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 multiple movies crossing the ₹1,000-crore mark globally. This milestone is a testament to the growing popularity and reach of Indian cinema, not only in the domestic market but also internationally. Recently, ‘Dhurandhar’ became the ninth Indian movie to achieve this feat, reaching the milestone in just 21 days. In this blog post, we will explore the nine Indian movies that have crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark and delve into their success stories.
The first movie to cross the ₹1,000-crore mark was ‘Dangal’, which was released in 2016. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is a biographical sports drama that tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a wrestler who trains his daughters to become international champions. The movie starred Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra in lead roles. ‘Dangal’ not only became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time but also received critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film.
The next movie to join the ₹1,000-crore club was ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’, directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The film is a sequel to the 2015 blockbuster ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ and continues the story of Amarendra Baahubali, who must reclaim his rightful throne. The movie featured an ensemble cast, including Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty. ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ was a massive commercial success, breaking multiple box office records and becoming the first Indian film to gross over ₹1,000 crores in just 10 days.
In recent years, several other Indian movies have achieved the ₹1,000-crore milestone. ‘Pushpa 2’, directed by Sukumar, is a Telugu action drama film that stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. The movie follows the story of Pushpa Raj, a coolie who rises to become a powerful figure in the red sandalwood smuggling business. ‘Pushpa 2’ was a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Another movie that joined the ₹1,000-crore club is ‘RRR’, directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The film is a Telugu action drama that tells the story of two friends, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, who fight against the British colonial powers in the 1920s. The movie features an ensemble cast, including N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt. ‘RRR’ was a massive commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’, directed by Prashanth Neel, is another movie that crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark. The film is a sequel to the 2018 blockbuster ‘K.G.F: Chapter 1’ and continues the story of Rocky, a young man who rises to become a powerful figure in the Kolar Gold Fields. The movie stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, and Raveena Tandon in lead roles. ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ was a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’, directed by Nag Ashwin, is a science fiction film that tells the story of a young man who must save humanity from an alien invasion. The movie stars Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was a commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
‘Jawan’, directed by Atlee, is an action thriller film that stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. The movie follows the story of a retired army officer who must stop a group of terrorists from carrying out a massive attack. ‘Jawan’ was a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
‘Pathaan’, directed by Siddharth Anand, is an action thriller film that stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham in lead roles. The movie follows the story of a spy who must stop a group of terrorists from carrying out a massive attack. ‘Pathaan’ was a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Finally, ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by S Shankar, is the latest movie to join the ₹1,000-crore club. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles and tells the story of a young man who must fight against an evil force that threatens to destroy the world. ‘Dhurandhar’ was a huge commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crores worldwide in just 21 days and becoming one of the fastest Indian films to achieve this milestone.
In conclusion, the ₹1,000-crore club is a significant milestone for Indian movies, and it is a testament to the growing popularity and reach of Indian cinema. The nine movies that have achieved this feat are a mix of action, drama, and science fiction films, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Indian filmmakers. As the Indian film industry continues to grow and evolve, we can expect to see more movies crossing the ₹1,000-crore mark in the future.
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