box Office Expert with the energy to narrate and the talent to crunch box office numbers...

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