Maddock Films, founded by visionary producer Dinesh Vijan in 2005, has revolutionized Bollywood’s horror-comedy genre while producing diverse commercial hits. In 2024 alone, the production house generated combined profits of approximately ₹450 crore, establishing itself as one of India’s most successful film studios. Here are the top 10 highest-grossing Maddock Films movies ranked by worldwide box office collection.
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Top 10 Maddock Films Movies by Revenue
| Rank | Film | Worldwide Collection | Budget | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stree 2 | ₹874.58 crore | ₹105 crore | 2024 |
| 2 | Hindi Medium | ₹322 crore | ₹23 crore | 2017 |
| 3 | Bala | ₹171 crore | ₹25 crore | 2019 |
| 4 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | ₹150 crore+ | ₹75 crore | 2024 |
| 5 | Munjya | ₹132 crore | ₹30 crore | 2024 |
| 6 | Luka Chuppi | ₹128 crore | ₹20 crore | 2019 |
| 7 | Stree | ₹180 crore+ | ₹20 crore | 2018 |
| 8 | Bhediya | ₹100 crore+ | ₹60 crore | 2022 |
| 9 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | ₹108 crore | ₹30 crore | 2023 |
| 10 | Cocktail | ₹117 crore | ₹45 crore | 2012 |
1. Stree 2 – ₹874.58 Crore
With a box office share in India alone more than triple its ₹105 crore budget, Stree 2 generated over ₹350 crore in profit for the makers, achieving an ROI of more than 300%. This makes it the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 and a historic blockbuster.
Why It Dominates: The sequel perfectly expanded the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe while maintaining the perfect balance of scares and laughs that made the original a hit.
2. Hindi Medium – ₹322 Crore
Irrfan Khan’s social satire collected ₹322.4 crore worldwide, with the majority coming from its phenomenal China release where it crossed ₹223 crore. Made on a modest ₹23 crore budget, it became one of the most profitable Indian films internationally.
Impact: The film won Best Film and Best Actor for Khan at the 63rd Filmfare Awards, cementing Maddock’s reputation for content-driven cinema.
3. Bala – ₹171 Crore
Ayushmann Khurrana’s comedy-drama about premature balding grossed ₹171.49 crore worldwide against a production budget of just ₹25 crore, making it a massive commercial success.
Social Message: The film tackled body positivity and colorism with humor and sensitivity, proving that meaningful cinema can be commercially viable.
4. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya – ₹150 Crore+
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s romantic comedy about a man falling in love with a robot was one of three highly profitable Maddock releases in 2024.
Innovation: The film’s unique premise and execution showcased Maddock’s willingness to experiment with unconventional storylines.
5. Munjya – ₹132 Crore
Released with minimal expectations, Munjya crossed ₹100 crore despite being made at a very limited ₹30 crore cost and with a relatively unknown star cast.
Folklore Magic: Based on Maharashtrian folklore, the film proved that compelling regional stories have universal appeal.
6. Luka Chuppi – ₹128 Crore
Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s rom-com about live-in relationships collected ₹128.86 crore worldwide, making it one of 2019’s biggest successes.
Social Commentary: The film addressed taboo topics with humor, typical of Maddock’s intelligent storytelling approach.
7. Stree – ₹180 Crore+ (Estimated)
The film that launched the entire Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe remains a genre-defining blockbuster. Its unprecedented success paved the way for an entire cinematic universe.
8. Bhediya – ₹100 Crore+
Varun Dhawan’s werewolf transformation story featured stunning VFX and an environmental message, further expanding the horror-comedy universe.
9. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke – ₹108 Crore
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s middle-class romance resonated with audiences, proving Maddock’s versatility beyond horror-comedy.
10. Cocktail – ₹117 Crore
One of Maddock’s earlier hits, this urban love triangle featuring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty showcased the production house’s ability to create stylish, contemporary cinema.
The Maddock Formula for Success
Budget Efficiency: The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe has grossed a combined ₹1,186 crore against a combined budget of ₹235 crore, demonstrating exceptional return on investment.
Genre Mastery: The production house has perfected the horror-comedy blend, creating a sub-genre that consistently delivers both critically and commercially.
Content Over Stars: Maddock prioritizes strong scripts, enabling even modest-budget films with emerging actors to become massive hits.
Future Outlook
In early 2025, Maddock Films announced eight films in their horror-comedy universe, including Stree 3, Bhediya 2, Shakti Shalini, and Chamunda, culminating in Doosara Mahayudh scheduled for October 18, 2028.
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