#1 of 44 #1 Hindi-language movie of 2006
2006 · Action, Thriller
$32.4M worldwide · 14% of the chart's total
$2.6M US & Canada · 8% $29.8M elsewhere · 92%
Hindi box office · 2006
Hindi Box Office 2006: Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies
Dhoom 2 (2006) is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie released in 2006, with $32.4M worldwide, ahead of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) at $25.2M and Fanaa (2006) at $22.2M. 44 Hindi-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $227M in all, 9% of it from the US & Canada. That is 6 times the total of 2005, whose releases took $37.8M. By genre, Drama leads with $170.5M across 23 Hindi releases.
- 2006 releases with a gross
- 44
- combined worldwide
- $227M
- Dhoom 2 (2006), the #1
- $32.4M
- vs 2005
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#1 of 44 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hindi Hits of 2006?
Dhoom 2 (2006) leads with $32.4M, 14% of the total. The top 5 together took $117.5M, 52% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Hindi Release of 2006, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2006.
- 1 Nov 24, 2006 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $29.8M Worldwide: $32.4M
- 2 Aug 11, 2006 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: $22M Worldwide: $25.2M
- 3 May 26, 2006 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $20.1M Worldwide: $22.2M
- 4 Aug 19, 2006 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $17.4M Worldwide: $19.6M
- 5 Jun 23, 2006 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $16.6M Worldwide: $18M
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Sep 1, 2006 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $15.7M Worldwide: $17.9M - 7
Jul 28, 2006 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $16.5M - 8
Dec 22, 2006 US and Canada: $790K Rest of the world: $13.9M Worldwide: $14.7M - 9
Jan 26, 2006 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $8.6M Worldwide: $10.8M - 10
Dec 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M - 11
Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: $204.6K Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $5.9M - 12
Dec 15, 2006 US and Canada: $302.5K Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $5.1M - 13
Nov 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M - 14
Aug 4, 2006 US and Canada: $223.1K Rest of the world: $4.2M Worldwide: $4.4M - 15
Jun 9, 2006 US and Canada: $334.6K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $3.9M - 16
Jan 12, 2006 US and Canada: $332.5K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.5M - 17
Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 18
Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 19
Nov 2, 2006 US and Canada: $485K Rest of the world: $886.7K Worldwide: $1.4M - 20
Apr 14, 2006 US and Canada: $250.1K Rest of the world: $899.3K Worldwide: $1.1M - 21
Jun 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $887.3K - 22
Feb 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $667.9K - 23
Dec 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $629.5K - 24
Apr 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $581.2K - 25
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $517.6K - 26
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $417.5K - 27
Jul 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $350.9K - 28
Apr 7, 2006 US and Canada: $111.7K Rest of the world: $220K Worldwide: $331.7K - 29
Feb 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $326.6K - 30
Apr 21, 2006 US and Canada: $150.2K Rest of the world: $91.6K Worldwide: $241.8K - 31
Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: $129.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $129.3K - 32
Aug 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $92.6K - 33
Aug 3, 2006 US and Canada: $55.4K Rest of the world: $33K Worldwide: $88.4K - 34
Sep 15, 2006 US and Canada: $30.2K Rest of the world: $30.5K Worldwide: $60.7K - 35
Sep 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.2K - 36
May 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.2K - 37
Sep 22, 2006 US and Canada: $26.5K Rest of the world: $13.7K Worldwide: $40.2K - 38
Jul 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.4K - 39
Apr 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35.2K - 40
Oct 6, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.8K - 41
May 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.4K - 42
Jun 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.1K - 43
May 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.1K - 44
Oct 6, 2006 US and Canada: $10.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2006?
Of the top 10, Rang De Basanti (2006) earned the biggest share at home (20% in the US & Canada), while Bhagam Bhag (2006) made 95% of its gross abroad. Across all 44 films, $20.8M (9%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Dhoom 2 (2006) $32.4M $2.6M US & Canada · 8% $29.8M elsewhere · 92%
- 2 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) $25.2M $3.3M US & Canada · 13% $22M elsewhere · 87%
- 3 Fanaa (2006) $22.2M $2.1M US & Canada · 9% $20.1M elsewhere · 91%
- 4 Don (2006) $19.6M $2.2M US & Canada · 11% $17.4M elsewhere · 89%
- 5 Krrish (2006) $18M $1.4M US & Canada · 8% $16.6M elsewhere · 92%
- 6 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) $17.9M $2.2M US & Canada · 12% $15.7M elsewhere · 88%
- 7 Omkara (2006) $16.5M $1.2M US & Canada · 8% $15.2M elsewhere · 92%
- 8 Bhagam Bhag (2006) $14.7M $790K US & Canada · 5% $13.9M elsewhere · 95%
- 9 Rang De Basanti (2006) $10.8M $2.2M US & Canada · 20% $8.6M elsewhere · 80%
- 10 Baabul (2006) $9.1M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 44 films reached $100M. 35 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $227M total.
78% 22%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 9 films, 20% of the list $177.4M · 78% of the gross
- Under $10M 35 films, 80% of the list $49.7M · 22% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2006 Earned the Most?
August releases took the most, $49.9M from 6 films, led by Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). October was the quietest month ($32K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Rang De Basanti (2006) $14.3M Rang De Basanti (2006)
- February Feb Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006) $994.5K Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
- March Mar Malamaal Weekly (2006) $5.9M Malamaal Weekly (2006)
- April Apr Gangster (2006) $6.8M Gangster (2006)
- May May Fanaa (2006) $22.3M Fanaa (2006)
- June Jun Krrish (2006) $22.9M Krrish (2006)
- July Jul Omkara (2006) $16.9M Omkara (2006)
- August Aug Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) $49.9M Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
- September Sep Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) $18.6M Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
- October Oct Gafla (2006) $32K Gafla (2006)
- November Nov Dhoom 2 (2006) $38.8M Dhoom 2 (2006)
- December Dec Bhagam Bhag (2006) $29.7M Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Last 10 years
How Does 2006 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $227M from 44 films, led by Dhoom 2 (2006).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 3 films | 3 | $22.9M | – | Fire (1997) $16.2M |
| 1998 1 film · −100% | 1 | $10.5K | −100% | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) $10.5K |
| 1999 15 films · +69507% | 15 | $7.3M | +69507% | Taal (1999) $2M |
| 2000 23 films · +28% | 23 | $9.3M | +28% | Mohabbatein (2000) $4.3M |
| 2001 11 films · +53% | 11 | $14.3M | +53% | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) $11.3M |
| 2002 24 films · +170% | 24 | $38.6M | +170% | Kaante (2002) $5.8M |
| 2003 44 films · +117% | 44 | $83.7M | +117% | Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) $12.2M |
| 2004 24 films · −43% | 24 | $47.3M | −43% | Main Hoon Na (2004) $10.8M |
| 2005 31 films · −20% | 31 | $37.8M | −20% | Salaam Namaste (2005) $9.3M |
| 2006 44 films · +500% | 44 | $227M | +500% | Dhoom 2 (2006) $32.4M |
By genre
Which Hindi Genres Earned the Most in 2006?
Drama took $170.5M across 23 films, 75% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($103M) and Romance ($82M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2006 Hindi Box Office by Genre
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Drama $170.5M23 films · #1 Dhoom 2 (2006) -
Thriller $103M11 films · #1 Dhoom 2 (2006) -
Romance $82M16 films · #1 Fanaa (2006) -
Action $81.8M8 films · #1 Dhoom 2 (2006) -
Comedy $66.2M17 films · #1 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) -
Crime $57.3M6 films · #1 Dhoom 2 (2006) -
Musical $22.2M1 film · #1 Fanaa (2006) -
Sci-Fi $18M1 film · #1 Krrish (2006) -
History $10.8M1 film · #1 Rang De Basanti (2006) -
Family $9.4M2 films · #1 Baabul (2006)
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 2006: 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 44 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in 2006?
Dhoom 2 (2006) leads with $32.4M worldwide, $2.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) at $25.2M and Fanaa (2006) at $22.2M.
How much did Hindi-language movies released in 2006 earn?
44 Hindi-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $227M in all, or $5.2M per film on average. 2005 releases took $37.8M.
How many Hindi-language movies released in 2006 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Dhoom 2 (2006), earned $32.4M.
How is the 2006 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, and grouped by their release date in 2006. 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 2006 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.