#1 of 52 #1 Hindi-language movie of 2016
2016 · Action, Biography
$303.7M worldwide · 54% of the chart's total
$12.4M US & Canada · 4% $291.3M elsewhere · 96%
Hindi box office · 2016
Hindi Box Office 2016: Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies
Dangal (2016) is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie released in 2016, with $303.7M worldwide, ahead of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) at $31.7M and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) at $28.9M. 52 Hindi-language films released in 2016 report a worldwide gross, $565.3M in all, 7% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 37% on 2015, whose releases took $413M. By genre, Drama leads with $502.6M across 28 Hindi releases.
- 2016 releases with a gross
- 52
- combined worldwide
- $565.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2015
- +37%
#1 of 52 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hindi Hits of 2016?
Dangal (2016) leads with $303.7M, 54% of the total. The top 5 together took $410.2M, 73% of what all 52 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Hindi Release of 2016, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 52. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2016.
- 1 Dec 21, 2016 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: $291.3M Worldwide: $303.7M
- 2 Oct 28, 2016 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $31.7M
- 3 Sep 30, 2016 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $27.1M Worldwide: $28.9M
- 4 Apr 15, 2016 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $25.9M Worldwide: $28.2M
- 5 Feb 19, 2016 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $17.6M
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Mar 18, 2016 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $14.8M Worldwide: $17.4M - 7
Jun 3, 2016 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $15.7M Worldwide: $17M - 8
Nov 23, 2016 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $10.1M Worldwide: $12.5M - 9
Oct 28, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.1M - 10
Apr 29, 2016 US and Canada: $438.2K Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $11.3M - 11
Dec 9, 2016 US and Canada: $498K Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $9.4M - 12
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3M - 13
Sep 9, 2016 US and Canada: $981.9K Rest of the world: $6.1M Worldwide: $7.1M - 14
Mar 4, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M - 15
Jan 8, 2016 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $5.6M - 16
Nov 18, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M - 17
Dec 1, 2016 US and Canada: $350.7K Rest of the world: $4.7M Worldwide: $5.1M - 18
Jan 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 19
Aug 25, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 20
Sep 1, 2016 US and Canada: $219.4K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.3M - 21
Feb 12, 2016 US and Canada: $528.8K Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $3.5M - 22
Jan 29, 2016 US and Canada: $43.4K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.5M - 23
Jul 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 24
Dec 16, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 25
Aug 12, 2016 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $571.2K Worldwide: $1.7M - 26
Aug 12, 2016 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $365.9K Worldwide: $1.6M - 27
Feb 5, 2016 US and Canada: $22.1K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.4M - 28
Jul 29, 2016 US and Canada: $812.7K Rest of the world: $519.2K Worldwide: $1.3M - 29
May 27, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 30
Apr 1, 2016 US and Canada: $858K Rest of the world: $308.8K Worldwide: $1.2M - 31
Apr 8, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $591K - 32
Feb 12, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $552.9K - 33
Jun 24, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $521.2K - 34
Oct 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $458K - 35
Aug 19, 2016 US and Canada: $351.8K Rest of the world: $74.5K Worldwide: $426.3K - 36
Apr 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $366.4K - 37
Jun 17, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $359.9K - 38
Oct 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $209.5K - 39
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $193.3K - 40
Sep 16, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $180.2K - 41
May 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $147.5K - 42
Mar 18, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $112.8K - 43
Sep 2, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.5K - 44
May 20, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $69.9K - 45
Mar 25, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $69.3K - 46
May 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.7K - 47
Sep 9, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.9K - 48
Sep 23, 2016 US and Canada: $25.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.5K - 49
Oct 7, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.9K - 50
May 6, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2016?
Of the top 10, Dear Zindagi (2016) earned the biggest share at home (19% in the US & Canada), while Baaghi (2016) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 52 films, $37.3M (7%) 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 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) $31.7M $4.3M US & Canada · 13% $27.4M elsewhere · 87%
- 3 M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) $28.9M $1.8M US & Canada · 6% $27.1M elsewhere · 94%
- 4 Fan (2016) $28.2M $2.3M US & Canada · 8% $25.9M elsewhere · 92%
- 5 Neerja (2016) $17.6M $1.6M US & Canada · 9% $16M elsewhere · 91%
- 6 Kapoor and Sons (2016) $17.4M $2.6M US & Canada · 15% $14.8M elsewhere · 85%
- 7 Housefull 3 (2016) $17M $1.3M US & Canada · 8% $15.7M elsewhere · 92%
- 8 Dear Zindagi (2016) $12.5M $2.4M US & Canada · 19% $10.1M elsewhere · 81%
- 9 Shivaay (2016) $12.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Baaghi (2016) $11.3M $438.2K US & Canada · 4% $10.8M elsewhere · 96%
Gross bands
How Many 2016 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 52 films crossed $100M and took $303.7M between them, 54% of the total. 42 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M.
54% 31% 15%
- $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 1 film, 2% of the list $303.7M · 54% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 9 films, 17% of the list $176.7M · 31% of the gross
- Under $10M 42 films, 81% of the list $84.9M · 15% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2016 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $320.1M from 4 films, led by Dangal (2016). May was the quietest month ($1.5M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Airlift (2016) $22.1M Airlift (2016)
- February Feb Neerja (2016) $23M Neerja (2016)
- March Mar Kapoor and Sons (2016) $24.4M Kapoor and Sons (2016)
- April Apr Fan (2016) $41.6M Fan (2016)
- May May Veerappan (2016) $1.5M Veerappan (2016)
- June Jun Housefull 3 (2016) $17.9M Housefull 3 (2016)
- July Jul Great Grand Masti (2016) $3.3M Great Grand Masti (2016)
- August Aug A Flying Jatt (2016) $8.1M A Flying Jatt (2016)
- September Sep M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) $40.6M M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
- October Oct Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) $44.4M Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
- November Nov Dear Zindagi (2016) $18M Dear Zindagi (2016)
- December Dec Dangal (2016) $320.1M Dangal (2016)
Last 10 years
How Does 2016 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2016 earned the most: $565.3M from 52 films, led by Dangal (2016).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 60 films | 60 | $359.8M | – | Om Shanti Om (2007) $40M |
| 2008 42 films · −38% | 42 | $223M | −38% | Singh Is Kinng (2008) $29.2M |
| 2009 37 films · −41% | 37 | $132.3M | −41% | Love Aaj Kal (2009) $20.8M |
| 2010 44 films · +45% | 44 | $192.3M | +45% | My Name Is Khan (2010) $42.3M |
| 2011 36 films · −26% | 36 | $142.1M | −26% | RA. One (2011) $35.9M |
| 2012 40 films · +61% | 40 | $228.6M | +61% | Rowdy Rathore (2012) $29.3M |
| 2013 50 films · +7% | 50 | $245.2M | +7% | Dhoom 3 (2013) $88M |
| 2014 43 films · ±0% | 43 | $244.5M | ±0% | PK (2014) $100.4M |
| 2015 44 films · +69% | 44 | $413M | +69% | Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) $121.1M |
| 2016 52 films · +37% | 52 | $565.3M | +37% | Dangal (2016) $303.7M |
By genre
Which Hindi Genres Earned the Most in 2016?
Drama took $502.6M across 28 films, 89% of the total, ahead of Action ($397.3M) and Biography ($350.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2016 Hindi Box Office by Genre
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Drama $502.6M28 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Action $397.3M16 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Biography $350.2M3 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Sport $332.6M2 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
History $314.9M4 films · #1 Dangal (2016) -
Romance $120.7M20 films · #1 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) -
Thriller $77.7M14 films · #1 Fan (2016) -
Comedy $68.5M16 films · #1 Kapoor and Sons (2016) -
Musical $31.7M2 films · #1 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) -
Adventure $25M5 films · #1 Shivaay (2016)
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 2016: 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 52 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in 2016?
Dangal (2016) leads with $303.7M worldwide, $12.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) at $31.7M and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) at $28.9M.
How much did Hindi-language movies released in 2016 earn?
52 Hindi-language films released in 2016 report a worldwide gross, $565.3M in all, or $10.9M per film on average. 2015 releases took $413M.
How many Hindi-language movies released in 2016 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Dangal (2016) with $303.7M.
How is the 2016 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 2016. 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 2016 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.