Bollywood is known for its glitz and glamour, and every year, there are some movies that manage to captivate the audiences and become big box office hits, while others fail to make a mark and end up as flops. Here’s a look at Bollywood’s biggest box office hits and flops of the year:
Biggest Box Office Hits:
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – A Telugu film that was dubbed in Hindi, this epic action film broke records and became the highest grossing Indian film of all time.
- Dangal (2016) – A biographical sports drama film that tells the story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, who go on to become wrestling champions.
- PK (2014) – A satirical comedy-drama film that explores the themes of religion and spirituality, starring Aamir Khan.
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) – A heartwarming drama film that follows a man’s journey to reunite a lost Pakistani girl with her family.
- Sultan (2016) – A sports drama film that tells the story of a wrestler’s comeback after a personal and professional setback, starring Salman Khan.
Biggest Box Office Flops:
- Bombay Velvet (2015) – A crime drama film that failed to impress the audiences despite its star cast and high production values.
- Thugs of Hindostan (2018) – An action-adventure film that failed to live up to the expectations and was panned by the critics and audiences alike.
- Zero (2018) – A romantic drama film that starred Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, but failed to make a mark at the box office.
- Fitoor (2016) – A romantic drama film that failed to connect with the audiences despite its star cast and stunning visuals.
- Raabta (2017) – A romantic thriller film that failed to impress the audiences and critics, and was a commercial failure.
Overall, the success of a Bollywood movie at the box office depends on a variety of factors, including star power, marketing, storyline, and audience preferences. While some movies manage to create magic and become blockbusters, others fail to strike a chord and end up as box office disasters.
