When it comes to box office success, Bollywood movies are one of the most exciting genres to watch. With the increasing popularity of movies in recent years, production companies and directors are trying new things to create the next blockbuster. The following list contains some of the highest grossing movies in Bollywood. These films will help you decide which movies to see this year. If you like Indian cinema, you should check out the list of top Bollywood films of 2019 as well.
“Super 30” – This biopic of legendary mathematician Anand Kumar stars Hritik Roshan. It is well-received by critics and audience for its intriguing storyline and portrayal of the legendary Anand Kumar. Despite being a biopic, this movie became the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2019. Another surprise box office hit was Chhichhore, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput.
“Uri” – This action-packed film, based on a true story, earned over Rs. 289 crores at the domestic box office. Starring Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan, “Uri” did not win the hearts of the audience, but it made billions in box office revenue. Its high quality acting, action sequences, and beautiful scenery made it a top Bollywood movie.
“Mission Mangal” – Anand Kumar’s sequel to Dhamaal, starring Anil Kapoor, earned over 140 crores in India. It is also a multi-starrer that starred Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Another popular movie, Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh, earned more than 140 crores domestically. Ranveer Singh earned a record-breaking fourth Oscar nomination with this film.
PK – Another hit comedy from Rajkumar Hirani and Anushka Sharma, “PK” tells the story of an alien on a research mission. The alien’s remote, however, is stolen by a thief and sold to a godman. The film’s main cast includes Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Sanjay Dutt. It is the second highest grossing movie in the year, earning over 200 crores in its lifetime.
Despite its mediocre box office performance, many movies still manage to earn decent numbers. Among the highest grossing movies in 2019, “Avenger-Endgame” has surpassed the previous record of Jaws, which earned over $1 billion in inflation adjusted dollars. Meanwhile, “Jhalki” and “The Lion King” were the best-performing foreign movies, while “The Great Gatsby” fell flat across the board.