The box office in 2011 was dominated by star-driven vehicles that achieved massive worldwide collections:
: A political thriller starring Jiiva and Karthika Nair that grossed ₹55 crore , praised for its investigative journalism plot and high-energy music.
: A milestone for Ajith Kumar, this Venkat Prabhu-directed heist thriller grossed ₹75 crore and became a cult favorite for its stylish anti-hero lead.
: Starring Suriya and Shruti Haasan, this science-fiction action film earned an estimated ₹105 crore worldwide, making it the year's top grosser.