Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon, also starring Anupama Parameswaran and Kayadu Lohar, has successfully ended its theatrical journey with an impressive worldwide collection. The film, which released with moderate expectations, turned out to be a surprise hit and became one of the top-grossing Tamil films of 2025.
A Dream Run at the Box Office
Released on February 21, Dragon was directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and hit the screens in both Tamil and Telugu. Later, it was also dubbed and released in Hindi. From its very first day, the film started strong and kept up the momentum throughout its theatrical run.
The coming-of-age comedy-drama not only struck a chord with the audience but also received positive reviews from critics. Viewers praised the cast’s performances and the heartfelt storytelling. Thanks to the great word-of-mouth, the film continued to perform well even in the following weeks.
India Box Office Collection
In India, Dragon collected ₹50.27 crores in its opening week alone. It continued to draw crowds and added another ₹52.28 crores in the days that followed. By the end of its theatrical run, the film had earned ₹102.55 crores net in India. With taxes included, the Indian gross collection stands at ₹121 crores.
Overseas Success
Dragon also did very well overseas. Despite Pradeep Ranganathan being relatively new to the industry, the film managed to earn ₹33 crores gross in international markets. This is a big achievement, especially for a second-time actor-director like Pradeep.
Final Worldwide Total
When combining both the Indian and international collections, Dragon has earned a whopping ₹154 crores gross at the worldwide box office. This makes it the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 so far, just behind Good Bad Ugly.
Box Office Breakdown:
- India Net Collection – ₹102.55 crores
- India Gross Collection – ₹121 crores
- Overseas Gross Collection – ₹33 crores
- Worldwide Gross Total – ₹154 crores
Dragon vs Love Today: A Huge Leap
For those who don’t know, Pradeep Ranganathan made his debut as a director and actor with Love Today in 2022. That film was also a big hit and made ₹83.55 crores gross worldwide. Now, with Dragon, Pradeep has beaten his own record.
Dragon has collected 84.32% more than Love Today, showing huge growth in his popularity and fan base. This proves that Pradeep is here to stay and is fast becoming one of the most promising stars in Tamil cinema.
Final Thoughts
With a solid storyline, strong performances, and an emotional connection with the audience, Dragon managed to become a big winner at the box office. It not only exceeded expectations but also set a new benchmark for Pradeep Ranganathan’s career.
As fans wait eagerly for his next project, Dragon stands tall as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year. The film’s box office success clearly shows that good content always finds its audience, no matter the competition.
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