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Highest-Grossing Indian Films: A Global Triumph of Cinema From Dangal To Dhurandhar

Indian cinema is a phenomenon that is still rocking the world, and numerous films have made enormous successes in terms of sales around the world. These movies aren't the only international hits; they hit quite often, capturing audiences' imagination from emotionally powerful dramas to global action shows. Here are some of the biggest earners to reorder the commercial landscape of the Indian film industry. Global Impact and Top Blockbusters.

Highest-Grossing Indian Films: A Global Triumph of Cinema From Dangal To  Dhurandhar
Highest-Grossing Indian Films: A Global Triumph of Cinema From Dangal To Dhurandhar

1. Dangal – ₹2075 Crore. Starring Aamir Khan, the world-renowned Indian actor Dangal has also topped the charts with a staggering ₹2075 crore. Based on the true story of the Indian wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his two daughters, this sports drama deeply resonated with both Indian and global audiences, particularly in China.

2. Baahubali 2: ₹1810 Crore. Prabhas oversaw this massive cultural icon adventure fantasy action movie. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, Baahubali 2 created new benchmarks in Indian cinema and box office performance.

3. Pushpa 2 : ₹1800 Crore. ₹1. Pushpa 2 delivered the brute force of Allu Arjun’s unruly energy and mass appeal, and the box office boom it made. Its sequel took the first film to the next level and attracted huge audiences, both in India and abroad.

4. Dhurandhar :  ₹1300 Crore. Ranveer Singh starred in Dhurandhar, who arrived at an elite club with a startling ₹1300 crore in revenues. It worked due to its distinctive storytelling, as well as its high-octane performance.

5. RRR – ₹1286 Crore: Jr NTR and Ram Charan were the lead roles, and RRR was a global sensation. Another Rajamouli masterpiece, it blended history, action, and emotion, earning ₹1286 crore worldwide.

6. KGF Chapter 2: ₹1250 Crore. Yash returned as Rocky in KGF 2, a gritty action saga that captivated audiences of all languages and regions. The ₹1250 crore collection is a testament to its pan-India appeal. Jawan – ₹1162 Crore. Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan captivated audiences with its stylish action and emotional depth, grossing ₹1162 crore worldwide.

7. Pathaan – ₹1055 Crore. Another Shah Rukh Khan classic, Pathaan, represented his return to the action and was also a box office triumph, raking in ₹1055 crore worldwide.

A New Dawn in Indian Filmmaking. A few of these movies illustrate the changing tastes of the public and also the global expansion of Indian storytelling at an even sharper point with which film is concerned. Indian cinema no longer seems to be defined only by its regional limitations; on the contrary, at the end of all these filmic elements, the kind of film is making itself known, not only within its own country but also as a representation of global forces too.