The Indian film industry is one of the largest in the world. Also, with the recent success in China, Indian movies are making more money than ever. The size of Indian entertainment industry can be guessed by the fact that total 1,986 feature films were produced in India in 2017 out of which 364 were just Hindi films.
Bollywood represents around 43% of Indian net box-office profits. Hindi movies do huge business inside the country as well as across the globe.
Below is a list of top 10 highest earning Hindi movies of all time. Have a look:
1. Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion
The Hindi version of the 2nd part of Baahubali series released on 28th April 2017 is the highest-grossing movie in India. Baahubali 2 made Rs 510.99 crores in India.
2. Dangal
Acted by Aamir Khan, Dangal was based on the real-life of Haryana female wrestlers Geeta, Babita Phogat and their father. Released on 23 Dec 2016, is the 2nd highest-grossing Hindi film of all times, with Rs 387.38 crores in its account.
3. Sanju
Based on the real life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Sanju collected Rs 342.53 crores at the box office.
4. PK
Another Aamir Khan movie in the list. PK had faced the wrath of several political leaders before its release but that did not stop the movie from becoming the 4th most successful Hindi movie of all-time. PK earned Rs. 342.53 crores at the box office.
5. Tiger Zinda Hai
Acted by Salman Khan, the sequel of Ek Tha Tiger was released on 22 Dec 2017. It made Rs 339.16 crores in 8 weeks.
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6. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Another Salman Khan starrer film in the list. Bajrangi Bhaijaan collected Rs 320.34 crores in just 7 weeks from its release date 17 Jul 2015.
7. Padmaavat
This movie was the topic of talk since its trailer was released. Released on 25 Jan 2018, the movie went on to become the first blockbuster of 2018 and seventh of all times. It collected Rs 302.15 crores in 13 weeks.
8. Sultan
Sultan inspired a lot of people to follow sports and this Salman Khan starrer movie earned Rs 300.45 crores.
9. Dhoom 3
The third part of the Dhoom series has also made its place in the list. Released on 20 Dec 2013, Dhoom 3 did a lifetime collection of Rs 284.27 crores.
10. Kabir Singh
This is the latest movie to be on the list. Released a just a few weeks ago, Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh is mainly being applauded foor Shahid’s performance. The film surpassed the lifetime earning of Uri – The Surgical Strike very fast and has managed to earn Rs 249.60 crores till now and it is still running in theatres.
The list shows the most movies that do good on Box Office are the extended parts of successful movie franchises such as Dhoom, Ek thaa Tiger, Bahubali
