Bollywood has produced some of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema, spanning romance, action, comedy, family drama, biopics and patriotic films. From Dangal and Jawan to evergreen classics such as DDLJ and 3 Idiots, these movies have made a major impact at the box office and remain popular with audiences. Here are 50 of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters, along with their approximate worldwide box-office collections.
Dangal (2016) – ₹1,968 crore worldwide. Aamir Khan's sports drama became a global phenomenon and remains one of India's biggest box-office successes.
Jawan (2023) – ₹1,148 crore worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan's action entertainer became a massive theatrical blockbuster.
Pathaan (2023) – ₹1,050 crore worldwide. The action thriller marked Shah Rukh Khan's spectacular return to the big screen.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) – ₹918 crore worldwide. Salman Khan's emotional drama won audiences with its powerful human story.
Animal (2023) – ₹918 crore worldwide. Ranbir Kapoor's intense action drama became one of the biggest Hindi hits of its era.
Stree 2 (2024) – ₹875 crore worldwide. The horror-comedy became a major commercial success and strengthened the Stree franchise.
Secret Superstar (2017) – ₹876 crore worldwide. The musical drama performed exceptionally well internationally, particularly in China.
PK (2014) – ₹770 crore worldwide. Aamir Khan's satirical comedy-drama became a landmark Bollywood success.
Gadar 2 (2023) – ₹691 crore worldwide. Sunny Deol's return as Tara Singh created enormous nostalgia among mass audiences.
Sultan (2016) – ₹614 crore worldwide. Salman Khan's wrestling drama became one of the year's biggest hits.
Sanju (2018) – ₹587 crore worldwide. Ranbir Kapoor's performance as Sanjay Dutt helped make the biopic a blockbuster.
Padmaavat (2018) – ₹585 crore worldwide. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's lavish historical drama achieved impressive box-office numbers.
Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) – ₹565 crore worldwide. Salman Khan's spy-action sequel became a major blockbuster.
Dhoom 3 (2013) – ₹557 crore worldwide. Aamir Khan's double role and the Dhoom franchise generated huge audience interest.
War (2019) – ₹475 crore worldwide. Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's action spectacle became a major hit.
Andhadhun (2018) – ₹456 crore worldwide. The dark comedy thriller became an unexpected international success.
3 Idiots (2009) – ₹460 crore+ worldwide. The Aamir Khan-led college drama became one of Bollywood's most influential films.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) – ₹432 crore worldwide. Salman Khan's family entertainer performed strongly during the festive season.
Chennai Express (2013) – ₹423 crore worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's comedy became a huge commercial success.
Kick (2014) – ₹402 crore worldwide. Salman Khan's action-comedy became one of the year's biggest Bollywood hits.
Krrish 3 (2013) – ₹393 crore worldwide. Hrithik Roshan's superhero film attracted audiences across India and overseas.
Kabir Singh (2019) – ₹379 crore worldwide. Shahid Kapoor's intense romantic drama became a major box-office success.
Tanhaji (2020) – ₹367 crore worldwide. Ajay Devgn's historical action drama became one of the last major pre-pandemic blockbusters.
Bajirao Mastani (2015) – ₹356 crore worldwide. The historical romance earned strong audience and critical appreciation.
Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) – ₹359 crore worldwide. The patriotic action drama became a major word-of-mouth blockbuster.
Drishyam 2 (2022) – ₹345 crore worldwide. Ajay Devgn's thriller sequel enjoyed a long and successful theatrical run.
The Kashmir Files (2022) – ₹341 crore worldwide. The film became a major box-office surprise following strong audience interest.
Bharat (2019) – ₹325 crore+ worldwide. Salman Khan's emotional drama performed strongly at the box office.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – ₹319 crore+ worldwide. Its themes of friendship, travel and romance made it a modern favorite.
Golmaal Again (2017) – ₹311 crore worldwide. The horror-comedy became one of Bollywood's biggest comedy hits.
Dabangg 2 (2012) – ₹265 crore+ worldwide. Salman Khan's return as Chulbul Pandey proved highly popular.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) – ₹266 crore worldwide. Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy became an important post-pandemic success.
Gully Boy (2019) – ₹238 crore worldwide. The musical drama received widespread acclaim for its story and performances.
Ghajini (2008) – ₹232 crore+ worldwide. Aamir Khan's transformation for the action thriller created tremendous buzz.
Don 2 (2011) – ₹210 crore+ worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan's stylish action sequel became a major international success.
Barfi! (2012) – ₹175 crore+ worldwide. Ranbir Kapoor's performance helped make the film both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) – ₹153 crore+ worldwide. The friendship drama developed a strong and enduring fan base.
Om Shanti Om (2007) – ₹150 crore+ worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's pairing became iconic.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) – ₹136 crore+ worldwide. The family drama remains one of Bollywood's most recognizable films internationally.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) – ₹127 crore+ worldwide. The family entertainer transformed the Hindi film industry's wedding and family-drama genre.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) – ₹112 crore+ worldwide. Farhan Akhtar's portrayal of Milkha Singh earned widespread praise.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) – ₹106 crore+ worldwide. The romantic drama became a defining film of the 1990s.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – ₹103 crore+ worldwide. Commonly known as DDLJ, the romantic classic became one of Bollywood's most enduring films.
Devdas (2002) – ₹100 crore+ worldwide. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's lavish adaptation gained international recognition.
Rockstar (2011) – ₹108 crore+ worldwide. Ranbir Kapoor's musical drama became especially memorable for its soundtrack and emotional story.
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) – ₹72 crore+ worldwide. The romantic musical became one of the defining Hindi films of its generation.
Lagaan (2001) – ₹65 crore+ worldwide. Aamir Khan's cricket drama became an internationally celebrated Indian film and earned an Academy Award nomination.
Border (1997) – ₹65 crore+ worldwide. The patriotic war drama became a major success and remains a cult favorite.
Karan Arjun (1995) – ₹53 crore+ worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's action drama became a memorable 1990s blockbuster.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) – ₹51 crore+ worldwide. The romantic musical remains popular for its performances, music and emotional storyline.
Why These Movies Became Blockbusters
The biggest Bollywood blockbusters have succeeded for different reasons. Some relied on superstar power, while others benefited from exceptional storytelling, music, emotional appeal or strong word of mouth. Films such as Dangal, Jawan, Pathaan and Animal demonstrate the enormous scale of modern Bollywood releases, while classics like DDLJ, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai show that a film can remain popular for decades.
Box-office figures for older movies can vary between trade sources because reporting methods, re-releases and international collections were recorded differently. Therefore, the figures above should be treated as approximate worldwide collections rather than exact audited numbers.
