Dragon Lifetime Box Office Collection: How Much Did Pradeep Ranganathan's Film Earn In Tamil Nadu?

Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon has become the biggest hit at the Tamil box office in 2025. The coming-of-age comedy-drama has given superb profits to the makers despite releasing with minimal expectations.

Released on February 21 in both Tamil and Telugu, Dragon has captivated audiences with its unique storyline and stellar performances by Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, and supporting actors like Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, K.S. Ravikumar, and George Maryan.

The film, written and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, deals with a college student who abandons education and secures a high-paying job through deception. However, he is forced to confront his past to avoid exposure. What follows next is the crux of the story. The story and the presentation won the hearts of the audience.

Box Office Breakdown
Opening Day and Weekend
Opening Day (February 21): Dragon kicked off its theatrical run with a solid opening, earning ₹6.5 crore across Tamil and Telugu versions.

First Weekend: The film earned Rs ₹30.05 crore by the end of its first weekend.

Weekly Collections
Week 1: The movie continued its impressive run, minting ₹50.3 crore in its first week. The Tamil version contributed ₹40.85 crore, while the Telugu version added ₹9.45 crore.

Week 2: The film maintained steady collections, adding ₹31.9 crore to its tally. The Tamil version earned ₹25.75 crore, and the Telugu version brought in ₹6.15 crore.

Week 3: Despite new releases, Dragon held its ground, collecting ₹12.8 crore (Tamil: ₹10.6 crore; Telugu: ₹2.2 crore).

Week 4: In its fourth week, the film added ₹4.57 crore (Tamil: ₹3.81 crore; Telugu: ₹0.76 crore).

Lifetime Collections
Total Net Collection: Dragon concluded its theatrical run with a lifetime collection of ₹99.57 crore. The Tamil version contributed ₹81.01 crore, while the Telugu version accounted for ₹18.56 crore.

Gross Collection: The film grossed an impressive ₹115.08 crore at the India box office, cementing its status as a commercial success.

State Wise Break Up Of Collection
Tamil Nadu: The film's strongest market, contributing ₹77.81 crore to the total collections.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The Telugu version performed well, earning ₹21.02 crore.

Karnataka: The film collected ₹11.21 crore in the state.

Kerala: Dragon added ₹3.84 crore from the region.

Rest of India: The film earned ₹1.2 crore from other parts of the country.

Source: Sacnilk

Critical Reception
Dragon was opened to highly positive reviews for its fresh narrative and standout performances. Pradeep Ranganathan's portrayal of the protagonist was particularly praised, along with the film's humorous yet thought-provoking take on societal pressures and career aspirations.

Dragon has come out with flying colours. Thanks to ability to resonate with young audience, the movie has become a sleeperhit of 2025. It has also set a new benchmark for small-budget films with big ambitions.