As someone who has been following the Indian film industry for over three decades now, I must say that 2023 was truly a game-changer! After witnessing the decline of Bollywood due to various controversies during the pandemic, it’s heartening to see it bounce back with such vigor.
In 2016, Aamir Khan’s popular film Dangal came close but didn’t quite make it to the Rs 400 crore mark at the Hindi box office. The next year, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2 achieved this milestone, opening the Rs 400 crore club. Later, KGF Chapter 2, starring Rocking Star Yash, broke into this exclusive club with an impressive trend in Hindi. However, no Bollywood movie managed to reach this milestone until 2023, when Shah Rukh Khan made a big comeback with his film. Let’s explore the five Bollywood movies that not only entered the Rs 400 crore club but also went on to earn over Rs 500 crore at the Hindi box office.
From Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan To Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2; Bollywood Movies That Entered Rs 400 Crore Club And Went Beyond
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hindi film industry encountered numerous unflattering scandals that severely tarnished its image. At times, it appeared as if the Industry might not recover and succumb to the infamous cancel culture trend. But, there was a surprising turn of events waiting in the wings.
2023 stood out as a significant turning point for Shah Rukh Khan, marking his grand return to acting after a five-year absence. Furthermore, it left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema by breaking records at the box office. In fact, four Hindi films managed to surpass the prestigious Rs 400 crore club and even reached the milestone of Rs 500 crore during their entire cinematic run. This is why 2023 will forever be celebrated as a pivotal year for Bollywood.
Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Pathaan became the first Bollywood film to earn over 400 crores, eventually becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever made. Later on, Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 broke records and shared the 400 crore and 500 crore clubs with Pathaan. However, it didn’t hold the title of highest-grosser for long as SRK and Atlee’s film Jawan dethroned it by a significant margin. The year concluded with another blockbuster, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, not only entering this elite club but also joining the previously mentioned titles in the 500 crore club.
Initially, many in the industry doubted Stree 2’s earning capacity, but boy, were they wrong! The horror-comedy not only shattered the Rs 400 crore barrier but also redefined success for Bollywood blockbusters by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film at the box office, outperforming Jawan.
The Rs 400 crore Or More Net India Bollywood Grossers In Hindi Are As Under:
| Year | Movie | Hindi Net Collections | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pathaan | Rs 513 crore | 1 |
| 2023 | Gadar 2 | Rs 515 crore | 1 |
| 2023 | Jawan | Rs 555 crore | 1 |
| 2023 | Animal | Rs 500 crore | 3 |
| 2024 | Stree 2 | Rs 585 crore (exp) | 1 |
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2024-10-04 15:24