# Top 10 Highest Opening Bollywood Movies in India

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Published: 2024-12-07  
Updated: 2024-12-07  
Author: Ishika Setia

Never before in history has the box office opening been this big for [Bollywood](https://www.bollywood.com/), and records have been shattered every single time with the help of big-budget movies and superstar projects. Here is a list of the top 10 highest opening Bollywood movies in India.

## **Table of Contents**

## **Top 10 Highest Opening Bollywood Movies in India: Record-Breaking Blockbusters**

### **Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)**

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The long-awaited sequel of the film smashed opening day records, collecting a staggering ₹72 crore. Pushpa 2 hit the theaters in the country like a storm with a mix of action, drama, and gripping storyline.

### **Jawan (2023)**

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Shah Rukh Khan’s [Jawan](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Jawan), with its over-the-top action sequences and mass appeal, became a nationwide phenomenon with ₹65.5 crore on the opening day. The hype was added by the fact, that SRK had a double role, thus making it a mega-blockbuster.

### **Pathaan (2023)**

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Marking SRK’s comeback to the big screen, Pathaan was an instant hit. Opening with a record ₹55 crore, the spy thriller announced Bollywood’s arrival big time in 2023.

### **Animal (2023)**

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With its gun-toting action and dark family dynamics, Ranbir Kapoor’s action-packed Animal griped viewers, raking in ₹54.75 crore on its opening day.

### **KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)**

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Primarily a Kannada movie, KGF 2 was a game-changer in Hindi space, where the Joker in Yash unleashed massive demand leading to a ₹53.95 crore opening.

### **Stree 2 (2024)**

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This horror-comedy sequel arrived like a breath of fresh air when on opening day it raked in ₹51.8 crore, an overwhelming mix of scares and laughs in perfect time.

### **War (2019)**

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War, an action fest with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, collected a ₹51.6 crore opening.

### **Thugs of Hindostan (2018)**

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Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s star power ensured that the historical action film Thugs of Hindostan opened to ₹50.75 crore, a feat made possible largely due to its pre-Diwali release.

### **Singham Again (2024)**

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Ajay Devgn’s return as Bajirao Singham in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe was a treat for the fans and was rewarded with ₹43.5 crore on day one.

### **Tiger 3 (2023)**

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Salman Khan’s spy extravaganza Tiger 3 stormed into theatres with a ₹43 crore opening to take its rightful place in the YRF Spy Universe.

## **FAQs**

### **Which Bollywood movie holds the highest opening day collection in India?**

Pushpa 2: The Rule leads with a record-breaking ₹72 crore net on its opening day.

### **How many 2024 movies are in the top 10 list?**

Four movies from 2024 made the list: Pushpa 2, Stree 2, Singham Again, and Animal.