3 Tamil films of 1988 ranked by box office. #1: Sathya (₹8 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sathya | Suresh Krishna | ₹8 crore | |||
| 2 | Senthoora Poove | P.R. Devaraj | ₹2.5 crore | |||
| Veedu | T. P. Gajendran | $20,000 | $120,000 | 6.00x |
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