This ranking lists the highest-grossing Indian films produced by Indian cinema, based on conservative global box office estimates as reported by organisations classified as green by Wikipedia.[a] The figures are not adjusted for inflation. However, there is no official tracking of figures and sources publishing data are frequently pressured to increase their estimates.[1]
Overview
Indian films have been screened in markets around the world since the early 20th century.[2] Since 2003, there are markets in over 90 countries where films from India are screened.[3] During the first decade of the 21st century, there was a steady rise in the ticket price, a tripling in the number of theatres and an increase in the number of prints of a film being released, which led to a large increase in the box office collections.[4]
As of 2014, Hindi cinema represents 43% of the net box office revenue in India, while Telugu and Tamil cinema represent 36%, and other industries constitute 21%.[5] As of 2020, the combined revenue of all other language film industries has surpassed that of the Hindi film industry.[6] By 2021, Telugu cinema became the largest film industry of India in terms of box-office.[7][8][9] In 2023, the Hindi film industry accounted for 44% of box office revenue, followed by the Telugu industry at 19% and the Tamil industry at 16%. The Kannada (5%), Malayalam (3%), Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati and Bhojpuri industries contributed to the remainder, while the foreign film industry made up 9% of the total revenue.[10]
Key
- Background shading indicates that a film, or at least one from a series, is currently showing in theatres worldwide.
Highest-grossing films
The following table lists the top 50 highest-grossing Indian films worldwide.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Dangal | ₹1,914–2,200 crore | Hindi | 2016 | [c] |
2 | Pushpa 2: The Rule * | ₹1,800 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [17][18][19] |
3 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,747–1,810.60 crore | Telugu Tamil | 2017 | [d] |
4 | RRR | ₹1,260–1,387 crore | Telugu | 2022 | [e] |
5 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹1,187–1,250 crore | Kannada | 2022 | [f] |
6 | Jawan | ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [g] |
7 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,027–1,200 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [h] |
8 | Pathaan | ₹1,050.30–1,052.50 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [i] |
9 | Animal | ₹917.82 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [46] |
10 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹867–969.06 crore | Hindi | 2015 | [j] |
11 | Stree 2 | ₹837–874.58 crore | Hindi | 2024 | [k] |
12 | Secret Superstar | ₹835–966 crore | Hindi | 2017 | [l] |
13 | PK | ₹750.60–769.89 crore | Hindi | 2014 | [m] |
14 | Gadar 2 | ₹687–691.08 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [n] |
15 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | Tamil | 2018 | [o] |
16 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹618.06–700 crore | Telugu | 2023 | [p] |
17 | Sultan | ₹613–623.33 crore | Hindi | 2016 | |
18 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | Tamil | 2023 | [r] |
19 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹599.72–650 crore | Telugu Tamil | 2015 | [s] |
20 | Leo | ₹595–620.50 crore | Tamil | 2023 | [t] |
21 | Sanju | ₹578.45–586.85 crore | Hindi | 2018 | [u] |
22 | Tiger Zinda Hai | ₹565.10 crore | Hindi | 2017 | [74] |
23 | Padmaavat | ₹563.55–571.98 crore | Hindi | 2018 | [v] |
24 | Dhoom 3 | ₹556.74–558.42 crore | Hindi | 2013 | [w] |
25 | War | ₹474.79–475.62 crore | Hindi | 2019 | [x] |
26 | Dunki | ₹470.6 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [79] |
27 | Tiger 3 | ₹466.63 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [80] |
28 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | Tamil | 2022 | [y] |
29 | Andhadhun | ₹444.48–456.89 crore | Hindi | 2018 | [z] |
30 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–456 crore | Tamil | 2024 | [aa] |
31 | Vikram | ₹424–500 crore | Tamil | 2022 | [ab] |
32 | Saaho | ₹419–439 crore | Telugu Hindi | 2019 | [ac] |
33 | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | ₹418.80–430.77 crore | Hindi | 2022 | [ad] |
34 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | ₹417.51 crore | Hindi | 2024 | [97] |
35 | Devara: Part 1 | ₹403.80–521 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [ae] |
36 | Kantara | ₹400–450 crore | Kannada | 2022 | [af] |
37 | 3 Idiots | ₹397.08–415 crore | Hindi | 2009 | [ag][112] |
38 | Chennai Express | ₹395.92–424.54 crore | Hindi | 2013 | [ah] |
39 | Krrish 3 | ₹393.37 crore | Hindi | 2013 | [113] |
40 | Simmba | ₹391.68–400.19 crore | Hindi | 2018 | [ai] |
41 | Singham Again | ₹389.64 crore | Hindi | 2024 | [115] |
42 | Kabir Singh | ₹373.50–379.02 crore | Hindi | 2019 | [aj] |
43 | Dilwale | ₹372.23–376.85 crore | Hindi | 2015 | [ak] |
44 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | ₹365.46–388.48 crore | Hindi | 2015 | [al] |
45 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹360–373 crore | Telugu | 2021 | [am] |
46 | Tanhaji | ₹358.78–367.65 crore | Hindi | 2020 | [an] |
47 | Bajirao Mastani | ₹355.61–358.10 crore | Hindi | 2015 | [ao] |
48 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | ₹355.61 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [120] |
49 | Kick | ₹351.80–388.70 crore | Hindi | 2014 | [ap] |
50 | Adipurush | ₹350 crore | Hindi Telugu | 2023 | [20] |
Highest-grossing films by language
Cinema of West Bengal was the center of Indian cinema in the 1930s,[121] and accounted for a quarter of India's film output in the 1950s.[122] Cinema in South India accounted for nearly half of India's cinema halls in the 1940s.[2]
Assamese
Assamese cinema is a part of Indian cinema, based in Assam, and is dedicated to the production of films in the Assamese-language. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Assamese films produced in the Assamese film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Sri Raghupati | ₹13.81 crore | 2023 | [123] |
2 | Ratnakar | ₹9 crore | 2019 | [124] |
Bengali
Cinema of West Bengal, also known as Tollywood or Bengali cinema, is a part of Indian cinema. It is based in the Tollygunge region of Kolkata, West Bengal, and is dedicated to the production of films in the Bengali-language. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Indian Bengali films.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Amazon Obhijaan | ₹48.63 crore | 2017 | [125] |
2 | Bohurupi | ₹17.25 crore | 2024 | [126] |
3 | Chander Pahar | ₹15–16.53 crore | 2013 | [aq] |
4 | Khadaan | ₹15 crore | 2024 | [128] |
5 | Projapoti | ₹13 crore | 2022 | [129] |
6 | Boss 2: Back to Rule[ar] | ₹10.50 crore | 2017 | [130] |
7 | Pather Panchali | ₹10 crore | 1955 | [131] |
8 | Sathi | ₹9.80 crore | 2002 | [132] |
9 | Paran Jai Jaliya Re | ₹9.50 crore | 2009 | [132] |
10 | Rangbaaz | ₹9 crore | 2013 | [133] |
Bhojpuri
Bhojpuri cinema is a part of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of films in the Bhojpuri-language. Its major production centres are Lucknow and Patna. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Bhojpuri films produced in the Bhojpuri film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Sasura Bada Paisawala | ₹35 crore | 2003 | [134] |
2 | Ganga | ₹35 crore | 2006 | |
3 | Pratigya | ₹22 crore | 2008 | |
4 | Border | ₹19 crore | 2018 | |
5 | Nirahua Hindustani | ₹14 crore | 2014 | |
6 | Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna | 2017 |
Gujarati
Gujarati cinema is a part of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of films in the Gujarati-language. It is based in Ahmedabad and is sometimes referred to as Dhollywood.[135] The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Gujarati films produced in the Gujarati film industry.
Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Chaal Jeevi Laiye! | ₹40–50 crore | 2019 | [136] |
2 | 3 Ekka | ₹25 crore | 2023 | [137] |
3 | Shu Thayu? | ₹21 crore | 2018 | [138] |
4 | Hellaro | ₹16 crore | 2019 | [139] |
5 | Fakt Mahilao Maate | ₹12.65 crore | 2022 | [140] |
6 | Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya | ₹10 crore | 1998 | [141] |
Hindi
Hindi cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[142] The films are made primarily in the Hindi-language.[143] It is often known as Bollywood and is one of the largest film producers in India as well as a major centre of film production worldwide.[144][145] The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films produced in the Hindi film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Dangal | ₹1,914–₹2,200 crore | 2016 | [c] |
2 | Jawan | ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore | 2023 | [g] |
3 | Pathaan | ₹1,050.30–1052.50 crore | 2023 | [i] |
4 | Animal | ₹917.82 crore | 2023 | [46] |
5 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹867–969.06 crore | 2015 | [j] |
6 | Stree 2 | ₹837–874.58 crore | 2024 | [k] |
7 | Secret Superstar | ₹835–966 crore | 2017 | [l] |
8 | PK | ₹750.60–769.89 crore | 2014 | [m] |
9 | Gadar 2 | ₹687–691.08 crore | 2023 | [n] |
10 | Sultan | ₹613–623.33 crore | 2016 | [q] |
Kannada
Kannada cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore. The films are made primarily in Kannada-language. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Kannada films produced in the Kannada film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹1,187–1,250 crore | 2022 | [f] |
2 | Kantara | ₹400–450 crore | 2022 | [af] |
3 | KGF: Chapter 1 | ₹250 crore | 2018 | [146] |
4 | Vikrant Rona | ₹159–210 crore | 2022 | [as] |
5 | James | ₹151 crore | 2022 | [152] |
6 | 777 Charlie | ₹105 crore | 2022 | [152] |
7 | Kaatera | ₹104 crore | 2023 | [153] |
8 | Roberrt | ₹102 crore | 2021 | [154] |
9 | Raajakumara | ₹75 crore | 2017 | [155] |
10 | Mungaru Male | ₹70.1 crore | 2006 | [156] |
Malayalam
Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood by certain media outlets, is a part of Indian cinema, based in Kerala and dedicated to the production of films in the Malayalam-language. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films produced in the Malayalam film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Manjummel Boys | ₹242 crore | 2024 | [157] |
2 | 2018 | ₹176 crore | 2023 | [158] |
3 | The Goat Life | ₹158–160 crore | 2024 | [157][159] |
4 | Aavesham | ₹156 crore | 2024 | [157] |
5 | Pulimurugan | ₹137–152 crore | 2016 | [at] |
6 | Premalu | ₹136 crore | 2024 | [162] |
7 | Lucifer | ₹125.50–127 crore | 2019 | [au] |
8 | ARM | ₹106.75 crore | 2024 | [163] |
9 | Marco | ₹104–115 crore | 2024 | [164] |
10 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | ₹90.25 crore | 2023 | [165] |
Marathi
Marathi cinema is a part of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of films in the Marathi-language and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Marathi films produced in the Marathi film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Sairat | ₹110 crore | 2016 | [166] |
2 | Baipan Bhaari Deva | ₹92 crore | 2023 | [167] |
3 | Sachin: A Billion Dreams[av] | ₹76.86 crore | 2017 | [168] |
4 | Pawankhind | ₹75 crore | 2022 | [169] |
5 | Ved | ₹75 crore | 2022 | [170] |
6 | Natsamrat | ₹48–50 crore | 2016 | [aw] |
7 | Lai Bhaari | ₹40 crore | 2014 | [172] |
8 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | ₹40 crore | 2015 | [171] |
Odia
Odia cinema, also known as Ollywood, is a part of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of films in the Odia-language, and is based in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Odisha. The first Odia film, Sita Bibaha, was released in 1936.[173][174] The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Odia films produced in the Odia film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Balunga Toka | ₹4 crore | 2011 | [175] |
Punjabi
Punjabi cinema is a part of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of films in the Punjabi-language. It is based in Amritsar, Ludhiana and Mohali, Punjab.[176][177] The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Punjabi films produced in the Punjabi film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Jatt & Juliet 3 | ₹101 crore | 2024 | [178] |
2 | Carry on Jatta 3 | ₹91–100 crore | 2023 | [ax] |
3 | Mastaney | ₹69 crore | 2023 | [181] |
4 | Carry on Jatta 2 | ₹60 crore | 2018 | [180][179] |
5 | Saunkan Saunkne | 58 crore | 2022 | [179] |
6 | Honsla Rakh | ₹55 crore | 2021 | [179] |
7 | Shadaa | ₹54.50 crore | 2019 | [179] |
8 | Chal Mera Putt 2 | ₹54 crore | 2020 | [179] |
9 | Chaar Sahibzaade | ₹50 crore | 2014 | [179] |
10 | Sardaar Ji | ₹45–50 crore | 2015 | [ay] |
Tamil
Tamil cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The films are made primarily in Tamil-language. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Tamil films produced in the Tamil film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | 2018 | [o] |
2 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | 2023 | [r] |
3 | Leo | ₹595–620.50 crore | 2023 | [t] |
4 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | 2022 | [y] |
5 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–456 crore | 2024 | [aa] |
6 | Vikram | ₹424–500 crore | 2022 | [ab] |
7 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ₹345 crore | 2023 | [183] |
8 | Amaran | ₹331.27 crore | 2024 | [184] |
9 | Varisu | ₹290–293 crore | 2023 | [az] |
10 | Bigil | ₹285–300 crore | 2019 | [ba] |
Telugu
Telugu cinema is a part of Indian cinema producing films in the Telugu-language, in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is centered in the Hyderabad neighbourhood of Film Nagar.[190] The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films produced in the Telugu film industry.
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion[bb] | ₹1,747–1,810 crore | 2017 | [d] |
2 | Pushpa 2: The Rule * | ₹1,719.5 crore | 2024 | [191] |
3 | RRR | ₹1,260–1,387 crore | 2022 | [e] |
4 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,042–1,200 crore | 2024 | [h] |
5 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹618.06–700 crore | 2023 | [p] |
6 | Baahubali: The Beginning[bb] | ₹599.72–650 crore | 2015 | [s] |
7 | Saaho[bc] | ₹419–439 crore | 2019 | [ac] |
8 | Devara: Part 1 | ₹403.80–521 crore | 2024 | [ae] |
9 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹360–373 crore | 2021 | [am] |
10 | Hanu-Man | ₹301–350 crore | 2024 | [bd] |
Highest-grossing films by opening day
Rank[b] | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
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1 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹280 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [194] |
2 | RRR | ₹223 crore | Telugu | 2022 | [195] |
3 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion[bb] | ₹217 crore | Telugu Tamil | 2017 | [196] |
4 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹165.37 crore | Kannada | 2022 | [197] |
5 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹161.50–180 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [be] |
6 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹145 crore | Telugu | 2023 | [200] |
7 | Leo | ₹144 crore | Tamil | 2023 | [201] |
8 | Devara: Part 1 | ₹132 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [202] |
9 | Adipurush[bf] | ₹126 crore | Hindi Telugu | 2023 | [203] |
10 | Jawan | ₹125 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [204] |
Highest-grossing films by month
Month | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
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January | Pathaan | ₹1,050.30–1,052.50 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [i] |
February | Manjummel Boys | ₹242 crore | Malayalam | 2024 | [157] |
March | RRR | ₹1,188–1387 crore | Telugu | 2022 | [e] |
April | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion[bb] | ₹1,747–2,500 crore | Telugu Tamil | 2017 | [d] |
May | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ₹319.60 crore | Hindi | 2013 | [205] |
June | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,042–1,200 crore | Telugu | 2024 | [h] |
July | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹867–969.06 crore | Hindi | 2015 | [j] |
August | Stree 2 | ₹837–874.58 crore | Hindi | 2024 | [k] |
September | Jawan | ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore | Hindi | 2023 | [g] |
October | Secret Superstar | ₹835–966 crore | Hindi | 2017 | [l] |
November | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | Tamil | 2018 | [o] |
December | Dangal | ₹1,914–₹2,500 crore | Hindi | 2016 | [c] |
Highest-grossing films by year
Highest-grossing franchises
The Khiladi franchise was the first film franchise to gross over ₹100 crore, followed by the Krrish film series. Baahubali is the first franchise to collect over ₹1,000 crore at the box office, and the only franchise where all the films have grossed at least ₹400 crore worldwide.
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