From superheroes to horror, these are the 10 highest-grossing Indian films in 2024 | art
The year 2024 witnessed the release of many Indian films that achieved great success at the local and international levels, despite the criticism directed at some of them due to the boldness of the topics they dealt with, which prompted some Indian sects to launch boycott campaigns. It also saw new business The absence of some Bollywood pillars from the scene, contrary to usual.
Below we review a list of the highest-grossing Indian films this year, reviewing the most prominent features that made each film achieve this status at the box office:
1- “Kalki 2898-AD”
Kalki 2898-AD directed by Nag Ashwin First place on the list of the highest-grossing films, as it collected $130 million, despite its budget not exceeding $70 million.
It is the first Indian superhero film inspired by ancient Hindu mythology, but it faced harsh criticism due to its weak script and heavy reliance on visual effects. Observers attribute its success to the popularity of its heroes, such as Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, in addition to the momentum of promotion and publicity that accompanied it.
2- “Stree 2”
The second part of the horror comedy film “Stree” achieved revenues exceeding $101 million, and is considered a continuation of the success achieved by the first part in 2018. The events of the work, directed by Amar Kaushik, revolve around a legend that kidnaps the men of the city and kills them, and the hero “Stree” tries to solve this mystery.
This combination of horror and comedy contributed to the continued popularity of the film, which starred Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Bachchan, and Varun Sharma. And attract a wide segment of the audience.
3- “The Greatest of All Time”
“The Greatest of All Time” has grossed approximately $60 million and is one of the world’s most popular sports films.
The film, which stars Adetni Rao Hydari in the lead role, deals with the rise of a basketball player named Subash, and is distinguished by its combination of drama and sports atmosphere.
4- “Fighter”
The movie “Fighter” achieved revenues of about $50 million, and is considered an action and thriller movie with a character similar to Hollywood movies.
The story of the work revolves around a group of military pilots who undertake a dangerous mission, and it includes a group of stars who are widely popular outside India, such as Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor.
5- “Devara 1”
The movie “Devara 1” is an epic work that deals with the struggle between good and evil, and achieved revenues of about 43 million dollars.
The Korathala Shiva-directed film received widespread acclaim for its stellar cinematography and the performances of its stars, such as N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Saif Ali Khan.
6- “Hanu Man”
Superhero films continue to be a success in Indian cinema, with “Hanu Man” grossing more than $40 million in revenue.
The film relies on promising young actors like Teja Saga and Amritha Iyer, and presents an exciting story within the framework of superhero adventures.
7- “Manjummel Boys”
With revenues of nearly $35 million, “Manjummel Boys” represents a return to the mass hero films that Indian cinema was famous for in previous decades.
Its events revolve around a group of friends who try to rescue their friend who is trapped inside a mysterious cave.
8- The movie “Shaitaan”
With revenues exceeding $30 million, “Shaitaan” is one of the most successful horror and thriller films in 2024.
The work, directed by Vikas Bahl, managed to attract a wide audience, thanks to its exciting story and outstanding performances from its stars Ajay Devgn, Madhawan, and Gutka.
9- The movie “Guntur Karam”
The film “Guntur Karam” has revenues of $25 million, and its events revolve around a young man who refuses to belong to his mother while running for an important political position.
The work stars Mahesh Babu, Sri Leela, and Ramya Krishnan, and is directed by Trivikram Srinivas.
10- The movie “The Goat Life”
Finally, Netflix has reserved a place on the list of the highest-grossing films in 2024 through the movie “The Goat Life,” which achieved $15 million after being shown in a limited number of theaters.
