25 Highest Grossing Female Lead Movies in India

Highest Grossing Female Lead Movies in India

Indian cinema is going through an exciting change, with female actors leading movies to huge box-office successes. These films, featuring strong female leads, have entertained audiences and set new records. Secret Superstar (2017), featuring Zaira Wasim, stands as the highest-grossing Indian film led by a female actor, highlighting the journey of a young girl aspiring to become a singer. Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) was the first Indian female-led film to enter the ₹100 crore club.

In this article, we’ll explore the journeys of the highest-grossing Indian films with female leads, looking at what made them so successful and their lasting impact on the industry. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we reveal the rise of these female-led blockbusters, showcasing the incredible talent and box-office power of India’s top actresses.

List of Highest Grossing Women Lead Films in India

RankMovie NameLanguageBudgetWorldwide CollectionMain cast
1Secret SuperstarHindi₹15 crore₹905 croreZaira Wasim
2The Kerala StoryHindi₹15–20 crore₹303.97 croreAdah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani
3Tanu Weds Manu ReturnsHindi₹39 crore255.3 croreKangana Ranaut
4HichkiHindi₹20 crore₹215 croreRani Mukerji
5Gangubai KathiawadiHindi₹100-180 crore₹209.77 croreAlia Bhatt
6RaaziHindi₹35–40 crore₹195.75 croreAlia Bhatt
7MomHindi₹30 crore₹175.7 croreSridevi
8CrewHindi₹75 crore₹157.08 croreTabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon
9Veere Di WeddingHindi₹42 crore₹139 croreKareena Kapoor, Sonam K Ahuja, Swara Bhasker, Shikha Talsania
10Dear ZindagiHindi₹30 crore₹135.47 croreAlia Bhatt
11NeerjaHindi₹20 crore₹135.52 croreSonam Kapoor
12Manikarnika: The Queen of JhansiHindi₹99–125 crore₹132.95 croreKangana Ranaut
13The Dirty PictureHindi
Tamil
Telugu		₹18 crore₹117 croreVidya Balan
14Article 370Hindi₹20 crore₹110.57 croreYami Gautam Dhar, Priyamani
15English VinglishHindi₹10 crore₹102 croreSridevi
16KahaaniHindi₹8 crore₹104 croreVidya Balan
17QueenHindi₹23 crore₹95.04 croreKangana Ranaut
18Mary KomHindi₹ 38 crore₹ 86.19 crorePriyanka Chopra
19MahanatiTelugu₹25 crore₹83 croreKeerthy Suresh
20ArundhatiTelugu₹13.5 crore₹70 croreAnushka Shetty
21Kolamaavu KokilaTamil₹8 crore₹73 croreNayanthara
22Mardaani 2Hindi₹27 crore₹67.12 croreRani Mukerji
23Ragini MMS 2Hindi₹19 crore₹63.29 croreSunny Leone
24MardaaniHindi₹21 crore₹59.55 croreRani Mukerji
25Tanu Weds ManuHindi₹17.5 crore₹56 croreKangana Ranaut

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Which is the highest grossing female lead movie in India?

The highest-grossing female lead movie in India is Secret Superstar (2017), featuring Zaira Wasim, which highlights the journey of a young girl aspiring to become a singer.

Which is the highest grossing female centric South Indian film?

The highest-grossing female-centric South Indian film is Mahanati (2018), based on the life of actress Savitri and featuring Keerthy Suresh in the prominent role of Savitri.

Which is the first Indian female lead film to earn ₹100 crore?

Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) was the first female lead film to earn Rs 100 crore in India, starring Kangana Ranaut.

Which is the first Indian female lead film to earn ₹1000 crore?

As of now, there hasn’t been an Indian female lead film that has earned ₹1000 crore at the box office.

Which are the top 5 highest grossing female lead movies in India?

1. Secret Superstar – ₹905 crore
2. The Kerala Story – ₹303.97 crore
3. Tanu Weds Manu Returns – 255.3 crore
4. Hichki – ₹215 crore
5. Gangubai Kathiawadi – ₹209.77 crore