3 Tamil films of 1996 ranked by box office. #1: Vasantha Vaasal (₹1.3 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasantha Vaasal | M R | ₹20 lakh | ₹1.3 crore | 6.50x | |
| Indian | Shankar | $1.8 million | $4.2 million | 2.33x | ||
| Kadhal Kottai | Agathiyan | $500,000 | $500,000 | 1.00x |
Figures are shown in the currency they were reported in (Wikipedia, Wikidata or TMDB); no conversion.