Top 50 Highest Grossing Indian Movies of 2024

The year 2024 has proven to be a remarkable one for Indian cinema, showcasing an impressive array of films that have captivated audiences both domestically and internationally. As the industry continues to evolve, several movies have emerged as box office titans, setting new records and reflecting the diverse storytelling and star power that Indian films are known for.
Leading the pack is Kalki 2898 AD, a science fiction epic that has garnered widespread acclaim and significant box office success, grossing over ₹1,100–1,200 globally. This film not only highlights the increasing trend of high-budget productions but also showcases the willingness of filmmakers to explore innovative genres. Following closely are sequels and franchises such as Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which demonstrate the enduring popularity of established narratives in Indian cinema.
As we delve into the highest-grossing Indian movies of 2024, it becomes clear that this year marks a pivotal moment in the industry, characterized by a blend of traditional storytelling techniques and modern cinematic approaches. The success of these films underscores the growing global appeal of Indian cinema, as filmmakers push boundaries to deliver compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
List of Highest Grossing Indian films of 2024 (Indian Box Office Collection 2024 Report and Verdict):
Rank | Title | Industry | Budget | Worldwide Gross | Verdict |
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1 | Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu | ₹600 crore | ₹1,054–1,200 crore | Blockbuster |
2 | Stree 2 | Hindi | ₹50–120 crore | ₹874.58 crore | All Time Blockbuster |
3 | Pushpa 2: The Rule ↑ | Telugu | ₹400–500 crore | ₹800.5 crore | Pending |
4 | The Greatest of All Time | Tamil | ₹380–400 crore | ₹440–456 crore | Hit |
5 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 ↑ | Hindi | ₹150 crore | ₹408.13 crore | Pending |
6 | Devara: Part 1 | Telugu | ₹200−300 crore | ₹380–521 crore | Super Hit |
7 | Singham Again ↑ | Hindi | ₹350–375 crore | ₹379.73 crore | Pending |
8 | Fighter | Hindi | ₹250 crore | ₹360 crore | Above Average |
9 | Amaran ↑ | Tamil | ₹70–200 crore | ₹331.27 crore | Pending |
10 | Hanu-Man | Telugu | ₹40 crore | ₹301–350 crore | Blockbuster |
11 | Vettaiyan | Tamil | ₹300 crore | ₹230–260 crore | Flop |
12 | Manjummel Boys | Malayalam | ₹15-20 crore | ₹242.3 crore | All Time Blockbuster |
13 | Shaitaan | Hindi | ₹60–65 crore | ₹212.2 crore | Super Hit |
14 | Guntur Kaaram | Telugu | ₹200 crore | ₹184.2 crore | Average |
15 | The Goat Life | Malayalam | ₹82 crore | ₹158–160 crore | Blockbuster |
16 | Crew | Hindi | ₹75 crore | ₹157.08 crore | Hit |
17 | Raayan | Tamil | ₹100 crore | ₹160 crore | Blockbuster |
18 | Aavesham | Malayalam | ₹30 crore | ₹154.60 crore | Blockbuster |
19 | Indian 2 | Tamil | ₹150–300 crore | ₹151 crore | Disaster |
20 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Hindi | ₹75 crore | ₹142.5 crore | Hit |
21 | Premalu | Malayalam | ₹9-10 crore | ₹136.2 crore | Blockbuster |
22 | Tillu Square | Telugu | ₹40 crore | ₹128.3 crore | Blockbuster |
23 | Munjya | Hindi | ₹30 crore | ₹132.13 crore | Blockbuster |
24 | Maharaja | Tamil | ₹20 crore | ₹120 crore | Blockbuster |
25 | Bad Newz | Hindi | ₹80 crore | ₹115.74 crore | Average |
26 | Lucky Baskhar ↑ | Telugu | ₹40-56 crore | ₹110.5 crore | Blockbuster |
27 | Article 370 | Hindi | ₹20 crore | ₹110.57 crore | Super Hit |
28 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Hindi | ₹350 crore | ₹108.2 crore | Disaster |
29 | A.R.M | Malayalam | ₹30 crore | ₹106.1 crore | Blockbuster |
30 | Kanguva ↑ | Tamil | ₹300–350 crore | ₹104.22 crore | Pending |
31 | Jatt & Juliet 3 | Punjabi | ₹15 crore | ₹101.4 crore | Blockbuster |
32 | Aranmanai 4 | Tamil | ₹40 crore | ₹100.8 crore | Blockbuster |
33 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Telugu | ₹55 crore | ₹100.2 crore | Super Hit |
34 | Chandu Champion | Hindi | ₹70–140 crore | ₹92.5 crore | Flop |
35 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Malayalam | ₹15-30 crore | ₹90.1 crore | Blockbuster |
36 | Demonte Colony 2 | Tamil | ₹15–20 crore | ₹85 crore | Blockbuster |
37 | Bramayugam | Malayalam | ₹25 crore | ₹85 crore | Super Hit |
38 | Varshangalkku Shesham | Malayalam | ₹20 crore | ₹82.7 crore | Blockbuster |
39 | Ayalaan | Tamil | ₹70 crore | ₹81.4 crore | Above Average |
40 | Captain Miller | Tamil | ₹55 crore | ₹78.2 crore | Hit |
41 | Kishkindha Kaandam | Malayalam | ₹7 crore | ₹75.6 crore | Blockbuster |
42 | Turbo | Malayalam | ₹40 crore | ₹72.1 crore | Hit |
43 | Thangalaan | Tamil | ₹100 crore | ₹71.3 crore | Flop |
44 | Maidaan | Hindi | ₹235 crore | ₹70.1 crore | Disaster |
45 | Srikanth | Hindi | ₹35 crore | ₹63.1 crore | Hit |
46 | Garudan | Tamil | ₹20 crore | ₹61.1 crore | Blockbuster |
47 | Jigra | Hindi | ₹90 crore | ₹57.2 crore | Flop |
48 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Hindi | ₹40 crore | ₹55.1 crore | Average |
49 | Yodha | Hindi | ₹55 crore | ₹54.4 crore | Flop |
50 | KA ↑ | Telugu | ₹20 crore | ₹53 crore | Blockbuster |

Industry/Language: Telugu
Director: Nag Ashwin
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani
Storyline: The future of those in the dystopian city of Kasi is altered when the destined arrival of Lord Vishnu’s final avatar launches a war against darkness.
Budget: ₹600 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹1,054–1,200 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Amar Kaushik
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana
Storyline: After the events of Stree, the town of Chanderi is being haunted again. This time, women are mysteriously abducted by a terrifying headless entity. Once again, it`s up to Bicky and his friends to save their town and loved ones.
Budget: ₹50–120 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹874.58 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

Industry / Language: Telugu
Release date: December 5, 2024
Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: Pushpa 2: The Rule picks up from the explosive events of the first part, following Pushpa`s meteoric rise as he expands his red sandalwood empire beyond borders. As tensions escalate with rival factions and the authorities, his growing ambitions draw him into intense confrontations and political upheavals.
Budget: ₹400–500 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹632.5 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹168 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹800.5 crore
Verdict: Pending (Running in theatre)

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: Venkat Prabhu
Starring: Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Ajmal Ameer
Storyline: Gandhi is a hostage negotiator, field agent, and spy working for the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (SATS). After years of service, he is called back for a critical mission that sets him on a dangerous collision course with his own past.
Budget: ₹380–400 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹440−456 crore
Verdict: Hit

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Anees Bazmee
Starring: Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri
Storyline: Gear up to tickle your funny bones with some thrill. The gates of haveli
will now open again for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3!
Budget: ₹150 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹408.13 crore
Verdict: (Pending, Still running in theatres)

Industry/Language: Telugu
Director: Koratala Siva
Starring: N. T. Rama Rao Jr, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko
Storyline: The film`s backdrop is centered around the far and forgotten coastal lands of India.The people,or rather the villains,in the film neither fear death nor god and there is no sense of humanity among them. Devara changes this scenario in his inimitable style.
Budget: ₹200−300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹380 – ₹521 crore
Verdict: Super Hit

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Rohit Shetty
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor
Storyline: In the third installment of Singham series, the valiant cop Bajirao Singham and his team of brave hearts embark on a cross-border mission to rescue his beloved wife, Avni Singham, who has been abducted by a formidable antagonist. Upholding its legacy of never letting you down-never has, never will-this installment promises a fierce battle between good and evil. This timeless struggle will once again be fought through the indomitable spirit of Bajirao Singham. The legendary roar that began 13 years ago continues to resonate in the hearts of the audience.
Budget: ₹350–375 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹379.73 crore
Verdict: (Pending, Still running in theatres)

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Siddharth Anand
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor
Storyline: Top IAF aviators come together in the face of imminent danger, to form Air Dragons. Fighter unfolds their camaraderie, brotherhood and battles, internal and external.
Budget: ₹250 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹360 crore
Verdict: Above Average

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: Rajkumar Periasamy
Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Rahul Bose, Bhuvan Arora
Storyline: Amaran tells the inspiring story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer honoured with the Ashok Chakra for his heroic actions during a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The film also highlights the unwavering love and sacrifice of his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the courage of soldiers and their families.
Budget: ₹70–200 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹331.27 crore
Verdict: (Pending, Still running in theatres)

Industry/Language: Telugu
Director: Prasanth Varma
Starring: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore
Storyline: The narrative follows Hanumanthu, who gains the powers of Hanuman to protect the people of Anjanadri, ultimately facing off against Michael after encountering a mysterious gem.
Budget: ₹40 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹350 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: T. J. Gnanavel
Starring: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan
Storyline: A sought-after supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events in a criminal case. Amidst his struggle to justify the act, he must confront his moral compass while fighting corrupt, larger-than-life forces. Vettaiyan explores the underbelly of crime investigations with one man`s fight against a world, where justice is a rare commodity.
Budget: ₹300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹260 crore
Verdict: Flop

Industry/Language: Malayalam
Director: Chidambaram
Starring: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Reghu
Storyline: A group of friends get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back.
Budget: ₹20 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹242.3 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Vikas Bahl
Starring: Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, Anngad Raaj
Storyline: Kabir and his family`s fun weekend retreat takes a nightmarish turn when they let a friendly but mysterious stranger into their house. As the clock ticks, the family will be forced to confront their worst fears in this gripping, edge-of-the-seat supernatural-thriller that deals with the sinister elements of Indian Black Magic.
Budget: ₹60–65 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹212.2 crore
Verdict: Super Hit

Industry/Language: Telugu
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, Rao Ramesh
Storyline: Ramana, a simpleton from Guntur, cares for no one and keeps himself always busy in his work. Suddenly, his identity drags him into a political conspiracy against Minister of Law and Justice, Vasundhara. He is left with two options – he either gives up that identity or fights against the conspirators.
Budget: ₹200 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹184.2 crore
Verdict: Average

Industry/Language: Malayalam
Director: Blessy
Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Storyline: The story of Aadujeevitham is based on a novel of the same name by a Bahrain-based Indian author, Benyamin. It depicts the real-life incident of an Indian migrant worker, Najeeb Muhammad (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran) who goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.
Budget: ₹82 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹158–160 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Rajesh A Krishnan
Starring: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma
Storyline: Three ordinary air hostesses from Mumbai embark on a journey to pursue their dreams but find themselves caught up in unexpected misfortunes.
Budget: ₹75 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹157.08 crore
Verdict: Hit

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: Dhanush
Starring: Dhanush, Dushara Vijayan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Selvaraghavan, Aparna Balamurali
Storyline: Raayan, a devoted caretaker of his siblings, runs a small business to support them. The story follows his struggle to protect his family from unforeseen circumstances.
Budget: ₹100 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹160 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Malayalam
Director: Jithu Madhavan
Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu
Storyline: Three teenagers reach Bangalore for their engineering degree and gets involved in a fight with seniors. They find a local gangster named Ranga to help them take revenge.
Budget: ₹30 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹154.60 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Industry/Language: Tamil
Director: S. Shankar
Starring: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, S. J. Suryah
Storyline: In this sequel to the 1996 film Indian, Kamal Hassan reprises his role as Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption. Senapathy returns to the country to aid a young man who has been exposing corrupt politicians in the country through videos on the internet.
Budget: ₹150–300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹151 crore
Verdict: Disaster

Industry/Language: Hindi
Director: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah
Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon
Storyline: Aryan is not able to find a perfect life partner. He meets a perfect girl, Sifra, during an official assignment in the US and falls in love with her only to discover later that it’s an impossible love story.
Budget: ₹75 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹142.5 crore
Verdict: Hit

Industry/Language: Malayalam
Director: Girish A. D.
Starring: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju
Storyline: In the film, Sachin Santhosh, a graduate from Kerala, plans on moving to UK, but instead goes to Hyderabad and take a GATE course, where he meets and falls in love with Reenu Roy, an employee of an IT company.
Budget: ₹9-10 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹136.2 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster