Bobby Deol's menacing turn in Vijay's Jana Nayagan is the latest example of Bollywood stars embracing villainous roles in South Indian films. From Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan to Sanjay Dutt and Emraan Hashmi, many Hindi actors have crossed industries to play formidable antagonists.

With Jana Nayagan finally hitting theatres amid massive fanfare, all eyes are on whether Thalapathy Vijay's final film will rewrite box office history. Over the years, the actor has delivered several record-breaking blockbusters that have dominated the global box office. Here's a look at Vijay's highest-grossing films before Jana Nayagan.