The highest grossing Indian movies in numbers..
by SathishNarayan | created - 26 Nov 2013 | updated - 02 Mar 2016 | PublicInflation unadjusted.. Minimum of 200 crores gross worldwide in all languages to qualify..
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1. PK (2014)
Not Rated | 153 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
An alien on Earth loses the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship. His innocent nature and child-like questions force the country to evaluate the impact of religious views on people.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani | Stars: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani
Votes: 201,209 | Gross: $10.62M
Yet another record breaking Aamir Khan movie!! The new Industrial Hit of Indian Cinema!!! The first Indian movie to achieve a whopping 600 crore and 700 crore rupees worldwide..
This movie has just reconfirmed again as to who is the real Indian Superstar of this generation!!
Domestic Gross - 450 crores
Overseas - 291 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 741 crores
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2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Not Rated | 163 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
An Indian man with a magnanimous heart takes a young mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family.
Director: Kabir Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor
Votes: 97,673 | Gross: $8.18M
This is Salman's best ever in numbers!! A genuine high budget blockbuster in India and overseas..
Domestic Gross - 424 crores
Overseas - 179 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 603 crores
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3. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Drama
A child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.
Director: S.S. Rajamouli | Stars: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia
Votes: 136,869 | Gross: $6.74M
The SS Rajamouli movie is the biggest South Indian movie ever made and it shows!! Becomes the first South Indian movie to go past 400 and 500 crores!!!
Domestic Gross - 512 crores
Overseas - 75 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 587 crores
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4. Dhoom 3 (2013)
Not Rated | 172 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jai and Ali return to catch the clown thief, Sahir, who has targeted various branches of the Western Bank of Chicago.
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya | Stars: Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra
Votes: 49,076 | Gross: $8.03M
The Aamir starrer had created history with its phenomenal box office records in Indian cinema!!
It is the first Indian movie to go past 400 crores and 500 crores of collections worldwide in the history ever!!
NOTE: The collections include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions..
Domestic Gross - 345 crores
Overseas - 191 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 536 crores
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5. Chennai Express (2013)
Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man travelling to Rameswaram via Chennai express for his late grandfather's ashes immersion finds himself in trouble after helping a don's daughter and her cousins board the train.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer
Votes: 63,554 | Gross: $5.31M
The worldwide gross of SRK's highest collecting movie ever is 395 crores..
Domestic gross - 277 crores
Overseas - 118 crores
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Worldwide gross - 395 crores
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6. 3 Idiots (2009)
PG-13 | 170 min | Comedy, Drama
Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
Director: Rajkumar Hirani | Stars: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh, Sharman Joshi
Votes: 434,320 | Gross: $6.53M
The movie held the record as the highest collecting Indian movie for 4 years!!
Domestic Gross - 274 crores
Overseas - 117 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 391 crores
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7. Dilwale (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The younger siblings of two estranged lovers fall for each other, unaware of the violent past that drove the elder ones apart.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon
Votes: 38,317 | Gross: $4.83M
The SRK starrer irrespective of having poor critical ratings makes to this list by his sheer star power.. Rohit Shetty factor is also another big influence..
Domestic Gross - 195 crores
Overseas - 176 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 371 crores
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8. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
Not Rated | 164 min | Action, Drama, Musical
While recovering from an assassination attempt four days before his coronation, a stern prince is replaced by a romantic lookalike.
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya | Stars: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Deepak Dobriyal
Votes: 23,506 | Gross: $4.36M
The Sooraj Bharjatya-Salman Khan combo making merry at the box office again..
Domestic Gross - 272 crores
Overseas - 93 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 365 crores
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9. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Drama, History
An account of the romance between the Maratha general, Baji Rao I and Mastani, princess of Bundelkhand.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tanvi Azmi
Votes: 38,505 | Gross: $6.56M
The SLB classic has won hearts all through India with its fantastic making..
Domestic Gross - 255 crores
Overseas - 102 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 357 crores
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10. Kick (2014)
Not Rated | 146 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
An adrenaline junkie walks away from a whirlwind romance and embraces a new life as a thief, though he soon finds himself pursued by veteran police officer and engaged in a turf war with a local gangster.
Director: Sajid Nadiadwala | Stars: Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Randeep Hooda
Votes: 72,668 | Gross: $2.46M
The latest blockbuster from Salman was his biggest hit ever in terms of numbers at the time of its release.. Since the movie is a remake, it couldnt do much in south India which affected its overall collections..
Domestic Gross - 284 crores
Overseas - 68 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 352 crores
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11. Happy New Year (I) (2014)
Not Rated | 180 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A gang of amateur dancers takes part in a dancing competition to avenge their personal vendetta.
Director: Farah Khan | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani
Votes: 40,788
The SRK movie yet again sets the box office on fire.. after having a good first week, the movie settled in the top league..
Domestic Gross - 239 crores
Overseas - 104 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 343 crores
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12. Enthiran (2010)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A brilliant scientist creates a humanoid robot to protect mankind, but things go awry when human emotions are programmed and inner turmoil causes the robot to switch sides.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam
Votes: 30,022 | Gross: $4.37M
The Rajnikanth starring Sci Fi had an advantage of release and good business in 3 major languages worldwide..
NOTE: The collections include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions..
Domestic Gross - 244 crores
Overseas - 66 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 310 crores
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13. Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Not Rated | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
India's top spy Tiger and his love Zoya battle the dark world of intelligence and espionage that forbids its soldiers from loving the enemy.
Director: Kabir Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Girish Karnad, Ranvir Shorey
Votes: 38,679 | Gross: $2.35M
The Salman starrer was a belter in box office..
Domestic Gross - 251 crores
Overseas - 57 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 308 crores
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14. Krrish 3 (2013)
Not Rated | 152 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Krrish and his scientist father must save the world and their own family from an evil man named Kaal and his gang of mutants, led by the ruthless Kaya.
Director: Rakesh Roshan | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Vivek Oberoi, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kangana Ranaut
Votes: 25,233 | Gross: $2.19M
The movie is the highest grossing Super Hero genre in India along with Endhiran (Robot)..
NOTE: The collections include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions..
Domestic Gross - 253 crores
Overseas - 53 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 306 crores
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15. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Not Rated | 160 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Kabir and Naina bond during a trekking trip. Before Naina can express herself, Kabir leaves India to pursue his career. They meet again years later, but he still cherishes his dreams more than bonds.
Director: Ayan Mukerji | Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin
Votes: 51,499 | Gross: $3.83M
This feel good movie was an unpredicted blockbuster!!
Domestic Gross - 237 crores
Overseas - 59 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 296 crores
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16. Bang Bang (I) (2014)
Not Rated | 153 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A young bank receptionist gets mixed up with Rajveer Nanda, a man who has a mysterious background.
Director: Siddharth Anand | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Pawan Malhotra, Danny Denzongpa
Votes: 26,092 | Gross: $2.55M
The stunning leading pair were always supposed to create box office records and the movie did just that..
Domestic Gross - 186 crores
Overseas - 74 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 260 crores
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17. Dabangg 2 (2012)
Not Rated | 120 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Chulbul Pandey invites a fresh trouble when he kills the brother of a notorious politician and the former swears to wreak havoc in his life.
Director: Arbaaz Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Prakash Raj, Vinod Khanna
Votes: 19,882 | Gross: $2.52M
This sequel to the Salman blockbuster had a superb run in the box office..
Domestic Gross - 203 crores
Overseas - 47 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 250 crores
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18. Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)
Not Rated | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tanu and Manu's marriage collapses. What happens when Manu meets Tanu's lookalike Kusum - and when Tanu returns?
Director: Aanand L. Rai | Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan, Jimmy Shergill, Deepak Dobriyal
Votes: 29,696
This low budget flick had an unbelievable box office run!! Elevated Kangana Ranaut as the lady superstar of India!!
Domestic Gross - 198 crores
Overseas - 46 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 244 crores
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19. I (2015)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel
Votes: 23,322
Yet another Shankar movie.. one of only 3 South Indian movies in this premium list..
Domestic Gross - 185 crores
Overseas - 56 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 241 crores
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20. Bodyguard (I) (2011)
Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The daughter of a wealthy nobleman secretly falls in love with her bodyguard.
Director: Siddique | Stars: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Raj Babbar, Hazel Keech
Votes: 27,853
The Malayalam/Tamil remake again proved Salman's box office strength..
Domestic Gross - 196 crores
Overseas - 38 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 234 crores
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21. Dabangg (2010)
Not Rated | 126 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A corrupt police officer faces challenges from his family, gangsters and politicians.
Director: Abhinav Kashyap | Stars: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan
Votes: 34,301 | Gross: $4.63M
The movie catapulted Salman Khan to superstardom in Indian box office..
Domestic Gross - 193 crores
Overseas - 26 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 219 crores
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22. Ra.One (2011)
Not Rated | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When the titular antagonist of an action game takes on physical form, it's only the game's less powerful protagonist who can save his creator's family.
Director: Anubhav Sinha | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor, Shahana Goswami
Votes: 46,770 | Gross: $2.51M
The highly expected Superhero movie did not live upto the hype yet it did have good collections..
NOTE: The collections include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions..
Domestic Gross - 164 crores
Overseas - 54 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 218 crores
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23. Singham Returns (2014)
Not Rated | 142 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Owing to the wrongdoings affiliated with evils similar to black money, an honest but ferocious police officer returns as the Deputy Commissioner of Police with the prospect of wiping out injustice.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Amole Gupte, Anupam Kher
Votes: 9,827 | Gross: $1.23M
This is the first Ajay Devgan movie to enter this elite list..
Domestic Gross - 191 crores
Overseas - 25 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 216 crores
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24. Don 2 (2011)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Don turns himself in and escapes with Vardhaan from prison, following which he recruits a team to steal currency printing plates from a bank in Berlin.
Director: Farhan Akhtar | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Florian Lukas, Om Puri, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Votes: 58,373 | Gross: $3.68M
This sequel of the legendary Don was original and was well accepted by the audience..
NOTE: The collections include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions..
Domestic Gross - 152 crores
Overseas - 59 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 211 crores
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25. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
Not Rated | 176 min | Drama, Romance
An uncompromising film on true love from the legendary and unforgettable director Yash Chopra which is fascinatingly distinctive and contemporary.
Director: Yash Chopra | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Anupam Kher
Votes: 59,130 | Gross: $3.05M
Yet another SRK movie that was a musical romance.. the genre that he specialises in..
Domestic Gross - 138 crores
Overseas - 72 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 210 crores
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26. My Name Is Khan (2010)
PG-13 | 165 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
An Indian Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome takes a challenge to speak to the President of the United States seriously and embarks on a cross-country journey.
Director: Karan Johar | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Sheetal Menon, Katie Amanda Keane
Votes: 116,348 | Gross: $4.02M
This SRK starrer showed his tremendous star power in the overseas market..
Domestic Gross - 100 crores
Overseas - 106 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 206 crores
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27. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela (2013)
Not Rated | 150 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' with an Indian twist, the film focuses on the story of Ram and Leela, their love, lust and the drama afterwards.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Supriya Pathak, Sharad Kelkar
Votes: 22,268 | Gross: $2.67M
The Sanjay Leela Bansali Hit had a tremendous show in the box office both domestic and overseas..
Domestic Gross - 152 crores
Overseas - 49 crores
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Worldwide Gross - 201 crores
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