2024’s Cinematic Marvels: Indian Films That Dominated the Box Office. The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for Indian cinema, with several blockbuster movies captivating audiences across the nation. From high-octane action thrillers to heartwarming comedies, filmmakers have left no stone unturned in delivering entertainment that resonates with viewers. Let’s delve into the top-grossing films of 2024 and explore their ticket sales and impact.
1. “Fighter” (Directed by Siddharth Anand)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 166 minutes
Synopsis: A reckless yet brilliant squadron leader and his team of elite fighter pilots face mortal dangers and inner demons as they unite for a deadly mission.
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover
Box Office Performance:
Worldwide Gross: ₹337.2 crores
Domestic Net Collection: ₹212.5 crores
Verdict: Above Average
Language: Hindi
Budget: ₹225 crores
Streaming Platform: Available on Netflix with subscription
2. “Hanu Man” (Directed by Prasanth Varma)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 158 minutes
Synopsis: An imaginary place called Anjanadri grants the protagonist the powers of Hanuman, leading to epic battles.
Cast: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai
Box Office Performance:
Worldwide Gross: ₹330 crores
Worldwide Share: ₹156.2 crores
Verdict: Blockbuster
Language: Telugu
Budget: ₹40 crores
Pre-release Business: ₹30 crores
3. “Manjummel Boys” (Directed by Chidambaram)
Genre: Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 135 minutes
Synopsis: A group of friends embarks on a daring rescue mission to save their friend from the perilously deep Guna Caves.
Cast: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi
Box Office Performance:
Worldwide Gross: ₹220 crores
Domestic Net Collection: ₹123.4 crores
Verdict: (Pending) (Note: Still running in theaters)
Language: Malayalam
Budget: ₹15 crores
4. “Shaitaan” (Directed by Vikas Bahl)
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 132 minutes
Synopsis: A timeless battle between good and evil unfolds, with a family embodying righteousness while a man symbolizes malevolence.
Cast: Janki Bodiwala, Ajay Devgn, Madhavan, Jyotika
Box Office Performance:
Worldwide Gross: ₹201.64 crores
Domestic Net Collection: ₹142.0 crores
Verdict: (Pending) (Note: Still running in theaters)
Language: Hindi
Budget: ₹75 crores
5. “Guntur Kaaram” (Directed by Trivikram Srinivas)
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 159 minutes
Synopsis: Years after his mother abandons him and remarries, a man demands answers when he’s asked to deny his identity as her son.
Cast: Sreeleela, Mahesh Babu, Jayaram, Ramya Krishnan
Box Office Performance:
Worldwide Gross: ₹ 171.5 crores
Worldwide Share: ₹111.8 crores
Verdict: Average
Language: Telugu
Budget: ₹130 crores
Pre-release Business: ₹132 crores