The Indian film industry, particularly Bollywood, is known for its vibrant song-and-dance spectacles, larger-than-life characters, and passionate storytelling. These elements, combined with a massive domestic audience, often translate to impressive box office numbers. Today, we delve into the top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, based on their net domestic collections:
List of Top 10 Bollywood Movies 2024
1. Jawan (2023): ₹525.50 Crore
Shah Rukh Khan’s sci-fi action extravaganza, directed by Atlee, shattered box office records upon its release in September 2023. Its global collections stand at a staggering ₹1055 crore, making it the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
2. Gadar 2: The War Hero (2023): ₹524.80 Crore
Sunny Deol’s return in the sequel to the iconic 2001 film resonated deeply with audiences, propelling it to become the second-highest grosser of 2023 and surpassing Baahubali 2’s lifetime collections.
3. Pathaan (2023): ₹524.53 Crore
Another Shah Rukh Khan film, this stylish action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand became the first Hindi film to surpass ₹500 crore nett domestically and was the highest grosser until Jawan arrived.
4. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017): ₹510.99 Crore
This epic historical fantasy from S.S. Rajamouli remains the highest-grossing Indian film in terms of worldwide collections (not adjusted for inflation) and held the top spot in the domestic market for six years.
5. KGF: Chapter 2 (2022): ₹435.33 Crore
Yash’s action period film set in the Kolar Gold Fields became the highest-grossing Kannada film ever and proved its pan-India appeal with its impressive Hindi collections.
6. Dangal (2016): ₹374.43 Crore
Aamir Khan’s biographical sports drama about wrestler Mahavir Phogat and his daughters resonated with audiences across the country, making it the highest-grossing non-franchise film on this list.
7. Sanju (2018): ₹342.57 Crore
Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Sanjay Dutt in this biographical drama garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, making it the highest-grossing film for director Rajkumar Hirani.
8. PK (2014): ₹340.80 Crore
This satirical science fiction comedy-drama from Rajkumar Hirani, starring Aamir Khan, tackled social issues with humor and heart, propelling it to box office glory.
9. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017): ₹339.16 Crore
Salman Khan’s action sequel to Ek Tha Tiger performed incredibly well at the box office, showcasing the star’s enduring popularity.
10. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015): ₹320.34 Crore
Salman Khan’s emotional drama about an Indian man who helps a mute Pakistani girl reunite with her family struck a chord with audiences, making it a commercial and critical success.
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