1 Tamil films of 1983 ranked by box office. #1: Paayum Puli (₹2 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paayum Puli | S. P. Muthuraman | ₹2 crore |
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