Top 30 Highest Grossing Indian Movies of 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian cinema, each year brings forth a fresh wave of cinematic masterpieces that captivate audiences across the nation and beyond. As 2023 unfolds, the silver screen continues to shine brightly with a diverse array of movies that not only entertain but also redefine the boundaries of success at the box office. The year has witnessed the release of films spanning multiple genres, languages, and storytelling approaches, each vying for the coveted title of the highest grossing Indian movie of the year.
From heart-pounding action flicks that keep viewers on the edge of their seats to thought-provoking dramas that tug at the heartstrings, the cinematic offerings of 2023 have left an indelible mark on both the audience and the film industry itself. This article delves into the realm of the most successful Indian movies of the year, exploring the factors that have contributed to their monumental box office successes and dissecting the trends that have emerged in this dynamic landscape.
List of highest-grossing Indian movies of 2023 (Indian films):
| Rank | Title | Language | Worldwide collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawan | Hindi | ₹1,148.32 crore (US$140 million) |
| 2 | Pathaan | Hindi | ₹1,050.3 crore (US$130 million) |
| 3 | Animal | Hindi | ₹917.82 crore (US$110 million) |
| 4 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Telugu | ₹705 crore (US$84 million)–₹715 crore (US$86 million) |
| 5 | Gadar 2 | Hindi | ₹691.08 crore (US$83 million) |
| 6 | Jailer | Tamil | ₹607 crore (US$73 million)–₹650 crore (US$78 million) |
| 7 | Leo | Tamil | ₹595 crore (US$71 million)–₹620.5 crore (US$74 million) |
| 8 | Dunki | Hindi | ₹470.6 crore (US$56 million) |
| 9 | Tiger 3 | Hindi | ₹466.63 crore (US$58 million) |
| 10 | Rocky Aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani | Hindi | ₹355.61 crore (US$45 million) |
| 11 | Adipurush | Hindi Telugu | ₹354 crore (US$42 million) |
| 12 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Tamil | ₹350 crore |
| 13 | The Kerala Story | Hindi | ₹303.97 crore (US$36 million) |
| 14 | Varisu | Tamil | ₹290–310 crore |
| 15 | Waltair Veerayya | Telugu | ₹225.70 crore (US$27 million) |
| 16 | OMG 2 | Hindi | ₹221.08 crore (US$26 million) |
| 17 | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Hindi | ₹220.1 crore (US$26 million) |
| 18 | Thunivu | Tamil | ₹190–250 crore |
| 19 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Hindi | ₹182.44 crore (US$22 million) |
| 20 | 2018 | Malayalam | ₹177 crore |
| 21 | Dream Girl 2 | Hindi | ₹140.56 crore (US$17 million) |
| 22 | Veera Simha Reddy | Telugu | ₹133 crore (US$16 million) |
| 23 | Dasara | Telugu | ₹118.5 crore (US$15 million) |
| 24 | Fukrey 3 | Hindi | ₹128.37 crore (US$15 million) |
| 25 | Sam Bahadur | Hindi | ₹128.17 crore (US$15 million) |
| 26 | Vaathi | Tamil Telugu | ₹118 crore (US$14 million) |
| 27 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Hindi | ₹117.77 crore |
| 28 | Bhagavanth Kesari | Telugu | ₹116 crore (US$14 million) |
| 29 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | Hindi | ₹115.89 crore (US$14 million) |
| 30 | Bro | Telugu | ₹115.50 crore (US$14 million) |
| 31 | Bholaa | Hindi | ₹111.64 crore |
| 32 | Mark Antony | Tamil | ₹110 crore |
| 33 | Kaatera | Kannada | ₹104.23 crore (US$13 million) |
| 34 | Virupaksha | Telugu | ₹103 crore (US$12 million) |
| 35 | Carry on Jatta 3 | Punjabi | ₹100 crore (US$12 million) |
| 36 | Baby | Telugu | ₹100 crore (US$12 million) |