List of highest-grossing Indian films
This is a ranking of the highest grossing Indian films which includes films from various languages based on the conservative global box office estimates as reported by reputable sources. There is no official tracking of domestic box office figures within India, and Indian sites publishing data are frequently pressured to increase their domestic box office estimates.
Indian films have been screened in markets around the world since the early 20th century. As of 2003, there are markets in over 90 countries where films from India are screened. During the first decade of the 21st century, there was a steady rise in the ticket price, a tripling in the number of theaters and an increase in the number of prints of a film being released, which led to a large increase in the box office collections.
The majority of highest-grossing Indian films are Bollywood films. As of 2014, Bollywood represents 43% of the net box office revenue in India, while Tamil and Telugu cinema represent 36%, and other regional industries constitute 21%. See List of highest-grossing films in India for domestic gross figures and List of highest-grossing Indian films in overseas markets for overseas gross figures.
Global gross figures
The following list shows India's top 25 highest-grossing films, which include films from all the Indian languages. The figures are not adjusted for inflation.The following list of films is sorted in terms of Indian rupees. Currency conversions to US dollars are also given as reference points, but may not be consistent, as the dollar-rupee exchange rate has varied over time, from 48 rupees per dollar in 2009 to over 65 rupees per dollar in 2017.
| * | Denotes films still running in theatres |
Highest-grossing films by language
was the center of Indian cinema in the 1930s, and accounted for a quarter of India's film output in the 1950s. Cinema in South India accounted for nearly half of India's cinema halls in the 1940s.Assamese
is based in the state of Assam and produces films in Assamese language.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide Gross | Ref. |
| 1 | Ratnakar | 2019 | Jatin Bora | J. B. Production | ||
| 2 | Mission China | 2017 | Zubeen Garg | i Creation Production | ||
| 3 | Kanchanjangha | 2019 | Zubeen Garg | i Creation Production | ||
| 4 | Raamdhenu | 2011 | Munin Barua | Pride East Entertainment | ||
| 5 | Tumi Aahibane | 2017 | Prerana Barbarooah | Prerana Creations | ||
| 6 | Priyaar Priyo | 2017 | Munin Barua | Azaan Films | ||
| 7 | Joymoti | 1935 | Jyoti Prasad Agarwala | Chitralekha Movietone | ||
| 8 | Hiya Diya Niya | 2000 | Munin Barua | Pooja Motion Pictures | ||
| 9 | Doordarshan Eti Jantra | 2016 | Rajesh Bhuyan | AM Television | ||
| 10 | Basundhara | 2010 | Hiren Bora | Surabhi Enterprise |
Bengali
is the Bengali language film industry centered in the Tollygunge neighborhood of Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been known by the nickname Tollywood, a portmanteau of the words Tollygunge and Hollywood, since 1932.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Amazon Obhijaan | 2017 | Kamaleswar Mukherjee | Shree Venkatesh Films | ||
| 2 | Chander Pahar | 2013 | Kamaleswar Mukherjee | Shree Venkatesh Films | ||
| 3 | 2017 | Baba Yadav | Jeetz Fireworks Walzen Media Works Jaaz Multimedia | |||
| 4 | Nabab | 2009 | Joydip Mukherjee | Jaaz Multimedia, Eskay Movies | ||
| 5 | Rangbaaz | 2013 | Raja Chanda | Surinder Films | ||
| 6 | Praktan | 2016 | Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy | Windows | ||
| 7 | Khoka 420 | 2013 | Rajiv Kumar Biswas | Eskay Movies | ||
| 8 | Posto | 2017 | Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy | Windows |
Bhojpuri
The Bhojpuri cinema produces films in the Bhojpuri language. It caters to an audience from eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar and Nepal.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Sasura Bada Paisawala | 2004 | Ajay Sinha | Balaji Cinevision Pvt Ltd |
Gujarati
The Gujarati cinema produces films in Gujarati language and is primarily focused on the audience in Gujarat and Mumbai. The film industry is sometimes referred to as Dhollywood or Gollywood.| * | Denotes films still running in theatres |
Hindi
The Hindi language film industry, based in Mumbai, India, is frequently known as Bollywood. Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centres of film production in the world.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Dangal | 2016 | Nitesh Tiwari | Aamir Khan Productions UTV Motion Pictures Walt Disney Studios India | ||
| 2 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | Kabir Khan | Salman Khan Films Kabir Khan Films Eros International | ||
| 3 | Secret Superstar | 2017 | Advait Chandan | Aamir Khan Productions | ||
| 4 | PK | 2014 | Rajkumar Hirani | Vinod Chopra Films Rajkumar Hirani Films | ||
| 5 | Sultan | 2016 | Ali Abbas Zafar | Yash Raj Films | ||
| 6 | Sanju | 2018 | Rajkumar Hirani | Rajkumar Hirani Films Vinod Chopra Films | ||
| 7 | Padmaavat | 2018 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures | ||
| 8 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 2018 | Ali Abbas Zafar | Yash Raj Films | ||
| 9 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Vijay Krishna Acharya | Yash Raj Films | 556 crore | |
| 10 | War | 2019 | Siddharth Anand | Yash Raj Films |
Kannada
is the center for the Kannada cinema, films produced in the Kannada language. It is sometimes known by the nickname "Sandalwood".| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | |
| 1 | 2018 | Prashanth Neel | Hombale Films | |||
| 2 | Raajakumara | 2017 | Santhosh Ananddram | Hombale Productions | ||
| 3 | Kirik Party | 2016 | Rishab Shetty | Paramvah Studios | ||
| 3 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | 2014 | Santhosh Ananddram | Jayanna Combines | ||
| 3 | Mungaru Male | 2006 | Yogaraj Bhat | E. K. Entertainers | ||
| 3 | Yajamana | 2019 | Pon Kumaran | Media House Studio | ||
| 7 | Doddmane Hudga | 2016 | Duniya Soori | Ajay Pictures | ||
| 7 | Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna | 2012 | Naganna | Sri Sangolli Rayanna Cine Combines | ||
| 7 | Uppi 2 | 2015 | Upendra | Upendra Productions |
Malayalam
is a part of Indian cinema based in Kerala dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Malayalam language. It is sometimes known by the nickname "Mollywood" by certain media outlets. These are the top 10 highest grossing Malayalam films.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Lucifer | 2019 | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Aashirvad Cinemas | ||
| 2 | Pulimurugan | 2016 | Vysakh | Mulakuppadam Films | ||
| 3 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | 2018 | Rosshan Andrrews | Sree Gokulam Movies | ||
| 4 | Drishyam | 2013 | Jeethu Joseph | Aashirvad Cinemas | ||
| 5 | Oppam | 2016 | Priyadarshan | Aashirvad Cinemas | ||
| 6 | Premam | 2015 | Alphonse Puthren | Anwar Rasheed Entertainments | ||
| 7 | Two Countries | 2015 | Shafi | Rejaputhra Visual Media | ||
| 8 | Odiyan | 2018 | V. A. Shrikumar Menon | Aashirvad Cinemas | ||
| 9 | Njan Prakashan | 2018 | Sathyan Anthikad | Full Moon Cinema | ||
| 10 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | 2015 | R. S. Vimal | Newton Movies | ||
| 10 | Ezra | 2017 | Jay K. | AVA Productions, E4 Entertainment | ||
| 10 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | 2017 | Jibu Jacob | Weekend Blockbusters | ||
| 10 | Ramaleela | 2017 | Arun Gopy | Mulakuppadam Films |
Marathi
The Marathi cinema industry produces films in the Marathi language and is based in the state of Maharashtra, India. India's first full-length film, Raja Harishchandra, was released in 1913 in Marathi. It is sometimes known by the nickname "M-town" by media.| #+ | Implies that the film is a bilingual and the gross collection figure includes the worldwide collection of the other simultaneously filmed version. |
| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Sairat | 2016 | Nagraj Manjule | Essel Vision Productions, Aatpat Production | ||
| 2 | ' | 2017 | James Erskine | 200 NotOut Productions | #+' | |
| 3 | Natsamrat | 2016 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Fincraft Media & Entertainment & Great Maratha Entertainment | ||
| 4 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | Subodh Bhave | Essel Vision Productions | ||
| 4 | Timepass 2 | 2015 | Ravi Jadhav | Essel Vision Productions | ||
| 4 | Lai Bhaari | 2014 | Nishikant Kamath | Mumbai Film Company | ||
| 7 | Timepass | 2014 | Ravi Jadhav | Zee Talkies | ||
| 8 | Duniyadari | 2013 | Sanjay Jadhav | Dreaming 24/7 Productions | ||
| 9 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | 2009 | Santosh Manjrekar | Everest Entertainment | ||
| 10 | Ventilator'' | 2016 | Rajesh Mapuskar | Purple Pebble Pictures |
Odia
is primarily based in Odisha state producing movies mainly in the Odia language and a few movies in Sambalpuri language. The first Odia movie was Sita Vivaha which was released in 1936.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Ishq Tu Hi Tu | 2015 | Tapas Sargharia | Tarang Cine Productions | 6.79 crore |
Punjabi
, producing films in the Punjabi language, is primarily based in the state of Punjab.| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Source |
| 1 | Chaar Sahibzaade | 2014 | Harry Baweja | Baweja Movies | ||
| 2 | Carry on Jatta 2 | 2018 | Smeep Kang | White Hill Studio, A & A Advisors | ||
| 3 | Sardaar Ji | 2015 | Rohit Jugraj Chauhan | White Hill Studio | ||
| 4 | Manje Bistre | 2017 | Baljit Singh Deo | Humble Motion Pictures | ||
| 5 | Angrej | 2015 | Simerjit Singh | Dara Productions | ||
| 6 | Qismat | 2018 | Jagdeep Sidhu | Shri Narotam Productions | ||
| 7 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | 2013 | Anurag Singh | White Hill Studio | ||
| 8 | Jatt & Juliet | 2012 | Anurag Singh | White Hill Studio | ||
| 9 | Sajjan Singh Rangroot | 2018 | Pankaj Batra | Vivid Art House | ||
| 10 | Love Punjab | 2016 | Rajiev Dhingra | Rhythm Boyz Entertainment |
Tamil
, the Tamil language film industry is based in the Kodambakkam neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is sometimes colloquially known as "Kollywood", a portmanteau of Kodambakkam and Hollywood.| #+ | Implies that the film is multilingual and the gross collection figure includes the worldwide collection of the other simultaneously filmed version. |
Telugu
, also known by its nickname "Tollywood" is a part of Indian cinema producing films in the Telugu language, in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is centered in the Hyderabad neighbourhood of Film Nagar.| #+ | Implies that the film is multilingual and the gross collection figure includes the worldwide collection of the other simultaneously filmed version. |
| Rank | Film | Year | Director | Studio | Worldwide gross | Ref |
| 1 | ' | 2017 | S. S. Rajamouli | Arka Media Works | #+ | |
| 2 | ' | 2015 | S. S. Rajamouli | Arka Media Works | #+ | |
| 3 | Saaho | 2019 | Sujeeth | UV Creations T-Series | #+ | |
| 4 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Trivikram Srinivas | Haarika & Hassine Creations Geetha Arts | ||
| 5 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | Anil Ravipudi | Sri Venkateswara Creations G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment AK Entertainments | ||
| 6 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Surender Reddy | Konidela Production Company | ||
| 7 | Rangasthalam | 2018 | Sukumar | Mythri Movie Makers | ||
| 8 | Bharat Ane Nenu | 2018 | Koratala Siva | DVV Entertainments | ||
| 9 | Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Trivikram Srinivas | Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | ||
| 10 | Maharshi | 2019 | Vamsi Paidipally | Vyjayanthi Movies Sri Venkateswara Creations PVP Cinema |