The year 2024 was a historic milestone for Malayalam cinema, marking the first time the industry crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark in gross box office collections. This remarkable achievement represented a 116% growth from the previous year and doubled Malayalam cinema’s box office share to 10%. The figures highlighted the growing acceptance and appreciation of Malayalam films not only in India but also on a global scale.

The industry’s growth over the years has been phenomenal. In 2020, Malayalam films grossed ₹147 crore, which rose steadily to ₹191 crore in 2021 and then saw a massive leap to ₹633 crore in 2022. Although there was a slight dip in 2023 with ₹572 crore, 2024 witnessed an unprecedented surge, reaching ₹1,165 crore. This growth was mirrored in audience footfalls, which increased from 2.3 crore in 2020 to 12.6 crore in 2024, a clear indication of the widening reach and appeal of Malayalam films.

One of the standout factors behind this success was the record-breaking performance of Manjummel Boys. The film became the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time, earning ₹157 crore and becoming the first Malayalam film to cross the ₹150 crore mark. Its universal themes resonated deeply with audiences in Kerala and neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, solidifying its place as a game-changer for the industry.

The success of Manjummel Boys was complemented by a broader trend of diverse content offerings. In 2024, 26 Malayalam films crossed the ₹10 crore mark, doubling the count from the previous year. This surge in successful releases showcased the industry’s ability to produce a wide variety of films that appealed to different segments of the audience. Beyond the tentpole productions, the consistent quality and innovative storytelling of Malayalam cinema continued to set it apart.

Another critical driver of growth was the expanding reach of Malayalam films. Titles like Aavesham and Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life broke barriers and found audiences outside traditional markets. These films not only captivated viewers with their compelling narratives but also helped reinforce the reputation of Malayalam cinema as a hub for high-quality storytelling. Their success in newer territories highlighted the industry’s growing influence and its ability to connect with audiences across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

As Malayalam cinema continues to ride this wave of success, the future looks incredibly promising. The momentum generated in 2024 provides a strong foundation for further growth in 2025. By continuing to push boundaries with diverse and high-quality productions, the industry has the potential to further expand its footprint both in India and abroad. The remarkable achievements of 2024 have set the stage for Malayalam cinema to cement its place as a creative and innovative force in the world of cinema.

The highly anticipated Sonu Sood starrer Fateh that has been making headlines for a while now, finally hit screens yesterday. After much hype and promotions, the film has kicked off its theatrical run with an impressive opening day collection of Rs. 2.61 crore. Thanks to a bold move by the actor-producer to price tickets at just Rs. 99 on Day 1, the film has attracted audiences in droves, setting a new benchmark for making cinema more accessible.

Sonu Sood, known for his philanthropic endeavours, introduced this initiative to ensure affordability for viewers and promote inclusivity. Adding another dimension to this gesture, Sood announced that all profits from the film's ticket sales would be donated to charity, turning every ticket purchased into a contribution to a greater cause.

With its reduced ticket pricing, Fateh defied pre-release expectations, as noted by trade analyst Taran Adarsh. In a tweet, he remarked, "Fateh defies pre-release estimations on Day 1... The discounted ticket pricing [₹ 99/-] provided the much-needed boost to its biz. Fateh needs to sustain its momentum and deliver strong numbers over Saturday and Sunday, as ticket prices return to regular rates on these days. While audience feedback is positive, it now needs to translate into increased footfalls.”

The film's initial success has sparked discussions about the potential for affordable pricing strategies to revolutionize the movie-going experience, especially in a post-pandemic world where footfalls have often lagged.

Directed by Vaibhav Mishra, Fateh redefines the action genre with its high-octane sequences, intense storytelling, and socially relevant undertones. The gripping narrative not only entertains but also carries a powerful message, resonating with audiences across demographics.

Produced by Umesh KR Bansal under Zee Studios and Sonali Sood of Shakti Sagar Productions, with Ajay Dhama as co-producer, Fateh boasts a stellar cast. Sonu Sood leads the charge, supported by Jacqueline Fernandez, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vijay Raaz, all delivering compelling performances.

As ticket prices return to regular rates over the weekend, Fateh faces its next big challenge: sustaining momentum and capitalizing on the positive word-of-mouth. With audience feedback leaning favourably, the film has a solid foundation to continue its box office journey.

Beyond its financial success, Fateh stands out as an example of cinema with a cause. Sonu Sood’s initiative has sparked hope for more inclusive and socially conscious filmmaking, setting a precedent for other actors and producers to follow.

2025 has kick started and all eyes are on how this year turns out to be for movies at the box office. 2024 was a mixed year and hence one was waiting for a movie that sets the tone for the year. Game Changer is the first film of the year and as a pan-India affair, it has seen an extensive release in Hindi as well.

Given the kind of advance booking that it was seeing till Thursday, it had seemed like the film would open in Rs. 4-5 crores range at best. However, the film has sprung a pleasant surprise as the first day numbers are far higher than what advance booking may have suggested. The Hindi version has opened at Rs. 8.64 crores and that’s actually a far bigger start than what seemed on the cards. It’s clear that after a fair start in the morning shows, positive word of mouth has caught up for the film and that’s what ensured good momentum post evening shows.

The reports are good for the Ram Charan starrer which means there would be growth today and tomorrow. At the very least, Rs. 30 crores will come for the film and the target would be surpass Devara (Hindi) weekend of Rs. 29.52 crores. The start has been a little better as Devara (Hindi) had opened at Rs. 7.95 crores and now the weekend trending should take it past it.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Ram Charan-led Game Changer has taken a fair start at the box office in Hindi though the business was aided by self-buyings from the producers. According to early estimates, Game Changer has collected in the range of Rs. 70 crore to Rs 7.50 crores on the first day, opening more or less in the same range as his counterpart, NTR Jr.’s last release, Devara.

The word of mouth seems to be decent and that’s a positive sign for the film to hold well in the mass belts in long run. The first weekend of Game Changer from here-on is expected to be in the range of Rs. 25 to 30 crores, which is a fair result though the fate will be decided by the hold in collections on Monday.

Game Changer released on over 2000 screens in Hindi and has fetched good showcasing all across the board. The ticket prices are also in check, making the film more accessible to the mass audience. The film could have opened better but the trailer and songs were underwhelming and better assets could have pushed first day business around the double digit mark.

It has to be a record of sorts, and something that couldn’t have been imagined either. 12 years after its initial release, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has entered the Rs. 200 Crore Club. Released in 2013, the film had emerged as a blockbuster by netting Rs. 188.57 crores. This was a huge number back then, though the film did miss out on scoring a double century by just a little over Rs. 10 crores.

Well, the wait is over as the film has got its rightful due 12 years down the line. The gap has been covered in the very first week of re-release as the film has gone past the Rs. 12 crores mark already. While the opening weekend was good enough at Rs. 6.25 crores, the days to follow have been impressive as well with around Rs. 1.5 crore each from Monday to Thursday. As a result, Rs. 5.90 crores have come during weekdays as well, which has pushed the first week total to Rs. 12.15 crores.

For all associated with the film, this has been a huge success as now Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have yet another Rs. 200 Crore Club film to their name while Ayan Mukerji too has scored yet another double century after Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva. There is still some ammunition left in the film and that can be seen by the abundance of screens and shows that have been allocated in the second week as well. The film will eventually go past the Rs. 220 crores mark and there is an outside chance of hitting Rs. 225 crores as well.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Hollywood films in India have always enjoyed a loyal fan base, with certain blockbusters leaving an indelible mark on the box office. However, 2024 witnessed a significant decline in their performance. While 2023 recorded an impressive Rs. 950 crore NET, 2024 saw a drop of around 26%, settling at approximately Rs. 700 crore NET. The gross collections further highlight the decline, with 2024 recording Rs. 823 crore, a 27.75% dip from 2023's Rs. 1,139 crore.

In 2023, films like Oppenheimer (Rs. 128.46 crore), Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Rs. 119.53 crore), and Fast X (Rs. 108.83 crore) dominated the box office, with three releases crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark. Similarly, in 2024, three films – Deadpool & Wolverine, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and Mufasa: The Lion King – achieved this feat. However, the overall number of mid-tier grossers (films earning between Rs. 40–80 crore) shrank significantly, contributing to the decline in collections.

Top 10 Hollywood Grossers of 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine – Rs. 128.40 crore Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – Rs. 106.42 crore Mufasa: The Lion King – Rs. 104.90 crore Venom - The Last Dance – Rs. 43.95 crore Kung Fu Panda 4 – Rs. 36.47 crore Dune: Part Two – Rs. 27.86 crore Inside Out 2 – Rs. 27.67 crore Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Rs. 27 crore Moana 2 – Rs. 26 crore Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – Rs. 16.48 crore

Among these, only Deadpool & Wolverine managed to break into the All-Time Top Hollywood Grossers in India, ranking ninth overall.

Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke about the low year Hollywood had in India in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama. He said, “It’s been a strange year not just for Hollywood but also for Bollywood where releases actually dropped. Even the Hindi films were down in 2024, as compared to 2023. There is no particular reason as such. One can only say that there were certain films which came down. There were certain films that one expected them to release. But I am very surprised by the quantity of Hollywood films going down. Maybe last year was an exception where the number didn’t really match with the previous year. But I hope this year turns out to be better in terms of quality, which is no denying, but also quantity.”

The decline in Hollywood’s box office performance in India is not new. Gross collections have steadily decreased over the past three years 2022: Rs. 1,230 crore 2023: Rs. 1,139 crore (down by 7.39%) 2024: Rs. 823 crore (down by 27.75%)

While 2024 faced a steeper drop, analysts believe that the pipeline of highly anticipated films in 2025 could help Hollywood regain lost ground.

As Hollywood studios reassess their strategies for the Indian market, 2024 serves as a pivotal year of learning. By investing in localized marketing, dubbing efforts, and strategically timing releases, the industry can potentially reverse the downward trend this year.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is turning out to be a good success at the box office. The film opened to an encouraging response on Friday and then went on to show good growth over rest of the weekend. Post that, it did very good business on Monday when it collected more than Friday and now the trend has repeated on Tuesday as well.

The film collected Rs. 1.50 crore* more and that’s just amazing for a re-release which was a big success on its release back in 2013 and is now pretty much replicating similar appreciation even today. The screens and shows have been increased for the film with every passing day and for the first time there is a film which has arrived that’s actually challenging the kind of numbers that Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) is bringing in. The Allu Arjun starrer is still the highest collecting film of the day, but that gap is narrowing down, and it would be interesting to see if on Thursday, the Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer actually ends up being the bigger grosser.

So far, the Ayan Mukerji directed film has collected Rs. 9.25 crores* and today it will go past the Rs. 10 crores mark quite comfortably. The film is now set to have a lifetime of at least Rs. 25 crores on its re-release, which means Karan Johar would have another Rs. 200 Crore Club film to his name.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

12 years after its original release, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) is creating waves again. The film was the sole release of the first Friday of 2025 and is continuing to grow in stature with every passing day.

After bringing in Rs. 1.15 crore on the opening day, the film continued to grow really well over rest of the weekend. The start itself was pretty impressive as it was the second biggest ever for a re-release, the record being held by last year’s re-release Tumbbad that had netted Rs. 1.65 crore. However, there is a huge difference here and that’s that the horror film had actually released like a new film completely and also arrived on a very good count of screens. On the other hand, the Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer musical romcom saw a very basic re-release on very select screens and shows.

The good part though is that the film has taken very good strides on Saturday and Sunday as both the scenes and shows for the film were increased and moreover the footfalls too kept going up with every passing hour. As a result, the weekend of the Ayan Mukerji directed film has already crossed Rs. 6.25 crores mark and the first week could well end up getting into a double-digit score since the weekdays won’t drop much when compared to the opening day.

The film is a hit all over again and Karan Johar could well be grinning from ear to ear this New Year.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The 2013 cult classic Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, returned to cinemas in a special re-release to celebrate its legacy. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film opened to a warm reception, collecting Rs. 6.35 crore over its opening weekend.

The film's re-release saw audiences flocking to theatres for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reliving the chemistry of Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) and Naina (Deepika Padukone), and the memorable friendships of Avi (Aditya Roy Kapur) and Aditi (Kalki Koechlin). 

YJHD collections for its re-release: Friday: Rs. 1.1 cr. Saturday: Rs. 2.25 cr. Sunday: Rs. 3 cr. Total: Rs. 6.35 cr.

On its original release in 2013, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was a box office juggernaut, collecting Rs. 62.11 crore in its opening weekend.

The film's re-release celebrated its enduring popularity as a defining movie of the 2010s, remembered for its themes of friendship, love, self-discovery, and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams. YJHD’s soulful music, picturesque locations, and unforgettable dialogues have made it a timeless classic.

Several factors contributed to its successful re-release, including the film’s iconic status and connection with Millennials and Gen Z, their chemistry that remains one of Bollywood’s most loved on-screen pairings, and of course the re-release was accompanied by fans sharing memories and favourite moments online, creating a wave of nostalgia.

The re-release was met with enthusiasm from fans, many of whom watched the film in theatres for the first time, while others returned to relive cherished memories. A decade after its original release, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani continues to resonate with audiences.

Pushpa 2 (Hindi) has done it. The film has entered the Rs. 800 Crore Club. Though Stree 2 and Jawan had entered the Rs. 600 Crore Club, neither of these even came close to scoring Rs. 700 crores. However, not just Pushpa 2 (Hindi) first invented the 700 Crore Club, it has also raced ahead in very quick time to open even Rs. 800 Crore Club. The feat could well have been accomplished on Thursday but then it fell short by a few crores. Now on its fifth Friday, it has managed to do that.

The Allu Arjun starrer has taken just 30 days to hit Rs. 800 crores and that’s a staggering average of approx. Rs. 27 crores per day. ‘Unbelievable’ is the word for this because the film is currently collecting in single digits and still if after 30 days the average hasn’t gone below Rs. 25 crores mark then it goes on to show that how big were the first 10-15 days for the action drama. In fact today and tomorrow the average will only get better because there will be huge growth seen. Post that even after the collections go down from Monday onwards due to holiday season completely coming to an end and the regular weekdays beginning, the average would still stay on top of the Rs. 25 crores mark.

The Sukumar directed film collected Rs. 3.50 crores* on Friday which pushed the total to Rs. 801.20 crores* and though double digit score won’t come in today, it will push to have that one final go at Rs. 10 crores mark in its spectacular run so far by making it happen on Sunday.

All Time Mega Blockbuster

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Pushpa 2 – The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, that released on December 5, 2024 has been doing roaring business. After witnessing an immense rate of advance bookings, the business of the film roared on day 1 with staggering collections. Surrounded with immense hype and anticipation, Pushpa 2 has not just dominated the box office but has also rewritten records in its first two weeks of release. The film has crossed a monumental Rs. 632.50 crore mark in just 15 days, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, surpassing the Rajkummar Rao – Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2, which previously held the record. This achievement is all the more impressive considering that Pushpa 2 is primarily a Telugu film dubbed in Hindi, and it continues to captivate audiences across India and abroad.

Released on a Thursday, Pushpa 2 – The Rule opened to a massive reception, with fans eagerly flocking to theatres to witness Allu Arjun’s return as the iconic Pushpa Raj. The film made an incredible ₹433.50 crore in its first week alone, despite being released during a relatively less favourable time in terms of competition.

The film's debut was nothing short of phenomenal. By the end of its first week (8 days), Pushpa 2 had already grossed Rs. 433.50 crore globally, with a significant contribution from the Hindi belt. The film's Hindi version alone amassed a staggering Rs. 250 crore in the opening week, signalling the growing fanbase of Allu Arjun outside of South India. This number broke several records for a South Indian film in the Hindi market, firmly establishing Allu Arjun as a pan-Indian star.

The film’s gripping narrative, powerful performances, and mass appeal coupled with stellar action sequences drove audiences to theatres, leading to a consistently strong box office performance. With positive word-of-mouth and high demand for repeat viewings, Pushpa 2 not only set a box office benchmark but also generated significant buzz on social media, further propelling its success.

Even after the euphoria of the opening week, Pushpa 2 continued to perform exceptionally well in its second week. The film collected Rs. 199 crore globally in its second week, further consolidating its place in the history of Indian cinema. While the collections saw a slight dip in the second week, this was expected as most films experience a drop after the opening wave. However, given the intense competition from other big-budget releases, the numbers are still a testament to the film's massive appeal.

In just 15 days, Pushpa 2 – The Rule has grossed Rs. 632.50 crore globally, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. This milestone surpasses Stree 2, which had previously held the record with a lifetime gross of Rs. 600 crore. For a film that is not a traditional Hindi-language production, this is an extraordinary feat.

The film's success is also a reflection of the growing demand for South Indian cinema across the country. The Hindi-speaking audience has increasingly embraced films dubbed from regional languages, and Pushpa 2 is a prime example of how language barriers are being broken down in the Indian film industry.

As Pushpa 2 continues to perform at an impressive pace, the film's overall lifetime collections are expected to rise significantly, with the possibility of crossing the Rs. 700 crore mark in the coming weeks. Its success has already set the stage for a potential third installment, and fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next in the saga of Pushpa Raj.

Pushpa 2 – The Rule Box Office at a glance:

Week 1: Rs.  433.50 cr [8 days; Thursday release]

Week 2: Rs.  199 cr

Total: Rs. 632.50 cr

Released on a Thursday, Pushpa 2:  The Rule (Hindi) completed 4 weeks in theatres yesterday. In the process, it almost touched Rs. 800 crores. The film has been enjoying a phenomenal run ever since release, though yesterday it did see an expected drop since it was the first day post the big holiday season.

That said, there is still some holiday effect coming into play since both Christmas and New Year fell bang in the middle of consecutive weeks, and as a result, despite being a working day, several patrons were enjoying a long week off due to which the collections didn’t come down as much as they would have had this been a regular weekday. This was seen in the numbers that read Rs. 4.7 crores, which is still an excellent number for fourth Thursday.

Today too, there has been no new release with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani being the only notable film to arrive and that too as a re-release on select screens and shows. The film will bring in some numbers and it would be interesting to see whether the Ranbir Kapoor - Deepika Padukone starrer will collect more or Baby John, which is starting its second week. Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 (Hindi) will keep bringing in moolah today as well and with its current total already standing at Rs. 797.70 crores, it would be aiming to enter Rs. 800 Crore Club today.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Mufasa: The Lion King has emerged as a success story worldwide, and in India, its trending has been quite extraordinary. It had a decent start of Rs. 7.50 crores but since then, it has grown remarkably. On the first day of 2025, January 1, it crossed the Rs. 100 crores mark. And now, some fascinating stats have come forward regarding its performance in the Indian market.

As per the reputed box office website Box Office Mojo, India has emerged as the sixth highest-grossing market for Mufasa: The Lion King after France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy and Germany. This also means that it has surpassed China at the global box office. While it has collected $12,288,063 gross in India, the China collections of Mufasa: The Lion King are $11,729,079. This is a significant development since it is common knowledge that China has more number of screens than India.

Several reasons have helped Mufasa: The Lion King achieve this feat in India. The earlier film, The Lion King (2019), had worked big time and it’s a tale, which resonated with people. It’s a film meant for families, who usually come out in full force on holidays. The voiceovers by Shah Rukh Khan in the Hindi version and Mahesh Babu in the Telugu version also enticed moviegoers. But more than that, word of mouth has been positive. Without the public support, the film wouldn’t have managed such a box office trend.

In fact, on December 24, Bollywood Hungama did a story on how Mufasa: The Lion King sold a total of 44,000 tickets in the national chains for Christmas while Pushpa 2 had sold only 27,000 tickets (As of 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 24).

Until January 1, 2025, Mufasa: The Lion King has collected Rs. 104.90 crores nett in India and definitely, has a lot of gas left in the tank. With limited competition until Republic Day, it is expected to cross the Rs. 125 crores mark and can also go higher.

The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster for Bollywood at the box office, with films spanning the spectrum of performance categories, from All Time Blockbusters to outright Disasters. The classification of each release is determined by its box office earnings relative to its production cost, ensuring a fair assessment of profitability and audience reception. For instance, the modestly budgeted Munjiya emerged as a Super Hit, achieving exceptional returns and proving that good content can trump scale. In stark contrast, the highly anticipated Bade Miyaan Chote Miyan, despite its star-studded cast and massive budget, fell drastically short of expectations, barely scraping by at the box office, and was deemed a Disaster. This classification system provides a comprehensive lens to evaluate the varied fortunes of Bollywood in 2024, offering insights into audience preferences and the dynamics of filmmaking economics. All Time Blockbuster

Pushpa 2 [Hindi dubbed]: Released on December 5, 2024 the much talked about sequel to the previous release Pushpa: The Rise featured Allu Arjun returning as Pushpa, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. Made on an estimated budget of Rs. 250 cr, the film which faced multiple delays has been rocking the box office window since its release. In fact, making it an All Time Blockbuster, Pushpa 2: The Rule has raked in approximately Rs. 769.75 cr. till date from its Hindi version alone.

Stree 2: The Rajkummar Rao – Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2 released on August 15, 2024, fast become one of the biggest money spinners of the year raking in Rs. 627.02 cr. over its theatrical run.

  Super Hit

Article 370: Article 370 starring Yami Gautam that hit screens on February 23, 2024 worked wonders at the box office. Despite its modest budget the film that was high on content managed to rake in Rs. 82.37 cr. at the box office.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: The third instalment in the hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starring Kartik Aaryan, Tripti Dimrii, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit proved to be a runaway hit. Thanks to the franchise popularity, and the cast of the film not forgetting the story, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 raked in Rs. 278.42 cr. at the box office.

Kalki 2898 AD [Hindi Dubbed]: The highly anticipated Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD that also featured Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan hit screens on June 27, 2024. With a thunderous start at the box office the film eventually managed to rake in Rs. 294.25 cr.

Munjya: Released on June 7, 2024, Munjiya that featured an ensemble cast of Abhay Verma, Sharvari, and Mona Singh managed to cross the Rs. 100 cr. mark becoming a sleeper hit of the year. Collecting Rs. 107.48 cr, the film made on a rather modest budget emerged as one of the biggest earners of the year.

Shaitaan: The Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika starrer Shaitaan that release on March 8, 2024, nearly made it past the Rs. 150 cr mark. Collecting a staggering Rs. 149.49 cr. Shaitaan proved its mettle at the box office.

  Hit

Crew: Crew that hit screens on March 29, 2024, featured Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon in lead roles and did rather well at the box office. Collecting Rs. 89.92 cr. at the box office, the film surpassed expectations.

  Semi Hit

Madgaon Express: Madgaon Express featuring a relatively small cast of Divyendu Sharma, Pratik Gandhi and Avinsh Tiwari proved to be, yet another sleeper hit of 2024. Released on March 22, 2024, the film collected Rs. 38.47 cr. at the box office.

Srikanth: Released on May 10, 2024, Srikanth a heartfelt family drama that resonated well saw its business grow exponentially collecting Rs. 50.05 cr. at the box office.

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: This romantic drama struck a chord with its emotional storytelling on its release in February. With Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon leading the cast, the film managed to collect Rs. 80.88 cr. at the box office.

  Average

Bad Newz: Released on July 19, 2024, the film which as a sequel of sorts to the previous release Good Newz managed to draw in Rs. 6.28 cr. despite featuring names like Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Tripti Dimrii.

Devara - Part 1 [Hindi Dubbed]: The Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan starrer Devaran that released on September 27, 2024, only managed to rake in Rs. 67.24 cr. at the box office.

Fighter: The Hirthik Roshan – Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter that was promoted heavily as India’s first ever ariel combat film, and even released on January 25, 2024, managed to rake in just Rs. 205.55 cr.

Kill: Kill that hit screens in a limited release on July 5, 2024 managed to collect Rs. 24.25 cr. after receiving highly appreciative reviews.

Laapataa Ladies: Released on March 1, 2024, Laapataa Ladies that garnered rave reviews and highly appreciative posts from the industry managed to draw in just Rs. 20.24 cr.

Singham Again: The multistarrer Singham Again that release on Diwali, managed to rake in Rs. 268.35 cr. despite the immense hype and promotions surrounding the film.

The Sabarmati Report: The Vikran Massey, Raashi Khanna, Ridhi Dogra starrer Sbarmati Report found itself making headlines around its release. Despite the promotions and hype the film managed to collect Rs. 31.20 cr.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video: Released on October 11, 2024, this Rajkummar Rao – Tripti Dimrii starrer managed to rake in just Rs. 39.56 cr. over its theatrical run. 

  Below Average

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi: For a film based on cricket that features stars like Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi was a massive underperformer managing to collect just Rs. 36.28 cr.

  Notable Flops

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha: Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey tried his hand in the romance genre through this Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer, which released on August 2. The movie not only turned out to be boring but also a one where there were no surprises for the audience. Hence, its box office number remained a disastrous Rs. 8.59 crores.

Baby John: Filmmaker Kalees’ Baby John was a masala movie that saw Varun Dhawan in an actions role for the first time. It also acquired the Christmas release period. But the film didn’t impress the audience as much as the makers would have liked. It was also affected by the tsunami called Pushpa 2: The Rule. All this ensured that it could manage only Rs. 30.18 in its first six days.

Chandu Champion: Kabir Khan’s ambitious tribute to India’s paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar, which saw a dedicated Kartik Aaryan in the titular role, generated good reviews when it released on June 14. However, the film couldn’t attain success at the ticket window because of an overdose of sports movies in recent years and could only earn a lifetime of Rs. 62.95 crores.

Jigra: Vasan Bala’s Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina starrer, which released on October 11, had an interesting premise. But the film’s niche appeal didn’t entice the masses, and it went onto become a rare unsuccessful film for Alia as it could only manage Rs. 30.69 crores.

Khel Khel Mein: Filmmaker Mudassar Aziz’s Khel Khel Mein, which was a multi-starrer headlined by Akshay Kumar, wasn’t criticized for its content. However, the film was released alongside Stree 2 and Vedaa during the Independence Day weekend. The former became one of the biggest blockbusters, ensuring that Khel Khel Mein managed a mere Rs. 40.36 crores.

Maidaan: Just like Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion, this Ajay Devgn starrer which released on 11 April was also affected by the overdose of sports dramas or biopics. Despite glowing reviews and Ajay Devgn’s heartfelt performance, it could rake in only Rs. 52.29 crores.

Sarfira: Akshay Kumar is going through a lean patch for a couple of years. Sarfira, which released on July 12, was another addition to his unsuccessful films. Remake of the acclaimed Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, it managed a dismal number of only Rs. 22.13 crores.

Vedaa: This John Abraham and Sharvari starrer received mixed reviews. On top of that, it was also affected by the Stree 2 juggernaut as it was released alongside that film during Independence Day. The end result for this Nikkhil Advani directed film was only Rs. 20.25 crores.

Yodha: Released on March 15, Dharma Productions’ Yodha was promoted as the next big thing in the action genre in Bollywood. However, the Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani starrer didn’t click at the box office as it only managed a lifetime number of Rs. 32.45 crores.

  Disaster 

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: This Ali Abbas Zafar directorial, which released on April 11, was an expensive and highly mounted action flick shot in various countries. It also starred two action specialists in the form of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Alas, the film just bombed at the ticket window and turned out to be a major loss-making venture for Pooja Entertainment as it earned only Rs. 59.17 crores.

The re-release trend has been in existence since the pandemic but it became quite significant this year. Rockstar was re-released when theatres were starved of biggies and the experiment worked big time. Laila Majnu soon arrived in cinemas and it did more than 3 times than its original run. Tumbbad, however, took the cake. Its re-release was marketed as if it were a fresh release. The effort paid dividends as Tumbbad collected more than many significant big new releases of 2024 like Merry Christmas, Crakk, Laapataa Ladies, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Kill, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, Ulajh, Vedaa, etc.

In this special feature, we’ll take a look at the top re-release grossers of 2024. Tumbbad took the cake with its collections of Rs. 32 crores. The film had an unbelievable run and it’ll be difficult for any re-release to match its earnings in the near future. It’s the only film to collect more than Rs. 10 crores; the next big grosser collected 25% of Tumbbad’s re-release earnings.

Laila Majnu came next followed by Rockstar. The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer started on a slow note and then grew with each passing week. Kal Ho Naa Ho’s re-release took the fourth position and the videos of viewers dancing to ‘Mahi Ve’ added to the curiosity and increased its collections.

Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, like Tumbbad, Rockstar and Laila Majnu, underperformed on its original release and then earned a cult status. The R Madhavan-Dia Mirza collected Rs. 4 crores, which is close to what it earned in 2001 (Rs. 5.52 crores).

Veer-Zaara, too, sprang a surprise when it released around its 20th anniversary and collected Rs. 3.15 crores. Jab We Met is an evergreen re-release film which always manages to bring numbers. It collected Rs. 1 crore and so did Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Incidentally, the Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone starrer will re-release yet again on January 3, 2025. Meanwhile, a lot was expected from Karan Arjun but it collected Rs. 1 crore.

The rest of the re-released films this year were Love Aaj Kal, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Tujhe Meri Kasam, Taal, Pardes, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Biwi No 1, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Chak De! India, Dil To Pagal Hai, Darr, Baazigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladi, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Tamasha, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Gangs Of Wasseypur, Wake Up Sid, Lamhe, Saathiya, Mohabbatein, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. As per information accessed by Bollywood Hungama, these films collectively earned approx. Rs. 2.50 crores.

In other words, the cumulative collection of re-releases in the domestic market is nearly Rs. 65 crores. Although half of the collections came through Tumbbad, it’s still an impressive figure, which makes it clear that 2025 will also see older films coming back to cinemas.

The collections of re-releases in 2024 in the domestic market:

Tumbbad – Rs. 32 crores Laila Majnu – Rs. 8.50 crores Rockstar – Rs. 6 crores Kal Ho Naa Ho – Rs. 5.80 crores Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein – Rs. 4 crores Veer-Zaara – Rs. 3.15 crores Jab We Met – Rs. 1 crore Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani – Rs. 1 crore Karan Arjun – Rs. 1 crore Rest of the films – Rs. 2.50 crores

TOTAL – Rs. 64.95 crores

It was a good Tuesday for Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) as yet again, more than Rs. 5 crores came in. The film hasn’t dropped below this mark even once during its run and that may happen only on Thursday and Friday when the New Year holiday would be through. The film ended up collecting Rs. 6 crores* and that’s on the same lines as Monday collections.

The film has an outside chance of scoring in double digits again due to New Year holiday. In fact, till Saturday it was pretty much certain since Rs. 10.25 crores had come in, and hence collections on January 1 were expected to be on the same lines. However, surprisingly the growth on Sunday was just about okay at Rs. 12.25 crores due to which the phenomenal trending that seemed to be working so very well for the film sort of got impacted.

Still, at the bare minimum Rs. 8 crores more would certainly come in and that will be fantastic as well for 28th day of the film. The fact that we are still taking about such huge numbers goes on to show that the Allu Arjun starrer has been having the kind of dream run that would require a really solid film to emulate in 2025. So far, the film’s collections stand at Rs. 782.25 crores* and one can expect the makers to celebrate hard when the last big milestone for the Hindi version, that of Rs. 800 Crore Club entry, would be achieved.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Pushpa 2:  The Rule (Hindi) is refusing to slow down, and the current holiday season is further helping its cause. Despite Mufasa:  The Lion King in the play and Baby John being the new release, Pushpa 2 (Hindi) is still collecting the highest on practically daily basis. This was the case right through the weekend and now it’s the same right at the beginning of weekdays as well.

The film brought in Rs. 6 crores* and that’s not much of a drop when compared to Friday collections of Rs. 7 crores. Audiences are continuing to watch the film, which is playing at only around half the screens in circulation and still the occupancy is the highest here. In fact, at quite a few centres, it’s collecting almost the sum total of the other films in the running, which pretty much shows how it’s asserting an all-around dominance. Today also the film will stay over Rs. 5 crores mark and then it would be interesting to see whether it can get into that double digit score one last time on Wednesday due to New Year holiday.

The Allu Arjun starrer has now crossed Rs. 775 crores milestone as well and currently stands at Rs. 778.25 crores*. Today it will cross Rs. 780 crores and by Sunday it will achieve an unthinkable milestone of Rs. 800 crores. The film is an all-time mega blockbuster by a distance and will eventually have a lifetime in excess of Rs. 825 crores.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Rs. 800 Core Club - Here comes Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi)! This is going to be a landmark week for the Indian film industry as for the first time, Rs. 800 Crore Club would be formed by a film and that too in a single language. Pushpa 2 (Hindi) has been breaking one record after another ever since its release earlier this month, and this milestones-filled journey is not going to end anytime soon.

This was pretty much evidenced in the weekend gone by as well when the film ended up recording a double-digit score on Saturday and then went one up on Sunday with excellent collections. Despite Baby John and Mufasa: The Lion King playing in theatres, it’s Pushpa 2 (Hindi), which is collecting the highest and that too by a margin. There has been no stopping the film as it has been achieving one milestone after another in quick succession and this Sunday was no different.

Even in its fourth weekend, the film has been the first choice of the audiences and that reflected in Sunday collections that reflected an unbelievable Rs. 12.25 crores been scored. The fact that it has done that on its fourth Sunday is something that will go down in the record books. The Allu Arjun starrer has already collected Rs. 769.75 crores at the box office and now around Rs. 30 crores remain for an entry into the Rs. 800 Crore Club. With mid-week holiday of January 1, it’s very much possible that the film will reach there before the fifth weekend comes to a close.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Yet another day, yet another huge milestone for Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi). The film has now crossed Rs. 750 crores mark at the box office. It has managed to do that in just 24 days, which goes on to show the kind of quick strides that it has taken in such less time. There are many more milestones that the film is all set to accomplish in due course of time, and that includes establishing the Rs. 800 Crore Club and then also aiming for Rs. 850 crores benchmark.

In fact, after a brief pause for a couple of days (Thursday and Friday), the film is now also back to scoring in double digits. It went past the Rs. 10 crores mark all over again on Saturday, what with Rs. 10.50 crores* more coming in. What’s even more interesting is that this is more than double of what Baby John has scored on the same day, which pretty much goes on to show the kind of complete dominance that the Allu Arjun starrer is enjoying.

The film currently stands at Rs. 768.75 crores* and growth is bound to come by today, which will push the overall numbers closer to Rs. 15 crores mark. Then it would be all about establishing the Rs. 800 Crore Club, something that should happen in weekdays to follow.

An All Time Mega Blockbuster.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After collecting Rs. 9 crores on Thursday and ensuring that the third week collections went past the Rs. 100 crores mark, Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) kickstarted its campaign for the fourth week on a high as well. The film collected Rs. 8 crores* more and that’s simply superb since there have been only a handful of films that have managed to score this much on their first Friday in 2024. The fact that the Sukumar directed film is doing that on its fourth Friday is a testimony to the tight grasp that it has now managed amongst audiences.

What’s all the more impressive is that the film is doing that when there is a new release Baby John in the running, as well as Hollywood’s Mufasa: The Lion King which has found an audience for itself. Still, there has been no stopping the film as it’s playing at a very good count of screens and shows, and is also the highest collecting film amongst all and that too by a distance.

The film has now also reached Rs. 748.25 crores* and as you read this, it has already crossed Rs. 750 crores mark. Today, the Allu Arjun starrer will jump huge and while Rs. 12-13 crores is certainly on the cards, it also has a chance to get into that Rs. 15-16 crores range. Tomorrow it would do that for sure, which means the film is all set to cross Rs. 775 crores by the time the weekend is through.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Things are not looking good for Baby John. After struggling to get a fair opening on Friday when it somehow managed to get into a double digit score and collected Rs. 11.25 crores, it has been going downhill ever since. Thursday was poor at Rs. 5.13 crores and now Friday is even lower with just Rs. 4 crores* coming in.

It’s understandable that there was a drop on Thursday since it was a working day (though the fall was still bigger than expected), at least on Friday the film should have shown some kind of resurgence. That was the bare minimum requirement as well if the film needed to have any chance to get into a double digit game again on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened since Friday has now gone below even Rs. 5 crores mark. This is a clear indication that the film hasn’t been accepted by the audiences and now it would need a miracle to go past Rs. 10 crores mark even on Sunday.

The film has now barely crossed the Rs. 20 crores mark and that too after being in theatres for three days. Currently standing at Rs. 20.38 crores*, the best case scenario for the film would be to cross Rs. 35 crores at the close of its five days extended weekend. Post that, the next big milestone would be to surpass Rs. 50 crores mark, though considering the holiday season at least that will happen for sure.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After collecting Rs. 11.25 crores on Wednesday, all eyes were on how the hold would look like on Thursday. As it is, the opening of the film wasn’t great and then from Christmas holiday to the next working day, a drop was on the cards. Yes, due to festive season on, the drop could well have been controlled. Still, with word of mouth being average at best, it was going to be a wait and watch situation.

Unfortunately, though, the results haven’t really been encouraging for the film as Thursday collections are only around Rs. 5 crores mark. Even with a drop on the cards, one would have expected at least Rs. 7-8 crores to come in after a Rs. 11.25 crores start. However, the numbers that have come in are much lesser at Rs. 5.13 crores.

All of this means that today even with some sort of growth on the cards, a double digit number would be tough to come by. That would need to wait for tomorrow and hopefully it would happen, though one waits to see if the Varun Dhawan starrer manages to better its Christmas Day numbers on Saturday or Sunday. So far, the Kalees directed film has collected Rs. 16.38 crores in two days and this should ideally have been the first day number at the bare minimum.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Yet another week, yet another record for Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi). In a year when lifetime total of so many biggies has failed to cross the Rs. 100 crores mark, Pushpa 2 (Hindi) has gone ahead and scored over Rs. 100 crores in its third week.

Yes, you read it right!

The film had surpassed Rs. 400 crores mark in its extended Week One. Then in the second week it scored a double century. And now in the third week it has scored a century. The manner in which it has been going, and especially considering the holiday season, it’s now set to score a big half century in the fourth week as well, something that no other film in the past has ever done. What’s all the more commendable is that the Allu Arjun starrer would be doing that when there is competition from both Hollywood (Mufasa: The Lion King) and Bollywood (Baby John).

On Thursday, the film went below the Rs. 10 crores mark for the first time in its run. Still, the numbers have been quite good with Rs. 9 crores coming in. However, Friday to Sunday period would be back to huge as the film will come in its own. So far, the Sukumar directed film has collected Rs. 740.25 crores and today it will accomplish yet another milestone of Rs. 750 crores with an entry into Rs. 800 Crore Club set to happen before the close of Week 4.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Hindi version of Pushpa: The Rise, the first film in the franchise by Sukumar, released in December 2021 without much fanfare and that too with 50% occupancy rule because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had a decent opening. However, the word-of-mouth started spreading and Allu Arjun starrer action entertainer turned out to be a sleeper hit in Hindi against all odds. Pushpa 2: The Rule, the second movie, has literally stormed the box office in Hindi as it’s all set to reach a mammoth score of Rs. 750 crores net in India itself.

But that’s not all. Pushpa 2 has also become a record breaker in the neighbourhood country of Nepal. Mythri Movie Makers, one of the producers of the film, have shared that the Allu Arjun starrer has become the highest grossing foreign film ever in the country and also one of the highest grossers ever over there.

The production house shared the news on social media saying, “#Pushpa2TheRule is now the HIGHEST GROSSING FOREIGN FILM EVER IN NEPAL with a gross of 24.75 CRORES in 20 days. It is one of the biggest blockbusters at the Nepal Box Office and is among the TOP 3 GROSSERS OF ALL TIME.” To see the Hindi dubbed version of a regional language film of India breaking records in Nepal is quite something.

Along with Mythri Movie Makers, Pushpa 2 is also produced by Sukumar Writings. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles.

Also Read: Pushpa 2 (Hindi) Box Office: Has a SPECTACULAR Wednesday, is the HIGHEST COLLECTING film on Christmas

The Varun Dhawan led Baby John has seen a drop in collections on 2nd Day, as the film has collected around Rs. 6 cr. to 6.50 cr. on the second day, taking total collections to Rs. 17.25 crore. The drop is around 45% as compared to the first day, and this is an alarming sign, as it was a must for the film to hold better and take benefit of the Christmas period.

The business will be at similar levels on Friday, and is expected to see a surge on Saturday and Sunday. With the present trends, the 5-day weekend of Baby John will be around the Rs. 40 crore mark, and then its on Monday to Wednesday to decide the lifetime business.

The reports are mixed and the business is impacted by the competition from Pushpa 2 in mass belts and Mufasa in the metros, but nonetheless, it should have done much better, as there are enough screens and audience to consume the film. The remake factor too has impacted the box office performance.

The holiday period will ensure some hold at the box office in the coming few days, but once that's gone, Baby John will have it tough at the ticket window.

Baby John managed to have a fair opening day as Rs. 11.25 crores came in. The target was to at least get into a double-digit score, and it managed to do that, though just about. This too was courtesy the evening shows because the manner in which the film had opened in the morning shows, it seemed like even hitting Rs. 10 crores would be touch and go. Thankfully, that has happened though.

Expectations though were for a lot more from the film. Even till the time the advance booking hadn’t opened, it had seemed that the film will get into that Rs. 13-15 crores range at least. After all, this one is a big film and moreover also arriving on a major national holiday of Christmas. In fact, at the time the teaser was out many months back, bets were also being placed on an opening day of Rs. 20-25 crores. However, as the film came closer to release, the expectations were kept under check. Moreover, no one had any clue that even in its third week, Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) would be huge and then there would be competition from Hollywood’s Mufasa: The Lion King as well. That’s why the expectations were reset to Rs. 10-12 crores on the eve of release.

There is a lot of distance that the film needs to cover from here on. Today, there would be a drop in collections since it’s a working day though in parts, the holiday season has also begun, which means there could be a bit of benefit coming from there. However, on Friday the film would need to be really close to the opening day collections if the Varun Dhawan starrer has to be benefit from the weekend ahead.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was simply a spectacular day for Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) as it made the most of the Christmas holiday. The festive season has now officially kick started and what better way than to have a national holiday fall bang in the middle of the week. It takes care of the weekdays on the either sides and while Monday and Tuesday benefitted from this with double digit numbers, the after effects would be felt on Thursday as well.

Meanwhile on Wednesday, the film managed to go past that magical Rs. 15 crores mark all over again. This could well be the first Sunday collections of most of the biggies and they won’t mind that. However, these numbers are coming on the 21st day of the film’s run and that goes on to show the kind of sensation that the Allu Arjun starrer has turned out to be at a Pan-India level. To get to Rs. 15.50 crores at the close of its three week run is just unbelievable and one really waits to see which is that next film which will actually challenge such a run.

So far, the film has collected Rs. 731.25 crores and Rs. 800 crores would now be a cakewalk for the film. There is a huge holiday season ahead and with the weekend coming over and then January 1 holiday in the middle of next week, there are so many more double digits ahead for the film. In fact, Rs. 800 crores mark could well be crossed by January 1 itself and post that the next new milestone, which would be set for the film is Rs. 850 crores.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After Jawan, the next venture of Atlee, Baby John with Varun Dhawan has taken a decent start in India on Christmas Day. According to early estimates, Baby John has collected in the range of Rs. 13 crores to 13.5 crores on Wednesday, making it one of the biggest starts for non-franchise in post-pandemic times for a young hero.

The film has done business despite a fractured release all across the board due to fierce competition from Pushpa 2 and Mufasa. This was more like a three-way clash and yet the numbers are decent on the first day, but a 15-crore start would have made things even better.

There is a prolonged holiday period and that should help the film hit a century in India and emerge a success. The hold on Thursday is crucial as it's important for Baby John to collect Rs. 7.5 crores or more and then enter the weekend with the scope to grow and hit the Rs 50 crore mark in 5 days flat.

After scoring an unbelievable Monday of Rs. 11.75 crores, Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) had a solid hold on Tuesday as Rs. 11.50 crores came in. There is hardly any day on day drop and the best part is that there have been two more double digit scores now over the weekdays. All of this means that this would be the first ever film in history to have three consecutive weeks of straight forward double digit days as today it will complete three weeks in theatres.

In fact, it was also expected that Tuesday would be a little better than Monday since it was Christmas eve. From that perspective, the collections are (relatively) lower than expected. Still, that’s all just from comparison standpoint because if one looks at standalone collections then what Pushpa 2 (Hindi) is currently doing can’t really be explained. To think of it, in a year where double digit collections on even first day have been difficult to come, this Sukumar directed film is still bringing in healthy scores on its 20th day.

Today should be huge all over again as it’s Christmas holiday and the film would be aiming for Rs. 20 crores. At the very least, it will still do Rs. 17-18 crores and that would be fantastic all over again. Yes, there is Mufasa: The Lion King playing as well and so is the new release Baby John. Still, it would be Pushpa 2 (Hindi) that will come up trumps. So far, the Allu Arjun starrer has collected Rs. 715.75 crores and today it will cross Rs. 730 crores with ease.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Varun Dhawan led Baby John is recording decent trend in the advance booking as the action-packed entertainer has sold 50,000 tickets across the Top 3 national chains as on Tuesday at 7.45 PM. The film is looking to clock an overall advance booking of 65,000 tickets and take an opening around the Rs. 15 crore mark.

Baby John will end up scoring biggest advance booking for Varun Dhawan in the post pandemic time, better than his earlier 2 releases - Jug Jugg Jeeyo and Bhediya. The advance booking of Baby John will also be better than other releases of 2024 like Bad News (51,000 Tickets), Jigra (32,000 tickets) and Chandu Champion (31,000 tickets).

The three way clash with Pushpa 2 and Mufasa has taken a hit on the business of Baby John as without the competition the start could have been closer to the Rs. 20 crore mark, though even a start around the Rs. 15 crore mark will be good for the film in present scenario.

The Christmas holiday will boost the business, but the real value of double digit for non-franchise film with a younger hero is a good sign, and the hope is on the film to work with the masses. The single screens have a fractured release with little shows, but the film can fight back over the conventional Friday to Sunday weekend with the right reports.

Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) is now officially the founding member of the Rs. 700 Crore Club. The film has achieved this feat in mere 19 days and with this there is a huge responsibility on films to follow. Such a milestone has never been achieved before in history where a film has collected as much in a single language. However, that has happened now with Pushpa 2 and the makers deserve a round of applause for creating a masala entertainer that managed to cut across boundaries.

What is truly unbelievable is that even the third Monday has stayed in a double-digit zone and even the most optimistic of people wouldn’t have imagined that despite a record-breaking run that the film has been enjoying on practically daily basis. On Friday, the film had scored Rs. 12.50 crores and now on Monday the collections have come to Rs. 11.75 crores. This means that there is no drop whatsoever because the ticket rates are anyways lower over the weekdays, which means the footfalls are pretty much the same.

This has resulted in the overall collections standing at Rs. 704.25 crores and today the collections are set to go higher because it’s Christmas eve. This means that Rs. 715 crores mark will be comfortably crossed by tonight and then a massive holiday period will begin from tomorrow. It would be a cakewalk for the Allu Arjun starrer to now enter the Rs. 800 Crore Club and one can’t put a number to where it will eventually conclude.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a low weekend for Vanvaas as Rs. 3.28 crores came in. Ideally, this should have been the first day numbers for the film and the weekend should have get into that Rs. 10-12 crores range. However, first and foremost the genre by itself has its limitations. Secondly, Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) has been running riot and yet again took the biggest share amongst all films by accumulating a weekend of over Rs. 55 crores. As a result, Vanvaas had to make do with the best that it could gather in its first three days.

In any case, the opening day of the film was low at Rs. 73 lakhs and though collections did manage to touch Rs. 1.02 crore on Saturday, the growth was quite limited. There was similar trend on Sunday as well with collections growing nominally to Rs. 1.53 crore, as a result of which the overall weekend number stayed on to be underwhelming. Considering the fact that the film has seen theatrical release, box office collections are important and from that perspective, all eyes are now on whether Monday stays close to Friday collections at least.

The bigger issue ahead is that Baby John arrives mid-week on Wednesday itself and that will further turn out to be competition for Vanvaas. It’s not as much about screens or shows either since Vanvaas needs just a few of these allocated to it at reasonable slots to have an audience inflow. However, with so much happening around it already, the film will need a lot to go in its favour if it has to proceed well into the second week.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The highly anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun has taken the box office by storm. After releasing on December 5, the film, which saw unprecedented advance bookings across the country, created a storm at the box office. Now, after two weeks at the box office, Pushpa 2 has continued to hold strong with audience thronging theatres. Interestingly, after 18 days at the box office, Pushpa 2 has created a record of sorts with an unbroken streak of 18 consecutive days of double-digit collections. Directed by Sukumar, this blockbuster has cemented its place in the annals of Indian cinema with its exceptional performance, resonating across demographics and territories.

The journey of Pushpa 2 has been nothing short of phenomenal. From the word go, the film struck a chord with audiences, delivering jaw-dropping numbers. The lowest single-day collection for the film was on Day 16, bringing in Rs. 12.50 crore, a figure that many films would envy as their peak. On the other hand, the highest single-day collection was recorded on the first Saturday, with an astounding Rs. 74 crore pouring in, underscoring the film's unparalleled appeal.

The film's ability to maintain double-digit figures for 18 consecutive days speaks volumes about its widespread acceptance. Pushpa 2 has performed exceptionally well in both the domestic and international markets. In southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, the film witnessed packed theatres even on weekdays. Meanwhile, in the Hindi belt, Pushpa 2 continued to attract large crowds, further consolidating Allu Arjun's pan-India stardom.

The remarkable streak of double-digit earnings has added to Pushpa 2’s growing list of achievements. Its first-weekend collection alone shattered multiple records, and the subsequent weekdays have seen steady and robust numbers. The 18-day collection trend reflects not only the film's quality but also the brand loyalty Allu Arjun has cultivated since the first instalment.

With no signs of slowing down, Pushpa 2 is poised to cross more milestones in the coming weeks. The consistent double-digit earnings, even beyond the typical two-week window, suggest a long and lucrative box office run. All eyes are now on whether the film will surpass lifetime earnings of other Indian blockbusters and etch its name among the highest-grossing films of all time.

As Pushpa 2 continues its dominance, it’s evident that the era of Pushpa Raj is far from over. Fans can only wait in anticipation as the numbers roll in, solidifying the film’s legacy as a cinematic phenomenon.

Top Bollywood movies with consecutive days of double-digit collections Pushpa 2 - The Rule – 18 days Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion – 17 days Stree 2 – 14 days Jawan – 13 days Gadar 2 – 13 days Animal - 12 days Pathaan – 12 days K.G.F - Chapter 2 – 11 days PK – 11 days Tiger Zinda Hai – 11 days Sanju – 10 days Bajrangi Bhaijaan - 10 days

Vanvaas showed some improvement in numbers on Saturday as it managed to cross Rs. 1 crore mark. The exact collections have come as Rs. 1.02 crore and that’s around 40% growth over Friday collections of Rs. 73 lakhs.

The film needed to jump much higher though and ideally 100% growth would have been a better bet. It’s a content film, which needs its own space and time to keep going on for weeks to come. However, since there is a lot of competition around it, the issue is not just with the choices that audiences have available for them but also the screen distribution, what with multiple films across languages vying for attention.

The Anil Sharma film has now reached Rs. 1.75 crore mark and while today the total will go past Rs. 3 crores mark for sure, a lot more is required for it to sail through. This Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma starter does carry merits and one just hopes that there is a turnaround sooner than later.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a decent start for Mufasa: The Lion King in India as Rs. 8 crores* came in. Not many films have taken this kind of an opening in 2024 and considering the fact that it’s an animation movie and still registered such numbers, it’s a relief indeed. It also goes on to show that Pushpa 2: The Rule is not the only film that will continue playing in this season and audiences are in mood to check out something else as well.

Yes, the film was expected to take a comfortable double digit start and, in fact, before the release of Pushpa 2, it was also being pegged as something that will comfortably go past the Rs. 15 crores mark on its opening day. After all, The Lion King (2019) had opened at Rs. 11.06 crores in pre-pandemic times and hence this prequel was expected to go or up over that, especially since it was a successful film. However, with Pushpa 2 continuing to be the leading running across board even in the third week, it’s still good enough that Mufasa has managed to keep its head high and was the second best.

The reports for the film are just about decent to good though, which means it will not break into something bigger. However, on the flip side, this is a festive time now due to an extended holiday season, which means a lifetime of around Rs. 80-90 crores is still on the cards.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After scoring an ultra-huge extended first week that saw a staggering Rs. 433.50 crores coming in, Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) had an astonishing second week as well that missed Rs. 200 crores mark by just one crore. As much as Rs. 199 crores came in the week gone by which is a huge record by a distance.

Now, the third week has started with a bang as well, what with yet another double digit day being scored. Rs. 12.50 crores more were accumulated on Friday and that’s not too far away from Thursday which had seen Rs. 14 crores been registered at the box office. Anything over Rs. 10 crores would have been superb for the film at the start of the third week and here the numbers are a bit higher than that. Moreover, today there would be a huge jump seen in collections and Rs. 20 crores mark will certainly be crossed, which would be just amazing. Then tomorrow the film will be aiming at Rs. 25 crores and rest assured, there are record numbers on the way for the Allu Arjun starrer.

There is no competition for the film in the Hindi circuits and this is where the film is anyways doing maximum business. There have been a few south movies that have arrived, which are doing quite well regionally. Still, at an all-India level, it’s Pushpa 2 (Hindi) that would be ruling the charts all over. With Rs. 645 crores in its kitty so far, the film will come close to Rs. 700 crores before it steps into the weekdays.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a slow start for Vanvaas as Rs. 73 lakhs came on first day. This isn’t entirely surprising since the film was as it is dependent entirely on word of mouth due to its theme and cast. Yes, Anil Sharma is at the director’s seat but then he is known more for his high decibel big budget action dramas whereas this one is more of an intimate family drama about parents turning old. Hence, at least from the opening perspective, the footfalls were always going to be limited.

Still, on a regular Friday, one would have expected an opening day number on the lines of Uunchai. The Amitabh Bachchan led family drama had taken an opening of Rs. 1.81 crore which shows the kind of limitation that this genre has. Hence, the best case scenario for Vanvaas too was Rs. 1.50-2 crores. However, with Pushpa 2: The Rule wave being way too strong, which is keeping other films at bay in the third week as well, it was always going to pose a huge challenge to any other smaller release. Moreover, there is Mufasa: The Lion King which has released as well and that too ironically is also the second choice at best for the patrons.

One now waits to see if this Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma starter manages to grow well on the basis of word of mouth. Ideally, the numbers would need to double up today so that there is some kind of momentum that picks up. If the growth is only around 50% then it would be tough since there is going to be further competition ahead in the form of Baby John which arrives mid-Week on Wednesday, 25th December.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Disney Live Action film, Mufasa: The Lion King has taken a good start in India, as the film has collected in the range of Rs. 9 to 9.50 crores on the first day. The film has done the best business in Telugu version, where the business got benefit due to the dubbing done by Mahesh Babu. The second best-performing version is Hindi, due to the Shah Rukh Khan factor followed by English.

Being a kids friendly film, the collections will see a spike on Saturday and Sunday, and the Hollywood film is looking to pack a solid punch with business around the Rs. 35 crore mark. It's the holiday period and with the support of family audience, Mufasa is expected to record a strong trend in through the new year period and enter the Rs. 100 crore club at the box office.

The film has faced competition from Pushpa 2 on the first day, as the Allu Arjun starrer has also collected around the Rs. 12 crore mark on Day 16, and there will be even more drop in showcasing on December 25, owing to the release of Baby John.

Yet, there is enough for Mufasa to hit the bull's eye at the box office in India.

Pushpa 2 – The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, that released on December 5, 2024 has been doing roaring business. After witnessing an immense rate of advance bookings, the business of the film roared on day 1 with staggering collections. Surrounded with immense hype and anticipation, Pushpa 2 has not just dominated the box office but has also rewritten records in its first two weeks of release. The film has crossed a monumental Rs. 632.50 crore mark in just 15 days, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, surpassing the Rajkummar Rao – Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2, which previously held the record. This achievement is all the more impressive considering that Pushpa 2 is primarily a Telugu film dubbed in Hindi, and it continues to captivate audiences across India and abroad.

Released on a Thursday, Pushpa 2 – The Rule opened to a massive reception, with fans eagerly flocking to theatres to witness Allu Arjun’s return as the iconic Pushpa Raj. The film made an incredible ₹433.50 crore in its first week alone, despite being released during a relatively less favourable time in terms of competition.

The film's debut was nothing short of phenomenal. By the end of its first week (8 days), Pushpa 2 had already grossed Rs. 433.50 crore globally, with a significant contribution from the Hindi belt. The film's Hindi version alone amassed a staggering Rs. 250 crore in the opening week, signalling the growing fanbase of Allu Arjun outside of South India. This number broke several records for a South Indian film in the Hindi market, firmly establishing Allu Arjun as a pan-Indian star.

The film’s gripping narrative, powerful performances, and mass appeal coupled with stellar action sequences drove audiences to theatres, leading to a consistently strong box office performance. With positive word-of-mouth and high demand for repeat viewings, Pushpa 2 not only set a box office benchmark but also generated significant buzz on social media, further propelling its success.

Even after the euphoria of the opening week, Pushpa 2 continued to perform exceptionally well in its second week. The film collected Rs. 199 crore globally in its second week, further consolidating its place in the history of Indian cinema. While the collections saw a slight dip in the second week, this was expected as most films experience a drop after the opening wave. However, given the intense competition from other big-budget releases, the numbers are still a testament to the film's massive appeal.

In just 15 days, Pushpa 2 – The Rule has grossed Rs. 632.50 crore globally, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. This milestone surpasses Stree 2, which had previously held the record with a lifetime gross of Rs. 600 crore. For a film that is not a traditional Hindi-language production, this is an extraordinary feat.

The film's success is also a reflection of the growing demand for South Indian cinema across the country. The Hindi-speaking audience has increasingly embraced films dubbed from regional languages, and Pushpa 2 is a prime example of how language barriers are being broken down in the Indian film industry.

As Pushpa 2 continues to perform at an impressive pace, the film's overall lifetime collections are expected to rise significantly, with the possibility of crossing the Rs. 700 crore mark in the coming weeks. Its success has already set the stage for a potential third installment, and fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next in the saga of Pushpa Raj.

Pushpa 2 – The Rule Box Office at a glance:

Week 1: Rs.  433.50 cr [8 days; Thursday release]

Week 2: Rs.  199 cr

Total: Rs. 632.50 cr

The much talked about and keenly anticipated Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule released a while back. After the stunning success of Pushpa: The Rise, the sequel of the film which came with immense hype and anticipation has been well received by the masses, living up to expectations. After a staggeringly successful advance booking rate, the opening day business of Pushpa 2 witnessed record breaking footfalls, now after nearly two weeks at the box office, since its release on December 5, 2024, Pushpa 2 has set a record. In fact, the Aalu Arjun starrer has emerged as the first ever film to cross the Rs. 200 cr. nett. mark within the Mumbai circuit alone.

Collecting over Rs. 200 cr. nett in Mumbai alone, Pushpa 2: The Rule has managed to surpass previous big-ticket releases like Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion that had collected Rs. 191.58 cr, the recently released Shraddha Kapoor – Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree 2 that collected Rs. 189.87 cr, and even the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan that had collected Rs. 166.52 cr within the Mumbai circuit. If that wasn’t enough, the business of Pushpa 2 in Mumbai has also surpassed other releases like Gadar 2 (Rs. 147.33 cr), Jawan (Rs. 141.09 cr), Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior (Rs. 136.94 cr) and KGF – Chapter 2 (Rs. 134.61 cr).

The incredible success of Pushpa 2: The Rule in the Mumbai circuit is a testament to its widespread appeal across audiences. The film's gripping narrative, larger-than-life action sequences, and Allu Arjun's powerhouse performance have resonated not just in its traditional strongholds in the South but also in key markets across North India. Currently the success of the film is being attributed to a combination of massive pre-release buzz, the film’s pan-India appeal and of course Allu Arjun’s stardom.

With Pushpa 2 dominating the box office and continuing to draw crowds even after two weeks of release, it shows no signs of slowing down. Analysts predict it could set new benchmarks in other circuits and emerge as one of the highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history.

As the numbers roll in, Pushpa 2: The Rule solidifies Allu Arjun's place in the pantheon of megastars while redefining box office success in India.

Highest Grossing Films within the Mumbai Circuit: Pushpa 2 – The Rule – Rs. 200 cr. Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 191.58 cr. Stree 2 - Rs. 189.87 cr. Pathaan - Rs. 166.52 cr. Gadar 2 - Rs. 147.33 cr. Jawan - Rs. 141.09 cr. Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior - Rs. 136.94 cr. K.G.F - Chapter 2 - Rs. 134.61 cr.