The Indian film industry is one of the most successful and profitable in the world. With a variety of genres, from action to romance, Indian films have become a global phenomenon. But which movie has made the most money?
The answer is RRR, a Telugu language movie directed by S. S. Rajamouli. Released in 2021, the movie was a huge success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. The movie follows two freedom fighters who are fighting for the independence of India from the British Raj. The movie stars some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, including Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Olivia Morris.
The movie grossed over ₹500 crore (US$70 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Indian movie of all time. It was also the first Indian movie to gross over ₹100 crore (US$14 million) in its opening weekend.
Following RRR is 2.0, a Tamil language movie directed by S. Shankar. Released in 2018, the movie stars Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, and Amy Jackson. The movie was a huge success, grossing over ₹400 crore (US$56 million) worldwide.
The third highest-grossing Indian movie is Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, a Hindi language movie directed by Ayan Mukerji. Released in 2021, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy. The movie grossed over ₹350 crore (US$49 million) worldwide.
The fourth highest-grossing Indian movie is Saaho, a Telugu-Hindi language movie directed by Sujeeth. Released in 2019, the movie stars Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, and Neil Nitin Mukesh. The movie grossed over ₹340 crore (US$47 million) worldwide.
These four movies are the highest-grossing Indian movies of all time. There are many other successful Indian movies, such as Baahubali: The Beginning, PK, and Dangal, that have made a significant amount of money. With the success of these movies, the Indian film industry continues to grow and expand.