Bollywood is an Indian Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, which is one of the biggest and most live entertainment industries on this planet. Being known for colorful narratives, dance sequences as well as melodrama, Bollywood has produced some worldwide highest-grossing films. In this article, we are going to look at ten highest grossing Bollywood films that have not only won over audiences but also set new benchmarks for success.
Dangal (2016)
“Dangal” is a sports biographical film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring Aamir Khan. It tells the real life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat who became world-class wrestlers with his help. Apart from its plot being captivating as well as its performances being energetic, what makes it special? The movie collected more than ₹20 billion globally, thereby becoming the highest-grossing film ever in Bollywood so far.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” was technically a Telugu language film while its Hindi dubbed version had a major impact on the Bollywood box office. This epic historical movie is the last part of “Baahubali: The Beginning,” which deals with power, betrayal along with revenge (S.S.Rajamouli). Impressive visuals of the film complemented by exciting scenario acting made it a very important cultural phenomenon altogether. It raked in over ₹18 billion internationally including substantial portion through Hindi version.
3.Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” directed by Kabir Khan tells a touching story about a pious Hindu man who embarks on journey to bring back home a dumb Pakistani girl to her family. The film received rave reviews for its narrative and acting performances and had Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in leading roles. “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” reached out to viewers across India and the world with over ₹9 billion collected all over the globe. The global success of this movie can be attributed to its theme of humanity and goodwill.
4.Secret Superstar (2017)
Directed by Advait Chandan, “Secret Superstar” is a film about an aspiring singer girl who faces resistance from her conservative father. Supporting cast includes Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan, who played the main character that shows difficulties of following one’s dreams against society norms guided by tradition family cultures. It was well received, especcially in China where it was highly successful leading to its total collection of over ₹9 billion. However, what resonates with most audiences is the way females are portrayed as strong individuals who must follow their hearts.
5.PK (2014)
PK,” directed by Rajkumar Hirani is a satirical comedy-drama featuring Aamir Khan as alien landing on earth questioning human belief systems as well as practices (Rajkumar). This film combines religion, superstition together with love in a funny but thoughtful approach to life. As for PK itself, it was applauded for its fresh plot alongside great performance especially given by Anushka Sharma besides Khan himself (Hirani). This movie earned more than ₹8 billion globally which made it one of Bollywood’s highest grossing films ever.
6.Sultan (2016)
Sultan” is a sports drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar featuring Salman Khan along with Anushka Sharma. It is a story based around the personal and professional struggles faced by a small town wrestler trying to make it big internationally. The movie succeeded because its story was compelling, the cast performed well, and leading actors were appealing. Sultan made more than ₹600 crores worldwide due to huge audience support.
7. Sanju (2018)
Sanju is a biographical drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani while Ranbir Kapoor plays the controversial Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. It touches on different aspects of Dutt’s life such as addiction battles, legal fights and relationships. Kapoor’s portrayal of Dutt in Sanju was complimented along with that he was guided by Hirani well enough when doing it. The film attracted a lot of viewership across the world grossing over ₹600 crores globally thus testifying about the unending obsession with Bollywood stars’ lifestyles.
8. Padmaavat (2018)
Padmaavat is an epic period drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali based on an epic poem called Padmavat written in 1540 by Malik Muhammad Jayasi.The film features Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in leading roles; it narrates the story of queen Padmavati who fought against Sultan Alauddin Khilji Padmaavat faced many protests before its release but eventually went on to become a hit earning more than ₹500 crores worldwide at the box office. The grandeur of this film apart from performances which were commendable and direction made by Bhansali has been lauded.
9. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
Tiger Zinda Hai is an action thriller directed by Ali Abbas Zafar starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.The film is a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster “Ek Tha Tiger” where Indian-Pakistani spies unite against a terrorist group which has kidnapped hostages. The film’s high-octane action sequences, star power and patriotic theme contributed significantly to its massive box office success, grossing over ₹500 crores worldwide.
10. Dhoom 3 (2013)
Dhoom 3 is the third installment of “Dhoom” directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.The film stars Aamir Khan Abhishek Bachchan Katrina Kaif and Uday Chopra. It tells the story of a circus entertainer and thief who wants to take revenge on a corrupt bank. Dhoom 3 was appreciated for its action sequences, stunts, as well as Aamir Khan’s double role. With more than ₹500 crores in the global market this became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies at that time.
These films not only prove the lucrative nature of Bollywood, but also illustrate how diverse storytelling can be within the industry itself. From biographical dramas and historical epics to action thrillers and comedies; every time these genres are used there is always something new in store for audiences all over the world, from India we mean. The success of these movies also highlights that Bollywood cinema is increasingly becoming popular internationally with some finding markets beyond India.
The evolution of Bollywood has been evident over the years through greater focus on content-driven films and increased professionalism in production houses as well as advertisement campaigns by filmmakers resulted into changing patterns among moviegoers. Today it is common to see international collaborations between actors and producers in India, something that was not possible before leading to wider coverage globally. Thus it can be seen that films such as “Dangal”, “Baahubali 2”and “Secret Superstar” have proved profoundly successful overseas particularly china through which Bollywood narratives transcend national borders.
As Bollywood moves forward, it will continue to produce more varied and high-quality content that appeals to both the Indian and global markets. The future of Bollywood looks promising, with new technologies, distribution platforms, and storytelling techniques offering exciting possibilities for filmmakers and audiences alike.
These blockbusters are more than just box-office hits; they are important cultural artifacts which depict the hope, hardship, and ambition of a nation. They change the worldviews of millions, amuse billions and touch people’s life worldwide forever.