Vijay Thalapathy’s 2023 record is under siege. Not by a sequel, not by a franchise — but by Suriya, who’s riding a two-film wave in 2026 that could see him dethrone the man once dubbed Kollywood’s biggest draw. The numbers are still far from matching Vijay’s 905.63 crore haul from Varisu and Leo, but Suriya’s momentum is real: 527.23 crore gross from just Karuppu and Vishwanath And Sons, both of which landed with strong word-of-mouth. That’s not a fluke. It’s a comeback arc written in box-office receipts. Karuppu alone crossed 315 crore globally after a decade-long dry spell. Then came Vishwanath And Sons, adding 212.23 crore. Together, they’ve made Suriya the only actor in 2026 to breach the 500-crore mark. But the final act? Scene. One film left. One chance. To beat Vijay’s 2023 total, Scene would need to clear 378.41 crore worldwide. That’s a tall ask. But let’s not forget, Suriya already delivered a 300-crore hit without the pressure of a legacy. If Scene clicks? History isn’t just possible. It’s brewing. The question now isn’t whether he can do it. It’s whether the audience will give him the chance to try. And if they do, the throne might be up for grabs.