Director Cheran
· Cast Cheran, Sneha, Gopika
· Released 2004
Worldwide
₹16 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹16 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹2 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹4 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Autograph is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹16 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹4 Cr, representing a 400% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Boxoffy Read
Cheran's Autograph is one of Tamil cinema's most delicately constructed romantic films — an episodic story structured around a man's memories of the women who shaped his life before his wedding. The film's emotional intelligence and its willingness to let scenes breathe without conventional dramatic acceleration made it a significant departure from Tamil commercial cinema's usual tempo.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Autograph was reportedly made on a budget of ₹4 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹16 Cr India nett — a 4.0x multiple on production cost and a 400% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹16 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-2.88 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Autograph at roughly ₹6 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
Autograph is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹16 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹4 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Autograph collected ₹16 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹16 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Autograph released in 2004 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Autograph was directed by Cheran. The 2004 Tamil film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹16 Cr India nett.