The year 2023 was a big one for the Indian film industry, with blockbusters like Jawan, Pathaan, Salaar, Gadar, and Animal all making impressive box-office collections. But 2024 has had a slower start, with only a few films reaching the ₹300 crore mark. Fortunately, a handful of movies still managed to make a mark and bring some cheer to the box office.
Here are the top five movies that boosted the box office earnings in 2024:
1. Kalki 2898 AD
First on the list is Prabhas’s futuristic thriller Kalki 2898 AD. With an impressive worldwide collection of ₹1,042 crore, it has been the biggest hit of the year so far. The movie made ₹646 crore in India alone, against a substantial budget of around ₹500 crore. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani alongside Prabhas, the film delivered a spectacular cinematic experience. Kalki 2898 AD is just the first part of what is planned to be a trilogy, so fans can expect more to come in the future.
2. Stree 2
Stree 2, the sequel to the hit horror-comedy, surprised everyone with its box office success. The movie earned ₹646 crore domestically and ₹839 crore worldwide on a modest budget of around ₹60 to ₹100 crore, making it one of the most profitable films this year. Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor reprised their roles, joined by Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, with a special cameo from Akshay Kumar. Thanks to the film’s success, there is already talk of another sequel in the works.
3. The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)
Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) generated a lot of excitement, though it ultimately did not meet the high expectations. The film earned ₹451 crore globally, with ₹251 crore coming from India, on a budget of ₹400 crore. While it wasn’t a box office record-breaker, the film’s unique storyline and Vijay’s performance still made it memorable for fans. Despite its mixed reception, GOAT has proven that Vijay’s star power remains strong.
4. Fighter
Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan, was another highly anticipated release of the year. The film brought in ₹358 crore worldwide, with a domestic total of ₹212 crore, against a budget of ₹250 crore. Hrithik’s fans were excited to see him team up with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor in this action-packed drama. Although the film didn’t meet the sky-high expectations, it still managed to contribute to the box office earnings significantly.
5. Devara
Devara, starring Jr. NTR, hit the theatres on September 27 and has already crossed ₹314 crore globally within a week of its release. Domestically, it made ₹210 crore on a budget of ₹300 crore. With Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in the cast, the film is expected to continue its successful run at the box office. Given its recent release, Devra still has plenty of time to grow its earnings and potentially hit new milestones.
These five films brought some much-needed relief to the Indian film industry in 2024, proving that strong storytelling and star power can still attract audiences to the theatres. From sci-fi epics to horror-comedies, these movies offer a glimpse into the diverse genres that continue to capture viewers’ imaginations and keep the box office thriving.
