We have made a list of the top 10 highest grossing Indian movies ever. Dangal has ranked first in the list of the highest-grossing movie ever with its earnings of $12.39 million. Baahubali 2 comes in second with $20.19 million. K.G.F. Chapter 2 is one of the top Indian films that has ranked at the third position with a gross income of 1202.5 crore.
List of Top 10 Highest Grossing Indian movies:
1. Dangal
Rating: 8.3
Gross: $12.39M
Worldwide Gross: 1924.7cr
The movie “Dangal” is about Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler, and his two daughters who face societal oppression as they strive for success in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games. “Dangal” is a biographical sports drama film released in 2016 in India. It was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film was made under Aamir Khan Productions in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company India.
The film stars Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, a pehlwani amateur wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari to become India’s first world-class female wrestlers. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra portray the adult versions of the two Phogat sisters, Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar their younger versions, Sakshi Tanwar their mother, and Aparshakti Khurana adult version of their cousin, Ritvik Sahore his younger version, all of them except Tanwar and Sahore in their film debuts.
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Rating: 8.2
Gross: $20.19M
Worldwide Gross: 1749cr
When Shiva, the son of Bahubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom. The second cinematic part in the Baahubali franchise is the follow-up to Baahubali: The Beginning, serving as both a sequel and a prequel. The film is set in medieval India and follows the sibling rivalry between Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva; the latter conspires against the former and has him killed by Kattappa. Years later, Amarendra’s son returns to avenge his death.
The director of the film is S.S. Rajamouli. The movie features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is a 2017 Indian epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It was produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner Arka Media Works.
3. K.G.F: Chapter 2
Worldwide Gross: 1230cr
K.G.F: Chapter 2 is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language period action film written and directed by Prashanth Neel, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale Films. In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky’s name strikes fear into his foes. While his allies look up to him, the government sees him as a threat to law and order.
Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy. The director of the film is Prashanth Nee. The movie features Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Srinidhi Shetty. The second installment in a two-part series serves as a sequel to the 2018 film K.G.F: Chapter 1. The film stars an ensemble cast of Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Archana Jois, Achyuth Kumar, Rao Ramesh, Vasishta N. Simha, T. S. Nagabharana and Malavika Avinash.
4. RRR
Worldwide Gross: 1202.5cr
A fictitious story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home before they started fighting for their country in the 1920s. Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty. The director of the film is S.S. Rajamouli. The movie features N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt RRR is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language epic action drama film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It was produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainment. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris.
5. Pathaan
Worldwide Gross: 1020.9cr
The fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, Pathaan is an action spy-thriller movie directed by Siddharth Anand. The film’s story, screenplay, and dialogue were penned by Siddharth Anand, Shridhar Raghavan, and Abbas Tyrewala. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham in the main lead roles, along with Dimple Kapadia, Siddhant Ghegadmal, and many others in supporting roles. Shahrukh Kahn has come for the incredible Indian spy to take on the leader of a group of mercenaries who have nefarious plans to target his homeland. The director of the film is Siddharth Anand. The movie features Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia.
6. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Worldwide Gross: 858.8cr
Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi language adventure drama film that contains a touch of comedy. The story film follows an Indian man with a magnanimous heart who takes a young mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family. The story of the film has been co-written and directed by Kabir Khan. The film features Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Kareena Kapoor. The story of the movie mainly follows the original tales. The film has been produced by Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh, and Kabir Khan. The film made fans crazy.
7. Secret Superstar
Worldwide Gross: 858 Cr
The story film follows an Indian Muslim high school girl Insia, and her mother Najma living with her younger brother Guddu, and an abusive father Farookh. talented teenage singer-songwriter living amid domestic abuse becomes a YouTube sensation after a video in which she hides her identity goes viral. We will see the story of a teenage girl who has uploaded a video on YouTube that makes her a famous YouTube face. She is disguising her identity with a niqab, and also hiding her relationship with her mother, father, and mentor. The film features Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij, and Raj Arjun.
8. PK
Gross: $10.62M
Worldwide Gross: 742.3cr
The story film follows an innocent alien who has landed on earth but loses his communication but loses the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship. After landing on Earth he meets with Jaggu who is a heartbroken reporter and tries to find his device. As time goes he has raised many thought-provoking questions. His innocent nature and childlike questions force the country to evaluate the impact of their religious views on their people. The film has been directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film featured Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani.
9. 2.0
Gross: $5.57M
Worldwide Gross: 647.7cr
After mobiles start mysteriously flying out of the hands of people in Chennai, Dr. Vaseegaran summons his trusted robot Chitti to ward off the bird-shaped supernatural powers of Pakshirajan. This movie by Rajnikanth has come to a revolution in the Indian science fiction category. This is the seventh highest-grossing film in India and become the ninth highest-grossing film across the world. The film has been directed by S. Shankar, The film features Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, and Adil Hussain. the movie has been directed by S. Shankar. The story has been written by S. Shankar. The movie contains a big fight between technologies.
10. Sultan
Gross: 623.33Crore
Sultan is a classic underdog tale about a wrestler’s journey, looking for a comeback by defeating all odds. The director of the film is Ali Abbas Zadar. The film features Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda, and Amit Sadh. The story film focuses on Sultan Ali Khan. He is a fictional pehlwani wrestler champion from Haryana. In this film, the successful career of the wrestler is affecting his personal life. The film was produced by Aditya Chopra. The film features Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. In this film, the role of Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma really attracts the audience.
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FAQs
Is there a definitive list of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian movies?
The rankings can fluctuate slightly depending on the source and if worldwide or domestic gross is considered. However, some films consistently top the list.
What factors contribute to a movie’s high box office collection in India?
Star power:Â Big-name actors and actresses can attract larger audiences.
Genre: Action, comedy, and masala films (combining genres) often perform well commercially.
Budget and production value:Â High production quality with impressive visuals and music can be a draw.
Marketing and hype:Â Effective promotional campaigns create anticipation.
What are some of the top contenders for the highest-grossing Indian film?
Here are some frequent flyers on the “top 10” list (as of June 27, 2024):
Dangal (2016): A biographical sports drama about a father training his daughters to become wrestlers.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017): The epic conclusion of a fantasy action film with grand visuals and a captivating story.
RRR (2022): A fictional historical drama about two legendary Indian revolutionaries.
KGF: Chapter 2 (2022): The sequel to a hugely successful action drama following a gangster’s rise to power.
Do these movies represent all of Indian cinema?
Absolutely not! Indian cinema offers a vast array of genres, languages, and independent productions. The top earners represent a small portion but showcase the commercial strength of the industry.
Where can I find information about box office collections?
Websites like Box Office Mojo or Bollywood Hungama track box office figures, though exact data can vary slightly between sources.
Are there any upcoming movies expected to be high grossers?
Predicting future box office success is tricky, but highly anticipated films with big stars or popular franchises might be contenders.
