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. 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.
Overview
Indian films have been screened in markets around the world since the early 20th century. Since 2003, there are markets in over 90 countries where films from India are screened. 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.
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%. As of 2020, the combined revenue of all other language film industries has surpassed that of the Hindi film industry. By 2021, Telugu cinema became the largest film industry of India in terms of box-office. 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. In 2024, the Hindi and the Telugu film industries accounted for 40% and 20% of the domestic gross box office revenue respectively, followed by Tamil with 15% share and Malayalam with 10% share.
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangal | ₹1,968–2,200 crore | Hindi | 2016 | |
| 2 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,810.6 crore | Telugu | 2017 | |
| 3 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹1,642–1,800 crore | 2024 | ||
| 4 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | ₹1,487.74 crore | Hindi | 2026 | |
| 5 | Dhurandhar | ₹1,350.83–1,428 crore | 2025 | ||
| 6 | RRR | ₹1,300–1,387 crore | Telugu | 2022 | |
| 7 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹1,200–1,250 crore | Kannada | 2022 | |
| 8 | Jawan | ₹1,148.32 crore | Hindi | 2023 | |
| 9 | Pathaan | ₹1,050.3 crore | 2023 | ||
| 10 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,042–1,100 crore | Telugu | 2024 | |
| 11 | Animal | ₹917.82 crore | Hindi | 2023 | |
| 12 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹900.9–969.06 crore | 2015 | ||
| 13 | Stree 2 | ₹874.58 crore | 2024 | ||
| 14 | Secret Superstar | ₹858.43–966 crore | 2017 | ||
| 15 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | ₹850–900 crore | Kannada | 2025 | |
| 16 | Chhaava | ₹797.34–809 crore | Hindi | 2025 | |
| 17 | PK | ₹750.6–769.89 crore | 2014 | ||
| 18 | 2.0 | ₹699.89–800 crore | Tamil | 2018 | |
| 19 | Gadar 2 | ₹691.08 crore | Hindi | 2023 | |
| 20 | Sultan | ₹615.71–623.33 crore | 2016 | ||
| 21 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹614–702 crore | Telugu | 2023 | |
| 22 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | Tamil | 2023 | |
| 23 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹599.72–650 crore | Telugu/Tamil | 2015 | |
| 24 | Leo | ₹595–615 crore | Tamil | 2023 | |
| 25 | Sanju | ₹586.85 crore | Hindi | 2018 | |
| 26 | Saiyaara | ₹579.23 crore | 2025 | ||
| 27 | Tiger Zinda Hai | ₹565.1 crore | 2017 | ||
| 28 | Padmaavat | ₹563.55–571.98 crore | 2018 | ||
| 29 | Dhoom 3 | ₹556.74–558.42 crore | 2013 | ||
| 30 | Coolie | ₹514–675 crore | Tamil | 2025 | |
| 31 | War | ₹474.79–475.62 crore | Hindi | 2019 | |
| 32 | Dunki | ₹470.6 crore | 2023 | ||
| 33 | Tiger 3 | ₹466.63 crore | |||
| 34 | Border 2 | ₹464.50 crore | 2026 | ||
| 35 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | Tamil | 2022 | |
| 36 | Andhadhun | ₹444.48–456.89 crore | Hindi | 2018 | |
| 37 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–460 crore | Tamil | 2024 | |
| 38 | Vikram | ₹424–500 crore | Tamil | 2022 | |
| 39 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | ₹423.85 crore | Hindi | 2024 | |
| 40 | Saaho | ₹419–439 crore | Telugu/Hindi | 2019 | |
| 41 | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | ₹418.8–430.77 crore | Hindi | 2022 | |
| 42 | Kantara | ₹400–450 crore | Kannada | 2022 | |
| 43 | 3 Idiots | ₹400.61–460 crore | Hindi | 2009 | |
| 44 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | ₹400 crore | Telugu | 2026 | |
| 45 | Chennai Express | ₹395.92–424.54 crore | Hindi | 2013 | |
| 46 | Krrish 3 | ₹393.37 crore | |||
| 47 | Adipurush | ₹392.7 crore | Hindi/Telugu | 2023 | |
| 48 | Simmba | ₹391.68–400.19 crore | Hindi | 2018 | |
| 49 | Singham Again | ₹389.64 crore | 2024 | ||
| 50 | Devara: Part 1 | ₹380–521 crore | Telugu |
Highest-grossing films by language
Cinema of West Bengal was the center of Indian cinema in the 1930s, and accounted for a quarter of India's film output in the 1950s.Cinema in South India accounted for nearly half of India's cinema halls in the 1940s.
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roi Roi Binale | ₹42 crore | 2025 | |
| 2 | Bidurbhai | ₹15.75 crore | 2024 | |
| 3 | Bhaimon Da | ₹14.31 crore | 2025 | |
| 4 | Sri Raghupati | ₹13.81 crore | 2023 | |
| 5 | Ratnakar | ₹10 crore | 2019 | |
| Rudra | 2025 | |||
| 6 | Dr. Bezbaruah 2 | ₹7 crore | 2023 | |
| Kanchanjangha | 2019 | |||
| 7 | Mission China | ₹6 crore | 2017 | |
| 8 | Malamal Boyyyz | ₹5.17 crore | 2025 | |
| 9 | Sikaar | ₹5 crore | 2024 | |
| 10 | Local Kung Fu 3 | ₹2.30 crore |
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Obhijaan | ₹48.63–50 crore | 2017 | |
| 2 | Dhumketu | ₹28.07 crore | 2025 | |
| 2 | Chander Pahar | ₹22.50 crore | 2013 | |
| 4 | Bohurupi | ₹21.24 crore | 2024 | |
| 5 | Khadaan | ₹20 crore | 2024 | |
| 6 | Projapoti | ₹13 crore | 2022 | |
| 7 | Boss 2: Back to Rule | ₹10.50 crore | 2017 | |
| 8 | Pather Panchali | ₹10 crore | 1955 | |
| 9 | Paglu | ₹9.95 crore | 2011 | |
| 10 | Sathi | ₹9.80 crore | 2002 |
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasura Bada Paisawala | ₹35 crore | 2003 | |
| 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. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Gujarati films produced in the Gujarati film industry.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate | ₹120 crore | 2025 | |
| 2 | Chaal Jeevi Laiye! | ₹50 crore | 2019 | |
| 3 | 3 Ekka | ₹25 crore | 2023 | |
| Jhamkudi | 2024 | |||
| 5 | Chaniya Toli | ₹23 crore | 2025 | |
| 6 | Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya | ₹22 crore | 1998 | |
| 7 | Shu Thayu? | ₹21 crore | 2018 | |
| 8 | Kehvatlal Parivar | ₹17 crore | 2022 | |
| Umbarro | 2025 | |||
| 10 | Hellaro | ₹16 crore | 2019 | |
| Vash Level 2 | 2025 |
Hindi
Hindi cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The films are made primarily in the Hindi-language. 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. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films produced in the Hindi film industry.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangal | ₹1,968.03–2,200 crore | 2016 | |
| 2 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | ₹1,487.74 crore | 2026 | |
| 3 | Dhurandhar | ₹1,350.83–1,428 crore | 2025 | |
| 4 | Jawan | ₹1,148.32 crore | 2023 | |
| 5 | Pathaan | ₹1,050.30 crore | 2023 | |
| 6 | Animal | ₹917.82 crore | 2023 | |
| 7 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹900.90–969.06 crore | 2015 | |
| 8 | Stree 2 | ₹874.58 crore | 2024 | |
| 9 | Secret Superstar | ₹858–966 crore | 2017 | |
| 10 | Chhaava | ₹797.34–809 crore | 2025 |
Kannada
Kannada cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru. 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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹1,200–1,250 crore | 2022 | |
| 2 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | ₹850 crore | 2025 | |
| 3 | Kantara | ₹400–450 crore | 2022 | |
| 4 | Mahavatar Narsimha | ₹300–325 crore | 2025 | |
| 5 | KGF: Chapter 1 | ₹250 crore | 2018 | |
| 6 | Vikrant Rona | ₹159–210 crore | 2022 | |
| 7 | James | ₹151 crore | ||
| 8 | Su From So | ₹125 crore | 2025 | |
| 9 | 777 Charlie | ₹105–115 crore | 2022 | |
| 10 | Kurukshetra | ₹90 crore | 2019 |
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | ₹300.08–304 crore | 2025 | |
| 2 | L2: Empuraan | ₹265–268.05 crore | 2025 | |
| 3 | Manjummel Boys | ₹242.30 crore | 2024 | |
| 4 | Thudarum | ₹233–235.30 crore | 2025 | |
| 5 | 2018 | ₹177 crore | 2023 | |
| 6 | The Goat Life | ₹158.50 crore | 2024 | |
| 7 | Aavesham | ₹156 crore | ||
| 8 | Sarvam Maya | ₹153 crore | 2025 | |
| 9 | Pulimurugan | ₹139–145 crore | 2016 | |
| 10 | Premalu | ₹136.25 crore | 2024 |
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sairat | ₹110 crore | 2016 | |
| 2 | Baipan Bhaari Deva | ₹92 crore | 2023 | |
| 3 | Sachin: A Billion Dreams | ₹76.86 crore | 2017 | |
| 4 | Pawankhind | ₹75 crore | 2022 | |
| Ved | ||||
| 6 | Natsamrat | ₹48–50 crore | 2016 | |
| 7 | Lai Bhaari | ₹40 crore | 2014 | |
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | |||
| 9 | Timepass | ₹33 crore | 2014 | |
| 10 | Duniyadari | ₹32 crore | 2013 |
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. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Odia films produced in the Odia film industry.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bou Buttu Bhuta | ₹21 crore | 2025 | |
| 2 | Daman | ₹7.50 crore | 2022 | |
| 3 | Karma | ₹6.50 crore | 2024 | |
| 4 | Balunga Toka | ₹4 crore | 2011 |
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. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Punjabi films produced in the Punjabi film industry.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jatt & Juliet 3 | ₹110 crore | 2024 | |
| 2 | Carry on Jatta 3 | ₹91–100 crore | 2023 | |
| 3 | Mastaney | ₹69 crore | [citation needed] | |
| 4 | Carry on Jatta 2 | ₹60 crore | 2018 | |
| 5 | Saunkan Saunkne | 58 crore | 2022 | |
| 6 | Honsla Rakh | ₹55 crore | 2021 | |
| 7 | Shadaa | ₹54.50 crore | 2019 | |
| 8 | Chal Mera Putt 2 | ₹54 crore | 2020 | |
| 9 | Chaar Sahibzaade | ₹50 crore | 2014 | |
| 10 | Sardaar Ji | ₹45–50 crore | 2015 |
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 | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | 2018 | |
| 2 | Jailer | ₹605–650 crore | 2023 | |
| 3 | Leo | ₹595–615 crore | ||
| 4 | Coolie | ₹514–675 crore | 2025 | |
| 5 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ₹450–500 crore | 2022 | |
| 6 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹440–460 crore | 2024 | |
| 7 | Vikram | ₹424–500 crore | 2022 | |
| 8 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ₹345 crore | 2023 | |
| 9 | Amaran | ₹300–335 crore | 2024 | |
| 10 | Mahavatar Narsimha | ₹300–325 crore | 2025 |
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. The following table lists the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films produced in the Telugu film industry.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,810.60 crore | 2017 | |
| 2 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹1,642–1,800 crore | 2024 | |
| 3 | RRR | ₹1,253–1,387 crore | 2022 | |
| 4 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,042–1,100 crore | 2024 | |
| 5 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹614–702 crore | 2023 | |
| 6 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹599.72–650 crore | 2015 | |
| 7 | Saaho | ₹419–439 crore | 2019 | |
| 8 | Devara: Part 1 | ₹380–521 crore | 2024 | |
| 9 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹360 crore | 2021 | |
| 10 | Adipurush | ₹350–392.70 crore | 2023 |
Highest-grossing films by opening day
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹247–280 crore | Telugu | 2024 | |
| 2 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | ₹240 crore | Hindi | 2026 | |
| 3 | RRR | ₹223 crore | Telugu | 2022 | |
| 4 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹217 crore | 2017 | ||
| 5 | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹180 crore | 2024 | ||
| 6 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | ₹178.7 crore | 2023 | ||
| 7 | KGF: Chapter 2 | ₹165.37 crore | Kannada | 2022 | |
| 8 | They Call Him OG | ₹155 crore | Telugu | 2025 | |
| 9 | Coolie | ₹151 crore | Tamil | 2025 | |
| 10 | Leo | ₹145 crore | 2023 |
Highest-grossing films by month
| Month | Title | Worldwide gross | Language | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Pathaan | ₹1,050.30 crore | Hindi | 2023 | |
| February | Chhaava | ₹783–807.40 crore | 2025 | ||
| March | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | ₹1,457.12 crore | 2026 | ||
| April | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,810.60 crore | Telugu | 2017 | |
| May | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ₹319.60 crore | Hindi | 2013 | |
| June | Kalki 2898 AD | ₹1,042–1,100 crore | Telugu | 2024 | |
| July | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹867–969.06 crore | Hindi | 2015 | |
| August | Stree 2 | ₹874.58 crore | 2024 | ||
| September | Jawan | ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore | 2023 | ||
| October | Secret Superstar | ₹835–966 crore | 2017 | ||
| November | 2.0 | ₹666–800 crore | Tamil | 2018 | |
| December | Dangal | ₹1,914–2,200 crore | Hindi | 2016 |
Highest-grossing films by year
| Year | Title | Worldwide gross | Industry | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Zindagi | ₹55 lakh (equivalent to ₹178 crore or US$21 million in 2023) | Hindi | |
| 1941 | Khazanchi | ₹70 lakh (equivalent to ₹200 crore or US$24 million in 2023) | ||
| 1942 | Basant | ₹80 lakh (equivalent to ₹185 crore or US$22 million in 2023) | ||
| 1943 | Kismet | ₹1 crore (equivalent to ₹152 crore or US$18 million in 2023) | ||
| 1944 | Rattan | ₹1 crore (equivalent to ₹147 crore or US$17 million in 2023) | ||
| 1945 | Zeenat | ₹70 lakh (equivalent to ₹106 crore or US$13 million in 2023) | ||
| 1946 | Anmol Ghadi | ₹1 crore (equivalent to ₹143 crore or US$17 million in 2023) | ||
| 1947 | Jugnu | ₹50 lakh (equivalent to ₹62 crore or US$7.4 million in 2023) | ||
| 1948 | Chandralekha | ₹1.55 crore (equivalent to ₹175 crore or US$21 million in 2023) | Tamil | |
| 1949 | Barsaat | ₹2 crore (equivalent to ₹221 crore or US$26 million in 2023) | Hindi | |
| 1950 | Samadhi | ₹1.35 crore (equivalent to ₹149 crore or US$18 million in 2023) | ||
| 1951 | Awaara | ₹15.61 crore (equivalent to ₹16 billion or US$200 million in 2023) | ||
| 1952 | Aan | ₹3.57 crore (equivalent to ₹386 crore or US$46 million in 2023) | ||
| 1953 | Anarkali | ₹2.35 crore (equivalent to ₹248 crore or US$29 million in 2023) | ||
| 1954 | Nagin | ₹2.9 crore (equivalent to ₹293 crore or US$35 million in 2023) | ||
| 1955 | Pather Panchali | ₹10 crore (equivalent to ₹11 billion or US$130 million in 2023) | Bengali | |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | ₹4.44 crore (equivalent to ₹508 crore or US$60 million in 2023) | Hindi | |
| 1957 | Mother India | ₹8 crore (equivalent to ₹803 crore or US$95 million in 2023) | ||
| 1958 | Madhumati | ₹4 crore (equivalent to ₹383 crore or US$45 million in 2023) | ||
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | ₹5.27 crore (equivalent to ₹483 crore or US$57 million in 2023) | ||
| 1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | ₹11 crore (equivalent to ₹989 crore or US$120 million in 2023) | ||
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna | ₹11 crore (equivalent to ₹973 crore or US$120 million in 2023) | ||
| 1962 | Bees Saal Baad | ₹3 crore (equivalent to ₹256 crore or US$30 million in 2023) | ||
| 1963 | Mere Mehboob | ₹6 crore (equivalent to ₹498 crore or US$59 million in 2023) | ||
| 1964 | Sangam | ₹8 crore (equivalent to ₹585 crore or US$69 million in 2023) | ||
| 1965 | Waqt | ₹6 crore (equivalent to ₹400 crore or US$47 million in 2023) | ||
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | ₹17 crore (equivalent to ₹10 billion or US$120 million in 2023) | ||
| 1967 | Hamraaz | ₹13.33 crore (equivalent to ₹710 crore or US$84 million in 2023) | ||
| 1968 | Duniya | ₹18 crore (equivalent to ₹928 crore or US$110 million in 2023) | ||
| 1969 | Aradhana | ₹17.85 crore (equivalent to ₹925 crore or US$110 million in 2023) | ||
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker | ₹16.81 crore (US$22.22 million) | ||
| 1971 | Caravan | ₹3.61 crore (US$4.8 million) | ||
| 1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta | ₹19.53 crore (US$25.85 million) | ||
| 1973 | Bobby | ₹30 crore (US$39.09 million) | ||
| 1974 | Roti Kapada Aur Makaan | ₹10.5 crore (US$13.06 million) | ||
| 1975 | Sholay | ₹58 crore (US$69 million) | ||
| 1976 | Barood | ₹19.32 crore (US$21.46 million) | ||
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | ₹15.5 crore (US$17.69 million) | ||
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | ₹26 crore (US$31.66 million) | ||
| 1979 | Suhaag | ₹10 crore (US$12.69 million) | ||
| 1980 | Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves | ₹22.11 crore (US$28.06 million) | ||
| 1981 | Kranti | ₹20 crore (US$23.01 million) | ||
| 1982 | Disco Dancer | ₹100.7 crore (US$106.08 million) | ||
| 1983 | Coolie | ₹21 crore (US$20.71 million) | ||
| 1984 | Jagir | ₹35.32 crore (US$31.07 million) | ||
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | ₹19 crore (US$15.37 million) | ||
| 1986 | Karma | ₹14 crore (US$11.11 million) | ||
| 1987 | Hukumat | ₹11 crore (US$8.49 million) | ||
| 1988 | Tezaab | ₹16 crore (US$12.69 million) | ||
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | ₹45 crore (US$27.74 million) | ||
| 1990 | Dil | ₹20 crore (US$11.43 million) | ||
| 1991 | Saajan | ₹18 crore (US$7.93 million) | ||
| 1992 | Beta | ₹23.5 crore (US$9.07 million) | ||
| 1993 | Aankhen | ₹25.25 crore (US$8.03 million) | ||
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | ₹128 crore (US$40.8 million) | ||
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | ₹103 crore (US$31.77 million) | ||
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | ₹76 crore (US$21.45 million) | ||
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | ₹71.87 crore (US$19.79 million) | ||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ₹107 crore (US$25.93 million) | ||
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain | ₹81.71 crore (US$18.98 million) | ||
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | ₹90.01 crore (US$20.03 million) | ||
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | ₹136 crore (US$28.82 million) | ||
| 2002 | Devdas | ₹168 crore (US$34.57 million) | ||
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | ₹86.09 crore (US$18.48 million) | ||
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara | ₹97.64 crore (US$21.55 million) | ||
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | ₹90 crore (US$20.41 million) | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | ₹162 crore (US$35.76 million) | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | ₹152 crore (US$36.76 million) | ||
| 2008 | Ghajini | ₹194.58 crore (US$44.73 million) | ||
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | ₹400.61 crore (US$82.76 million) | ||
| 2010 | Enthiran | ₹283 crore (US$61.89 million) – ₹320 crore (US$69.98 million) | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | ₹253 crore (US$54.21 million) | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Ek Tha Tiger | ₹335 crore (US$62.69 million) | ||
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | ₹556.74 crore (US$95.01 million) | ||
| 2014 | PK | ₹769.89 crore (US$126.15 million) | ||
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | ₹918.18 crore (US$143.13 million) | ||
| 2016 | Dangal | ₹1,968 crore (US$292.88 million) – ₹2,024 crore (US$301.21 million) | ||
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹1,810.60 crore (US$278.03 million) | Telugu | |
| 2018 | 2.0 | ₹666 crore (US$97.38 million) – ₹800 crore (US$116.98 million) | Tamil | |
| 2019 | War | ₹475.62 crore (US$67.54 million) | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Tanhaji | ₹368 crore (US$49.66 million) | ||
| 2021 | Pushpa: The Rise | ₹350 crore (US$47.35 million) – ₹360 crore (US$48.7 million) | Telugu | |
| 2022 | RRR | ₹1,300 crore (US$165.38 million) – ₹1,387 crore (US$176.45 million) | ||
| 2023 | Jawan | ₹1,148.32 crore (US$139.02 million) | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | ₹1,642 crore (US$190 million) – ₹1,800 crore (US$210 million) | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | ₹1,350.83 crore (US$160 million) – ₹1,428 crore (US$170 million) | Hindi | |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | ₹1,487.74 crore (US$180 million) |
Highest-grossing franchises
The Khiladi franchise was the first film franchise to gross over ₹100 crore. Baahubali is the first franchise to collect over ₹1,000 crore at the box office, Dhurandhar is the only franchise where all the films have grossed at least ₹1,000 crore worldwide.
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See also
- 100 Crore Club – Indian language films grossing over 1 billion rupees
- 1000 Crore Club – Indian films grossing over 10 billion rupees
- List of highest-grossing films in India
- List of highest-grossing Indian films in overseas markets
- List of highest-grossing re-released Indian films
- List of highest-grossing South Indian films
- List of most expensive Indian films
- Lists of highest-grossing films