New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Tamil films have had a successful year at the box office so far. Several films brought audiences back to the theatre, including big-budget blockbusters and smaller, unexpected films. While Nelson and Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is predicted to hit the Rs.1,000 crore milestone, films like Dorothy and Modha Rathiri have hinted at the audience's interest in stories beyond mainstream commercial cinema.

Jailer 2 has grossed Rs.755.50 crore worldwide, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, reported The Hollywood Reporter. In contrast, Dorothy, a film that explores masculinity and the transition of a trans woman, has earned Rs.15.88 crore in India net collections despite a challenging release window.

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