#1 of 61 #1 Hindi-language movie of 2018
2018 · Biography, Drama
$76.7M worldwide · 13% of the chart's total
$7.9M US & Canada · 10% $68.8M elsewhere · 90%
Hindi box office · 2018
Hindi Box Office 2018: Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies
Sanju (2018) is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie released in 2018, with $76.7M worldwide, ahead of Andhadhun (2018) at $62.5M and Padmaavat (2018) at $60.5M. 61 Hindi-language films released in 2018 report a worldwide gross, $610.3M in all, 6% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 18% on 2017, whose releases took $515.1M. By genre, Drama leads with $418.9M across 37 Hindi releases.
- 2018 releases with a gross
- 61
- combined worldwide
- $610.3M
- Sanju (2018), the #1
- $76.7M
- vs 2017
- +18%
#1 of 61 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hindi Hits of 2018?
Sanju (2018) leads with $76.7M, 13% of the total. The top 5 together took $290.6M, 48% of what all 61 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 2018, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 61. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2018.
- 1 Jun 29, 2018 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: $68.8M Worldwide: $76.7M
- 2 Oct 5, 2018 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $61.3M Worldwide: $62.5M
- 3 Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: $11.8M Rest of the world: $48.7M Worldwide: $60.5M
- 4 Dec 28, 2018 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: $46.2M Worldwide: $51.3M
- 5 Nov 8, 2018 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $38.1M Worldwide: $39.6M
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Mar 30, 2018 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $31.8M Worldwide: $33.1M - 7
Jun 15, 2018 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $28.3M Worldwide: $30M - 8
Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $29M - 9
Oct 19, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M - 10
Mar 23, 2018 US and Canada: $330.3K Rest of the world: $25.7M Worldwide: $26.1M - 11
Aug 31, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.1M - 12
Dec 21, 2018 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $17.4M Worldwide: $18.4M - 13
May 4, 2018 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $15.4M Worldwide: $16.8M - 14
Feb 23, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.9M - 15
Dec 7, 2018 US and Canada: $901.1K Rest of the world: $13.1M Worldwide: $14M - 16
Jun 1, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.4M - 17
Aug 15, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9M - 18
Jul 20, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.6M - 19
May 25, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.9M - 20
Jul 13, 2018 US and Canada: $390.1K Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $6.6M - 21
Sep 21, 2018 US and Canada: $249.5K Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $5.8M - 22
Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 23
Mar 2, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 24
Apr 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 25
Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 26
May 11, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 27
Aug 30, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 28
Oct 19, 2018 US and Canada: $104.2K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.6M - 29
Sep 28, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 30
Jul 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 31
Sep 7, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 32
May 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 33
Sep 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $698.6K - 34
Jul 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $593.2K - 35
Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: $182K Rest of the world: $354.5K Worldwide: $536.5K - 36
Aug 24, 2018 US and Canada: $103.4K Rest of the world: $314.3K Worldwide: $417.7K - 37
Oct 12, 2018 US and Canada: $72K Rest of the world: $269.2K Worldwide: $341.2K - 38
Jun 1, 2018 US and Canada: $57.4K Rest of the world: $277.3K Worldwide: $334.7K - 39
Apr 13, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $310.3K - 40
Nov 2, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $289.8K - 41
May 1, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $273.3K - 42
Feb 23, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $214.9K - 43
Oct 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $212.6K - 44
Mar 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $212.1K - 45
Aug 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $205K - 46
Jan 19, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $172.3K - 47
Sep 10, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.8K - 48
Aug 31, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.8K - 49
Feb 16, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $143.1K - 50
Apr 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $139K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2018?
Of the top 10, Padmaavat (2018) earned the biggest share at home (20% in the US & Canada), while Hichki (2018) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 61 films, $37M (6%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Sanju (2018) $76.7M $7.9M US & Canada · 10% $68.8M elsewhere · 90%
- 2 Andhadhun (2018) $62.5M $1.2M US & Canada · 2% $61.3M elsewhere · 98%
- 3 Padmaavat (2018) $60.5M $11.8M US & Canada · 20% $48.7M elsewhere · 80%
- 4 Simmba (2018) $51.3M $5.1M US & Canada · 10% $46.2M elsewhere · 90%
- 5 Thugs of Hindostan (2018) $39.6M $1.4M US & Canada · 4% $38.1M elsewhere · 96%
- 6 Baaghi 2 (2018) $33.1M $1.3M US & Canada · 4% $31.8M elsewhere · 96%
- 7 Race 3 (2018) $30M $1.7M US & Canada · 6% $28.3M elsewhere · 94%
- 8 Pad Man (2018) $29M $1.7M US & Canada · 6% $27.4M elsewhere · 94%
- 9 Badhaai Ho (2018) $26.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Hichki (2018) $26.1M $330.3K US & Canada · 1% $25.7M elsewhere · 99%
Gross bands
How Many 2018 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 61 films reached $100M. 43 films, 70% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $610.3M total.
91% 9%
- $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 18 films, 30% of the list $557M · 91% of the gross
- Under $10M 43 films, 70% of the list $53.3M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2018 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $120.4M from 5 films, led by Sanju (2018). April was the quietest month ($3.5M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Padmaavat (2018) $89.8M Padmaavat (2018)
- February Feb Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) $15.3M Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
- March Mar Baaghi 2 (2018) $64.4M Baaghi 2 (2018)
- April Apr Blackmail (2018) $3.5M Blackmail (2018)
- May May 102 Not Out (2018) $29.8M 102 Not Out (2018)
- June Jun Sanju (2018) $120.4M Sanju (2018)
- July Jul Dhadak (2018) $19.2M Dhadak (2018)
- August Aug Stree (2018) $39.1M Stree (2018)
- September Sep Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018) $9.1M Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
- October Oct Andhadhun (2018) $96M Andhadhun (2018)
- November Nov Thugs of Hindostan (2018) $39.9M Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
- December Dec Simmba (2018) $83.9M Simmba (2018)
Last 10 years
How Does 2018 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2018 earned the most: $610.3M from 61 films, led by Sanju (2018).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 37 films | 37 | $132.3M | – | 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 |
| 2017 52 films · −9% | 52 | $515.1M | −9% | Secret Superstar (2017) $130.8M |
| 2018 61 films · +18% | 61 | $610.3M | +18% | Sanju (2018) $76.7M |
By genre
Which Hindi Genres Earned the Most in 2018?
Drama took $418.9M across 37 films, 69% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($297.7M) and Action ($242.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2018 Hindi Box Office by Genre
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Drama $418.9M37 films · #1 Sanju (2018) -
Comedy $297.7M25 films · #1 Andhadhun (2018) -
Action $242.8M15 films · #1 Padmaavat (2018) -
Crime $172.5M9 films · #1 Andhadhun (2018) -
Thriller $159.8M17 films · #1 Andhadhun (2018) -
Romance $149.5M13 films · #1 Padmaavat (2018) -
Biography $105.7M2 films · #1 Sanju (2018) -
History $71.5M3 films · #1 Padmaavat (2018) -
Mystery $67.7M5 films · #1 Andhadhun (2018) -
Adventure $40.1M2 films · #1 Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
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 2018: 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 61 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in 2018?
Sanju (2018) leads with $76.7M worldwide, $7.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Andhadhun (2018) at $62.5M and Padmaavat (2018) at $60.5M.
How much did Hindi-language movies released in 2018 earn?
61 Hindi-language films released in 2018 report a worldwide gross, $610.3M in all, or $10M per film on average. 2017 releases took $515.1M.
How many Hindi-language movies released in 2018 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Sanju (2018), earned $76.7M.
How is the 2018 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 2018. 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 2018 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.