#1 of 1,073 Highest-grossing Hindi-language movie ever
2016 · Action, Biography
$303.7M worldwide
$12.4M US & Canada · 4% $291.3M elsewhere · 96%
Hindi box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies of All Time
Dangal (2016) is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in our database, with $303.7M worldwide, ahead of Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) at $175.4M and Secret Superstar (2017) at $130.8M. 1,073 Hindi-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $5.7B in all, 11% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By genre, Drama leads with $3.8B across 654 Hindi releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 1,073
- combined worldwide
- $5.7B
- films crossed $100M
- 6
- earned in the US & Canada
- 11%
#1 of 1,073 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies Ever?
Dangal (2016) leads with $303.7M, $128.3M ahead of Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024). The top 5 were released between 2015 and 2024 and took $843.6M together; 4 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
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All 1,073 Hindi Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 1,073. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Dec 21, 2016 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: $291.3M Worldwide: $303.7M
- 2 Dec 6, 2024 US and Canada: $13M Rest of the world: $162.4M Worldwide: $175.4M
- 3 Oct 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $130.8M
- 4 Jul 15, 2015 US and Canada: $8.2M Rest of the world: $112.9M Worldwide: $121.1M
- 5 Jan 25, 2023 US and Canada: $17.5M Rest of the world: $95.1M Worldwide: $112.6M
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Dec 19, 2014 US and Canada: $10.6M Rest of the world: $89.8M Worldwide: $100.4M - 7
Dec 1, 2023 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $77.8M Worldwide: $92.9M - 8
Dec 20, 2013 US and Canada: $8M Rest of the world: $80M Worldwide: $88M - 9
Dec 22, 2017 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $81.8M Worldwide: $87.3M - 10
Jun 29, 2018 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: $68.8M Worldwide: $76.7M - 11
Jul 15, 1983 US and Canada: $64.9M Rest of the world: $659 Worldwide: $64.9M - 12
Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $61.3M Worldwide: $62.5M - 13
Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: $48.7M Worldwide: $60.5M - 14
Nov 11, 2015 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: $48.4M Worldwide: $52.7M - 15
Dec 28, 2018 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: $46.2M Worldwide: $51.3M - 16
Sep 9, 2022 US and Canada: $7.8M Rest of the world: $42.3M Worldwide: $50.2M - 17
Jan 10, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.2M - 18
Feb 12, 2010 US and Canada: $4M Rest of the world: $38.3M Worldwide: $42.3M - 19
May 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.6M - 20
Nov 7, 2007 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $36.4M Worldwide: $40M - 21
Nov 8, 2018 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $38.1M Worldwide: $39.6M - 22
Jan 11, 2019 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $35.2M Worldwide: $39.3M - 23
Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $34.1M Worldwide: $36M - 24
Oct 26, 2011 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $33.4M Worldwide: $35.9M - 25
Jun 5, 2019 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $32.3M Worldwide: $35.3M - 26
Mar 30, 2018 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $31.8M Worldwide: $33.1M - 27
Nov 24, 2006 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $29.8M Worldwide: $32.4M - 28
Jul 4, 2025 US and Canada: $32M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32M - 29
Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: $27.1M Worldwide: $32M - 30
Oct 28, 2016 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $31.7M - 31
Sep 7, 2023 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: $16.3M Worldwide: $31.5M - 32
May 31, 2013 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $27.2M Worldwide: $31M - 33
Jun 15, 2018 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $28.3M Worldwide: $30M - 34
Jun 4, 2010 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $27.9M Worldwide: $29.5M - 35
Jun 15, 2012 US and Canada: $777.4K Rest of the world: $28.6M Worldwide: $29.3M - 36
Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $27M Worldwide: $29.2M - 37
Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $29M - 38
Sep 30, 2016 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $27.1M Worldwide: $28.9M - 39
Jul 6, 2012 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $27.6M Worldwide: $28.8M - 40
Sep 29, 2017 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $27.3M Worldwide: $28.7M - 41
Feb 15, 2019 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $22.7M Worldwide: $28.3M - 42
Apr 15, 2016 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $25.9M Worldwide: $28.2M - 43
Feb 15, 2008 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $23.5M Worldwide: $26.9M - 44
Feb 22, 2019 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $24.7M Worldwide: $26.9M - 45
Jan 25, 2017 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: $23.1M Worldwide: $26.4M - 46
Oct 19, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M - 47
Mar 23, 2018 US and Canada: $330.3K Rest of the world: $25.7M Worldwide: $26.1M - 48
Jan 25, 2012 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $24M Worldwide: $26M - 49
Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: $22M Worldwide: $25.2M - 50
Apr 5, 2012 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $23.1M Worldwide: $24.9M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Hindi Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Animal (2023) earned the biggest share at home (16% in the US & Canada), while Dangal (2016) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 1,073 films, $644.6M (11%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Dangal (2016) $303.7M $12.4M US & Canada · 4% $291.3M elsewhere · 96%
- 2 Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) $175.4M $13M US & Canada · 7% $162.4M elsewhere · 93%
- 3 Secret Superstar (2017) $130.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) $121.1M $8.2M US & Canada · 7% $112.9M elsewhere · 93%
- 5 Pathaan (2023) $112.6M $17.5M US & Canada · 16% $95.1M elsewhere · 84%
- 6 PK (2014) $100.4M $10.6M US & Canada · 11% $89.8M elsewhere · 89%
- 7 Animal (2023) $92.9M $15M US & Canada · 16% $77.8M elsewhere · 84%
- 8 Dhoom 3 (2013) $88M $8M US & Canada · 9% $80M elsewhere · 91%
- 9 Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) $87.3M $5.6M US & Canada · 6% $81.8M elsewhere · 94%
- 10 Sanju (2018) $76.7M $7.9M US & Canada · 10% $68.8M elsewhere · 90%
Gross bands
How Many Hindi Movies Crossed $100 Million?
6 of 1,073 films crossed $100M and took $944M between them, 17% of the total. 923 films, 86% of the list, earned under $10M.
17% 58% 25%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 6 films, <1% of the list $944M · 17% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 144 films, 13% of the list $3.3B · 58% of the gross
- Under $10M 923 films, 86% of the list $1.4B · 25% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Hindi Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $3.5B from 491 titles, led by Dangal (2016). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
- 1970s 1970s Peak year 1972 Bombay to Goa (1972) $1.2M Bombay to Goa (1972)
- 1980s 1980s Peak year 1983 Staying Alive (1983) $67.3M Staying Alive (1983)
- 1990s 1990s Peak year 1997 Fire (1997) $30.8M Fire (1997)
- 2000s 2000s Peak year 2007 Om Shanti Om (2007) $1.2B Om Shanti Om (2007)
- 2010s 2010s Peak year 2018 Dangal (2016) $3.5B Dangal (2016)
- 2020s 2020s Peak year 2023 Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) $881M Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024)
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies?
2018 releases earned the most: $610.3M from 61 films, led by Sanju (2018). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2018 61 films | 61 | $610.3M | Sanju (2018) $76.7M |
| 2016 52 films | 52 | $565.3M | Dangal (2016) $303.7M |
| 2017 52 films | 52 | $515.1M | Secret Superstar (2017) $130.8M |
| 2015 44 films | 44 | $413M | Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) $121.1M |
| 2007 60 films | 60 | $359.8M | Om Shanti Om (2007) $40M |
| 2019 69 films | 69 | $355.1M | Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) $39.3M |
| 2023 44 films | 44 | $283.4M | Pathaan (2023) $112.6M |
| 2013 50 films | 50 | $245.2M | Dhoom 3 (2013) $88M |
| 2014 43 films | 43 | $244.5M | PK (2014) $100.4M |
| 2012 40 films | 40 | $228.6M | Rowdy Rathore (2012) $29.3M |
By genre
Which Hindi Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $3.8B across 654 films, 68% of the total, ahead of Action ($2.6B) and Comedy ($2.2B). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Hindi Box Office by Genre
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Drama $3.8B654 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Action $2.6B290 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Comedy $2.2B392 films · #1 Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) -
Romance $1.8B370 films · #1 PK (2014) -
Thriller $1.5B257 films · #1 Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) -
Crime $1.1B158 films · #1 Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) -
History $603.7M40 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Biography $559.5M15 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Sport $415.9M11 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Adventure $398.2M52 films · #1 Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
Archive
Hindi Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1944 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $610.3M, led by Sanju (2018).
2020s 6 years · $881M
2010s 10 years · $3.5B
- 2019 $355.1M #1 Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
- 2018 $610.3M #1 Sanju (2018)
- 2017 $515.1M #1 Secret Superstar (2017)
- 2016 $565.3M #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $413M #1 Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
- 2014 $244.5M #1 PK (2014)
- 2013 $245.2M #1 Dhoom 3 (2013)
- 2012 $228.6M #1 Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- 2011 $142.1M #1 RA. One (2011)
- 2010 $192.3M #1 My Name Is Khan (2010)
2000s 10 years · $1.2B
- 2009 $132.3M #1 Love Aaj Kal (2009)
- 2008 $223M #1 Singh Is Kinng (2008)
- 2007 $359.8M #1 Om Shanti Om (2007)
- 2006 $227M #1 Dhoom 2 (2006)
- 2005 $37.8M #1 Salaam Namaste (2005)
- 2004 $47.3M #1 Main Hoon Na (2004)
- 2003 $83.7M #1 Koi… Mil Gaya (2003)
- 2002 $38.6M #1 Kaante (2002)
- 2001 $14.3M #1 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- 2000 $9.3M #1 Mohabbatein (2000)
1990s 5 years · $30.8M
1980s 2 years · $67.3M
1970s 2 years · $1.2M
1960s 2 years · $4.7M
1950s 1 year · $441.2K
1940s 1 year · $2.4K
FAQ
Hindi Box Office All Time: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 1,073 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie of all time?
Dangal (2016) leads with $303.7M worldwide, $12.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) at $175.4M and Secret Superstar (2017) at $130.8M.
How much have Hindi-language movies earned at the box office?
1,073 Hindi-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $5.7B in all, or $5.3M per film on average.
How many Hindi-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by Dangal (2016) with $303.7M.
How is the all-time Hindi box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the all-time Hindi box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.