In 2013, the Tamil film industry saw a mix of high-budget action blockbusters and critically acclaimed experimental cinema. The year's highest-grossing film was Vishwaroopam , which earned roughly ₹220 crore worldwide. Top Blockbusters of 2013
The year was dominated by several high-profile releases that achieved massive worldwide success. Kamal Haasan's magnum opus, , led the pack with a worldwide gross of ₹220 crore, despite significant pre-release controversies. Other major commercial successes included: Singam 2 : Suriya's high-octane sequel grossed ₹136 crore.