#1 of 42 #1 Hindi-language movie of 2008
2008 · Comedy, Action
$29.2M worldwide · 13% of the chart's total
$2.2M US & Canada · 7% $27M elsewhere · 93%
Hindi box office · 2008
Hindi Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies
Singh Is Kinng (2008) is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie released in 2008, with $29.2M worldwide, ahead of Jodhaa Akbar (2008) at $26.9M and Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) at $19.9M. 42 Hindi-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $223M in all, 5% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 38% on 2007, whose releases took $359.8M. By genre, Comedy leads with $154.9M across 22 Hindi releases.
- 2008 releases with a gross
- 42
- combined worldwide
- $223M
- Singh Is Kinng (2008), the #1
- $29.2M
- vs 2007
- −38%
#1 of 42 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hindi Hits of 2008?
Singh Is Kinng (2008) leads with $29.2M, 13% of the total. The top 5 together took $100.6M, 45% of what all 42 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 2008, 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 2008.
- 1 Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $27M Worldwide: $29.2M
- 2 Feb 15, 2008 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $23.5M Worldwide: $26.9M
- 3 Jul 4, 2008 US and Canada: $604K Rest of the world: $19.2M Worldwide: $19.9M
- 4 May 9, 2008 US and Canada: $476K Rest of the world: $12.8M Worldwide: $13.2M
- 5 Aug 15, 2008 US and Canada: $702.2K Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $11.4M
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Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $457.4K Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $11.3M - 7
Jul 18, 2008 US and Canada: $490.2K Rest of the world: $10.5M Worldwide: $11M - 8
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $9.9M Worldwide: $10.9M - 9
Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: $191.4K Rest of the world: $8.5M Worldwide: $8.7M - 10
Jun 13, 2008 US and Canada: $113.6K Rest of the world: $7.3M Worldwide: $7.4M - 11
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $487.2K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $7.3M - 12
Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M - 13
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $274.6K Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.1M - 14
Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $570.1K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $5.2M - 15
Aug 15, 2008 US and Canada: $163.8K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $4.8M - 16
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $655.5K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $4.2M - 17
Jan 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 18
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 19
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 20
Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 21
Sep 12, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 22
Nov 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 23
Aug 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 24
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $55.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M - 25
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: $80K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M - 26
Jan 27, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 27
Jul 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 28
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $6.4K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.5M - 29
Aug 22, 2008 US and Canada: $16.4K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M - 30
Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 31
Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 32
Jul 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M - 33
May 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $971.4K - 34
Aug 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $615.2K - 35
Aug 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $519K - 36
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $461.5K - 37
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $380K - 38
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $187.7K - 39
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $136K - 40
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $121.3K - 41
Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53.3K - 42
Jan 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2008?
Of the top 10, Jodhaa Akbar (2008) earned the biggest share at home (13% in the US & Canada), while Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 42 films, $12M (5%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Singh Is Kinng (2008) $29.2M $2.2M US & Canada · 7% $27M elsewhere · 93%
- 2 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) $26.9M $3.4M US & Canada · 13% $23.5M elsewhere · 87%
- 3 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) $19.9M $604K US & Canada · 3% $19.2M elsewhere · 97%
- 4 Bhoothnath (2008) $13.2M $476K US & Canada · 4% $12.8M elsewhere · 96%
- 5 Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) $11.4M $702.2K US & Canada · 6% $10.7M elsewhere · 94%
- 6 Tashan (2008) $11.3M $457.4K US & Canada · 4% $10.8M elsewhere · 96%
- 7 Kismat Konnection (2008) $11M $490.2K US & Canada · 4% $10.5M elsewhere · 96%
- 8 U Me Aur Hum (2008) $10.9M $1M US & Canada · 9% $9.9M elsewhere · 91%
- 9 Fashion (2008) $8.7M $191.4K US & Canada · 2% $8.5M elsewhere · 98%
- 10 Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) $7.4M $113.6K US & Canada · 2% $7.3M elsewhere · 98%
Gross bands
How Many 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 42 films reached $100M. 34 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $223M total.
60% 40%
- $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 8 films, 19% of the list $133.8M · 60% of the gross
- Under $10M 34 films, 81% of the list $89.1M · 40% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2008 Earned the Most?
August releases took the most, $61.1M from 10 films, led by Singh Is Kinng (2008). December was the quietest month ($1.2M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Halla Bol (2008) $6.1M Halla Bol (2008)
- February Feb Jodhaa Akbar (2008) $26.9M Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
- March Mar One Two Three (2008) $6.1M One Two Three (2008)
- April Apr Tashan (2008) $29.7M Tashan (2008)
- May May Bhoothnath (2008) $14.2M Bhoothnath (2008)
- June Jun Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) $7.4M Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008)
- July Jul Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) $33.4M Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
- August Aug Singh Is Kinng (2008) $61.1M Singh Is Kinng (2008)
- September Sep Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) $6.4M Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
- October Oct Fashion (2008) $14.9M Fashion (2008)
- November Nov Yuvvraaj (2008) $15.5M Yuvvraaj (2008)
- December Dec Dil Kabaddi (2008) $1.2M Dil Kabaddi (2008)
Last 10 years
How Does 2008 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2007 earned the most: $359.8M from 60 films, led by Om Shanti Om (2007). 2008 took $223M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 15 films | 15 | $7.3M | – | 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 45 films · +500% | 45 | $227M | +500% | Dhoom 2 (2006) $32.4M |
| 2007 60 films · +58% | 60 | $359.8M | +58% | Om Shanti Om (2007) $40M |
| 2008 42 films · −38% | 42 | $223M | −38% | Singh Is Kinng (2008) $29.2M |
By genre
Which Hindi Genres Earned the Most in 2008?
Comedy took $154.9M across 22 films, 69% of the total, ahead of Romance ($122.1M) and Drama ($115.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2008 Hindi Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $154.9M22 films · #1 Singh Is Kinng (2008) -
Romance $122.1M17 films · #1 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) -
Drama $115.1M26 films · #1 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) -
Action $74.2M7 films · #1 Singh Is Kinng (2008) -
Adventure $31.2M2 films · #1 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) -
Biography $26.9M1 film · #1 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) -
History $26.9M1 film · #1 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) -
Musical $26.9M1 film · #1 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) -
Crime $22.1M6 films · #1 Tashan (2008) -
Family $15.2M2 films · #1 Bhoothnath (2008)
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 · $840.9M
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 2008: 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 42 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in 2008?
Singh Is Kinng (2008) leads with $29.2M worldwide, $2.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Jodhaa Akbar (2008) at $26.9M and Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) at $19.9M.
How much did Hindi-language movies released in 2008 earn?
42 Hindi-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $223M in all, or $5.3M per film on average. 2007 releases took $359.8M.
How many Hindi-language movies released in 2008 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Singh Is Kinng (2008), earned $29.2M.
How is the 2008 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 2008. 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 2008 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.