Which 9 Indian movies are part of ₹1,000-crore club?
The Indian film industry has been witnessing a significant surge in recent years, with several movies crossing the ₹1,000-crore mark globally. This milestone is a testament to the growing popularity and reach of Indian cinema, both domestically and internationally. On Friday, ‘Dhurandhar’ became the ninth Indian movie to achieve this feat, reaching the milestone in just 21 days. In this blog post, we will delve into the nine Indian movies that have crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark, exploring their success stories and what contributed to their massive box office collections.
First on the list is ‘Dangal’, which remains the highest-ever grossing Indian movie. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ is a biographical sports drama that tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become international wrestlers. The movie features Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra in key roles. ‘Dangal’ was released in 2016 and collected over ₹2,000 crores globally, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Next on the list is ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’, a fantasy action film directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movie is a sequel to ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ and features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty in lead roles. ‘Baahubali 2’ was released in 2017 and collected over ₹1,800 crores globally, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
‘Pushpa 2’ is another movie that has crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark. Directed by Sukumar, ‘Pushpa 2’ is an action drama film that features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in key roles. The movie was released in 2023 and has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, both in India and internationally.
The list also includes ‘RRR’, a Telugu-language period action drama film directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The movie features N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt in lead roles and has collected over ₹1,200 crores globally. ‘RRR’ was released in 2022 and has received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, performances, and music.
‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ is another movie that has achieved the ₹1,000-crore milestone. Directed by Prashanth Neel, ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ is an action drama film that features Yash, Sanjay Dutt, and Srinidhi Shetty in key roles. The movie was released in 2022 and has been a massive commercial success, both in India and internationally.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is a science fiction film that has also crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark. Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ features Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, and Deepak Dobriyal in lead roles. The movie was released in 2023 and has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, both in India and internationally.
‘Jawan’ is another movie that has achieved the ₹1,000-crore milestone. Directed by Atlee, ‘Jawan’ is an action thriller film that features Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in key roles. The movie was released in 2023 and has been a massive commercial success, both in India and internationally.
‘Pathaan’ is a spy action thriller film that has also crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Pathaan’ features Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham in lead roles. The movie was released in 2023 and has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, both in India and internationally.
Lastly, ‘Dhurandhar’ is the latest movie to join the ₹1,000-crore club. Directed by Saurabh Jaiswal, ‘Dhurandhar’ features Ranveer Singh in the lead role and was released in 2023. The movie has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, both in India and internationally, and has reached the ₹1,000-crore milestone in just 21 days.
In conclusion, the nine Indian movies that have crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark are a testament to the growing popularity and reach of Indian cinema. These movies have not only performed exceptionally well at the box office but have also received widespread critical acclaim for their direction, performances, and music. As the Indian film industry continues to grow and evolve, we can expect to see more movies crossing the ₹1,000-crore milestone in the future.
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