2024 Box Office Report: From Super Hits To Disasters – Here’s The Full Breakdown!

The year 2024 has been quite a ride for Bollywood, with films ranging from huge successes to absolute disappointments. The box office classification for each film is determined by its performance relative to its production cost. Some movies have soared, while others have failed to live up to expectations. 

Here’s a look at how 2024’s releases fared.

All-Time Blockbusters

The year kicked off with some huge successes. Pushpa 2: The Rule (released December 5, 2024), the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, became an instant sensation. With Allu Arjun returning as Pushpa, the film made an estimated Rs. 769.75 crore from its Hindi version alone. The movie’s thrilling action and intense performances contributed to its overwhelming success, making it an All-Time Blockbuster.

Not far behind in popularity was Stree 2, released on August 15, 2024. This horror-comedy, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, raked in Rs. 627.02 crore, proving the franchise’s lasting appeal. With its mix of scares and humour, Stree 2 became one of the year’s biggest money spinners.

Super Hits

Several films impressed the audience and achieved Super Hit status. Article 370 (February 23, 2024) was a content-driven hit, earning Rs. 82.37 crore. Starring Yami Gautam, the film’s bold subject and powerful performances made it stand out.

Another major success was Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. This third instalment in the horror-comedy series, starring Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, earned Rs. 278.42 crore at the box office. The film’s strong cast and engaging story ensured it became a runaway hit.

Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, also performed well, earning Rs. 294.25 crore. The film’s futuristic storyline and star-studded cast were key to its success. Similarly, Munjya (June 7, 2024), made on a modest budget, surprised everyone by crossing Rs. 100 crore and emerging as a sleeper hit with Rs. 107.48 crore.

Shaitaan (March 8, 2024) starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, grossed Rs. 149.49 crore, proving to be another box office success in 2024.

Hits And Semi-Hits

The Crew (March 29, 2024), starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon, exceeded expectations, earning Rs. 89.92 crore. Madgaon Express, a small-budget film released on March 22, 2024, collected Rs. 38.47 crore, earning the title of a semi-hit.

On the other hand, Srikanth (May 10, 2024) and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya both resonated well with audiences, earning Rs. 50.05 crore and Rs. 80.88 crore respectively.

Average Performers And Below-Average Flops

Films like Bad Newz and Devara – Part 1 (September 27, 2024) underperformed despite heavy promotions. Bad Newz earned only Rs. 6.28 crore, while Devara – Part 1 grossed Rs. 67.24 crore.

The film Fighter, promoted as India’s first aerial combat film, struggled to hit expectations with just Rs. 205.55 crore at the box office.

On the downside, films like Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha suffered severe box office failures. The former, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, earned just Rs. 36.28 crore, while the latter could only manage Rs. 8.59 crore.

Disasters

The biggest disappointment of the year was Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which released on April 11, 2024. Despite being an expensive action-packed movie starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, it bombed at the box office, earning a meagre Rs. 59.17 crore, making it a major disaster.

2024 was a year that highlighted the unpredictable nature of Bollywood. Films like Pushpa 2 and Stree 2 proved that star power and content could lead to massive box office success, while others, despite big budgets, like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, faltered. 

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