Top 20 Most Expensive Indian Movies Ever Made

Most Expensive Telugu Movies of All Time

Indian cinema includes Bollywood (Hindi), Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odisa, and Bhojpuri along with other noted blockbuster films from various regions within India, has evolved over the years and has produced some of the most expensive and visually stunning movies in the world. These films have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences across the globe with their larger-than-life characters, captivating storylines, and state-of-the-art production values.

In this article, we will be taking a closer look at the top 20 most expensive Indian movies of all time. These films have been made with astronomical budgets, star-studded casts, and world-class production values, making them a must-watch for movie enthusiasts and fans of Indian cinema. This list does not include the budgets of short films or digitally distributed films. The budget figures mentioned in this list have been sourced from reliable media reports and industry insiders.

From epic historical dramas to action-packed thrillers, these movies have set new benchmarks for the Indian film industry and showcased the incredible talent and creativity of Indian filmmakers. So, join us as we count down the top 20 most expensive Indian movies of all time (Highest budget Indian films) and take a dive into the world of Indian cinema.

List of Most Expensive Indian Movies of All Time:

RankMovie NameYearBudgetProduction CompanyPrimary language(s)
1Kalki 2898 AD2024₹600 crore
(US$72 million)
Vyjayanthi MoviesTelugu
2RRR2022₹550 crore
(US$69 million)
DVV EntertainmentTelugu
3Adipurush2023₹500–₹700 crore (US$60–US$84 million)T-Series Films
Retrophiles
Telugu
Hindi
4Pushpa 2: The Rule2024₹500 croreMythri Movie Makers
Sukumar Writings
Telugu
52.02018₹400–₹600 crore
(US$48–US$72 million)
Lyca ProductionsTamil
6Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva2022₹375–₹400 crore
(US$45–US$48 million)
Star Studios
Dharma Productions
Prime Focus
Starlight Pictures
Hindi
7Saaho2019₹350 crore 
(US$46 million)
UV Creations
T-Series Films
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
8.1Bade Miyan Chote Miyan2024₹350 crore
(US$42 million)
Pooja Entertainment
AAZ Films
Hindi
8.2Jawan2023₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
Red Chillies EntertainmentHindi
8.3Tiger 32023₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
Yash Raj FilmsHindi
8.4Leo2023₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
Seven Screen StudioTamil
8.5The Greatest of All Time2024₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
AGS EntertainmentTamil
8.6Kanguva2024₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
Studio Green
UV Creations
Tamil
8.7Devara: Part 12024₹300 crore 
(US$36 million)
Yuvasudha Arts
N. T. R. Arts
Telugu
9Varisu2023₹280 crore 
(US$35 million)
Sri Venkateswara Creations
PVP Cinema
Tamil
10.1Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire2023₹270 crore
(US$32 million)
Hombale FilmsTelugu
10.2Good Bad Ugly2025₹270 crore
(US$32 million)
Mythri Movie MakersTamil
11.1Baahubali 2: The Conclusion2017₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Arka Media WorksTelugu
Tamil
11.2Ponniyin Selvan: Part I2022₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Madras Talkies
Lyca Productions
Tamil
11.3Ponniyin Selvan: Part II2023₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Madras Talkies
Lyca Productions
Tamil
11.4Pathaan2023₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Yash Raj FilmsHindi
11.5Fighter2024₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Viacom18 Studios
Marflix Pictures
Hindi
11.6Maidaan2024₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Zee Studios
Bayview Projects
Fresh Lime Films
Hindi
11.7Indian 22024₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Lyca Productions
Red Giant Movies
Tamil
11.8OG2025₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
DVV EntertainmentTelugu
11.9Indian 32025₹250 crore
(US$30 million)
Lyca Productions
Red Giant Movies
Tamil
12Game Changer2024₹240 croreSri Venkateswara CreationsTelugu
13832021₹225–₹270 crore
(US$27–US$32 million)
Reliance Entertainment
Kabir Khan Films
Hindi
14Radhe Shyam2022₹200–₹350 crore
(US$24–US$49.7 million)
UV Creations
T-Series
Telugu
Hindi
15.1Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy2019₹200–300 crore
(US$28.4–$42.6 million)
Konidela Production CompanyTelugu
15.2Thugs of Hindostan2018₹200–300 crore
(US$28.4–$42.6 million)
Yash Raj FilmsHindi
16Pushpa: The Rise2021₹200–₹250 crore
(US$24–US$30 million)
Mythri Movie Makers
Muttamsetty Media
Telugu
17.1Zero2018₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Red Chillies Entertainment
Colour Yellow Productions
Hindi
17.2Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar2023₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Luv Films
T-Series Films
Hindi
17.3Thunivu2023₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Bayview Projects LLP
Zee Studios
Tamil
17.4Jailer2023₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Sun PicturesTamil
17.5Guntur Kaaram2024₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Haarika & Hassine CreationsTelugu
17.6Singham Again2024₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
Reliance Entertainment
Jio Studios
Rohit Shetty Picturez
Devgn Films
Cinergy
Hindi
17.7Vishwambhara2025₹200 crore 
(US$24 million)
UV CreationsTelugu
18Darbar2020₹190–₹240 crore
(US$24-$30 million)
Lyca ProductionsTamil
19.1Baahubali: The Beginning2015₹180 crore 
(US$28.06 million)
Arka Media WorksTelugu
Tamil
19.2Bigil2019₹180 crore 
(US$24 million)
AGS EntertainmentTamil
19.3Annaatthe2021₹180 crore
(US$23 million)
Sun PicturesTamil
19.4Laal Singh Chaddha2022₹180 crore
(US$23 million)
Aamir Khan Productions
Viacom18 Studios
Paramount Pictures
Hindi
20.1Petta2019₹160 crore
(US$22.72 million)
Sun PicturesTamil
20.2Vettaiyan2024₹160 crore
(US$22.72 million)
Lyca ProductionsTamil

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