“Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far)”

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1. Pushpa 2

2. Kalki 2898 AD

3. Stree 2

4. Fighter

5. Hanu Man

6. Shaitaan

7. Guntur Kaaram

8. Crew

9. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya

10. Munjya

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1. Pushpa 2

IMDb rating: 6.8

Worldwide collection: USD 97.6 million ( approximately INR ₹1000 crores)

Directed by: Sukumar

Cast: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Sritej, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari ,Divi Vadthya, Jagapathi Babu ,Dhananjay, Prakash Raj, Dayanand Reddy, Mime Gopi, Kalpa Latha

Duration: 3h 15m

Synopsis: Pushpa 2: The Rule continues the high-octane saga of Pushpa Raj, a fierce and ambitious man from the red sandalwood smuggling world. As Pushpa rises to power, he faces new rivals in his criminal and political spheres. The movie delves deeper into his complex relationships, especially with his adversaries like Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat and his love, loyalty, and betrayal struggles. With intense action sequences, gripping twists, and emotional depth, Pushpa 2 explores Pushpa’s unrelenting pursuit of control while navigating the challenges of being at the top of the criminal underworld.

Box office collection: Pushpa 2: The Rule has emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters in 2024, grossing a remarkable amount at the global box office. The film, starring Allu Arjun in the lead, has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, intense action sequences, and powerful performances. Upon its release, Pushpa 2 quickly became a massive hit, breaking multiple box office records across regions and surpassing the ₹1000 crore mark in global collections. The film’s success has further cemented Allu Arjun’s star power and place in Indian cinema history, continuing the legacy of the Pushpa franchise.

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2. Kalki 2898 AD

IMDb rating: 7.2

Worldwide collection: USD 130 million (approximately INR 1,091 crores)

Directed by: Nag Ashwin

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee, Anil George

Duration: 3h

Synopsis: Set in the fictional city of Kashi, an abandoned metropolis, the story revolves around the mysterious Project K, led by Supreme Yaskin (Haasan), the ruler known as the King of God. His trusted allies, Commander Manas (Chatterjee) and Counsellor Bani (George), are assigned to find a woman who can survive being pregnant for more than 120 days. Ashwatthama, aware of an ancient prophecy about the baby and the woman, embarks on a mission to protect SUM-80, also known as Sumathi (Padukone), a pregnant lab subject, with the help of the Shambhala group. Meanwhile, a powerful antagonist, Bhairava (Prabhas) is determined to collect enough units to enter the “Complex”—a massive inverted pyramid structure hovering above the city.

Box office collection: Kalki 2898 AD has been a major success since its release on June 27. The film has earned approximately USD 130 million, as reported by BoxOffice Mojo. According to Moneycontrol, it ranks as the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 hit Jawan. Koimoi reports that the film came very close to reaching INR 300 crore in theatrical collections, finishing with around INR 295 crore.

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3. Stree 2

IMDb rating: 7.7

Worldwide collection: Over INR 700 crore

Directed by: Amar Kaushik

Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana

Duration: 2h 27m

Synopsis: After the events of Stree, Chanderi is once again plagued by supernatural forces. This time, a headless entity named Sarkatta is terrorizing the town, abducting women. Vicky (Rao) teams up with his friends Rudra (Tripathi), Bittu (Khurana), and Janna (Banerjee) to help the villagers. They venture into the eerie house where Stree once lived and where Sarkatta is believed to be buried. When Sarkatta attacks, they narrowly escape, but Vicky’s life is at risk. A mysterious woman (Kapoor), with greater powers, appears and helps the group save Chanderi from the deadly entity.

Box office collection: According to the Indian Express, Stree 2 has been declared an all-time blockbuster, earning more than INR 700 crore worldwide. The film still performs strongly in theatres, proving tough competition for Kalki 2898 AD. Regarding box office collections, Stree 2 has surpassed the theatrical earnings of Kalki 2898 AD in Hindi.

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4. Fighter

IMDb rating: 6.2

Worldwide collection: Approximately INR 359 crore

Directed by: Siddharth Anand

Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Rishabh Sawhney, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Ashutosh Rana, Banveen Singh

Duration: 2h 46m

Synopsis: The elite air force team “Air Dragons” is made up of skilled fighter pilots: Squadron Leaders Shamsher “Patty” Pathania (Roshan), Minal “Minni” Rathore (Padukone), Sartaj “Taj” Gill (Grover), Basheer “Bash” Khan (Oberoi), and Sukhdeep “Sukhi” Singh (Singh). They operate under Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jai Singh (Kapoor). When Rocky’s issues and attitude lead to Patty’s suspension, he defies orders to bring back his teammates, Taj and Bash, after a terrorist attack that strains relations between India and Pakistan. This sets off a thrilling aerial battle between Pakistani terrorists and the Indian squad as they fight to protect their country.

Box office collection: Fighter emerged as one of the biggest blockbuster Indian films. Fans had been rooting for Padukone and Roshan to come together for a long time. The incredible action sequence and aerial shots added to its mass appeal. Bollywood Hungama collected around INR 119.45 crores from the domestic box office alone. According to The Times of India, its worldwide collection is around INR 359 crore.

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5. Hanu Man

IMDb rating: 7.8

Worldwide collection: approximately INR 295 crore

Directed by: Prasanth Varma

Cast: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore, Raj Deepak Shetty

Duration: 2h 38m

Synopsis: Set in the fictional town of Anjanadri, the story follows a young man named Hanumanthu (Sajja), who secretly loves Meenakshi (Aiyer). The villagers fear the ruthless goon Gajapati (Shetty), and when Meenakshi stands up to him, Hanumanthu steps in to protect her. After a fierce fight, Hanumanthu is seriously injured and falls into the deep sea, where he discovers the mystical Rudra Mani, gaining incredible power. Meanwhile, Michael (Rai), a morally grey character who mistreats people, arrives in Anjanadri pretending to develop the town but is trying to uncover the secret behind Hanumanthu’s newfound abilities. Will he have a change of heart?

Box office collection: After nearly two months in theaters, this Telugu action film earned over INR 201 crore net in India and INR 295 crore worldwide, according to Koimoi. It became the second Indian film, after Fighter, to cross the double-century mark at the Indian box office.

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6. Shaitaan

IMDb rating: 6.6

Worldwide collection: approximately INR 211 crore

Directed by: Vikas Bahl

Cast: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, Aaryan Sanghvi

Duration: 2h 12m

Synopsis: This supernatural horror film follows Kabir Rishi (Devgn) and his family as they take a break and visit their farmhouse in a remote hill station. During their journey, they meet a man named Vanraj Kashyap (Madhavan) at a local restaurant. Later, Vanraj appears at their farmhouse and reveals that he has hypnotized Kabir’s daughter, Jahnvi (Bodiwala), and plans to take her with him. The film follows Kabir and his wife, Jyoti (Jyothika), who are trying to stop Vanraj and save their daughter.

Box office collection: According to Bollywood Hungama, Shaitaan has earned around INR 211 crore globally. The Times of India reported that after 31 days in theaters, it collected INR 142 crore, falling short of trade estimates by INR 5 crore. This was due to strong competition from successful films like Crew and Article 370.

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7. Guntur Kaaram

IMDb rating: 5.3

Worldwide collection: Approximately INR 177 crore

Directed by: Trivikram Srinivas

Cast: Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, Rao Ramesh

Duration: 2h 39m

Synopsis: After a terrible factory explosion, Vasundhara (Krishna) leaves her partially blind son, Venkata Raman (Babu), and remarries. However, her father, Venkata Swamy (Raj), pressures Raman to sign a document cutting all ties with his mother and her family, which Raman refuses to do. As he seeks the truth, he uncovers a web of conspiracy and betrayal involving his father, Satyam (Jayaram).

Box office collection: On 2 February, as the film’s theatrical run was ending, a report from Koimoi revealed that its worldwide gross was approximately INR 177 crore.

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8. Crew

IMDb rating: 5.9

Worldwide collection: Approximately INR 157 crore

Directed by: Rajesh A Krishnan

Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, Tabu, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Ivan Rodrigues, Trupti Khamkar, Garima Yajnik, Charu Shankar, Ramakant Dayma

Duration: 1h 58m

Synopsis: Geeta Sethi (Tabu), Jasmine Kohli (Khan), and Divya Rana (Sanon) are three hardworking cabin crew members of Kohinoor Airlines. Tired of their dull lives and lack of money, they decide to take control of their fate. The women agree to help the HR Head of Kohinoor Airlines smuggle gold from India to a fictional country, Al Burj, in exchange for money. However, when the truth comes to light, they must reflect on their actions and make things right.

Box office collection: This comedy film is Sanon’s second big hit of the year, following Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. It also brought together these three talented actors for the first time. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film grossed approximately INR 157 crore worldwide.

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10. Munjya

IMDb rating: 6.6

Worldwide collection: Approximately INR 132 crore

Directed by: Aditya Sarpotdar

Cast: Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Mona Singh

Duration: 2h 3m

Synopsis: Bittu (Verma) is troubled by disturbing visions of a strange tree. He travels to his hometown with his mother, Pammi (Singh), and grandmother, where he ventures into the haunted Chetukwadi, where the mystery of his father’s death lies. There, he encounters the eerie tree, where the spirit of Munjya takes control of his body. What follows is a thrilling mix of comedy and horror as the ancient tale of Munjya unfolds.

Box office collection: According to Bollywood Hungama, Munjya earned approximately INR 132 crore worldwide.

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Conclusion

As of 2024, the Indian film industry has witnessed a remarkable year at the box office, with several films achieving massive success. Alongside Kalki 2898 AD and Shaitaan, numerous other films have significantly impacted, grossing impressive figures worldwide. The diversity in genres has contributed to their success, from action-packed thrillers to supernatural horror and heartwarming dramas. These films not only reflect the evolving tastes of Indian audiences but also showcase the increasing global reach of Indian cinema. As the year progresses, more films will likely join the list of highest-grossing blockbusters, further highlighting the strength and potential of the Indian film industry.

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