The ₹1000 crore club represents the pinnacle of box office success in Indian cinema. This exclusive list showcases how large-scale films now earn staggering amounts both domestically and internationally. These movies have transcended regional boundaries to become global phenomena. Remarkably, only nine Indian films have achieved this monumental feat so far.
Kalki 2898 AD Blends Mythology and Sci-Fi
Released in 2024, Kalki 2898 AD successfully merged mythology with science fiction. The film collected ₹767 crore in gross earnings within India and an additional ₹275 crore from overseas markets. Its worldwide total reached ₹1,042 crore, with net collections in India standing at ₹646 crore.
Shah Rukh Khan Revives Hindi Cinema
Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan breathed new life into the Hindi box office in 2023. It emerged after a prolonged post-pandemic slump. The movie earned ₹658 crore in gross collections across India and ₹398 crore overseas. Worldwide, Pathaan amassed ₹1,055 crore, while its India net collections totaled ₹543 crore.
SRK delivered another blockbuster that same year with Jawan. This film demonstrated exceptional strength in international markets. Jawan collected ₹760 crore in gross earnings within India and ₹400 crore overseas. Its worldwide total climbed to ₹1,160 crore, with India net collections reaching ₹640 crore.
KGF Chapter 2 Dominates Mass Circuits
Released in 2022, KGF Chapter 2 remains the only Kannada film on this prestigious list. It dominated mass circuits across the country. The movie earned a staggering ₹1,001 crore in gross collections within India and ₹214 crore overseas. Worldwide earnings hit ₹1,215 crore, with India net collections standing at ₹860 crore.
RRR and Dhurandhar Make Their Mark
SS Rajamouli's RRR, also from 2022, collected ₹916 crore in gross earnings across India and ₹314 crore overseas. Its worldwide earnings reached ₹1,230 crore, with India net collections at ₹782 crore.
Dhurandhar, the latest entry from 2025, pushed RRR down to enter the Top 5. Aditya Dhar's film delivered a powerful theatrical run with ₹973 crore in gross collections within India and ₹290 crore overseas. Worldwide box office collections touched ₹1,263 crore, while India net collections reached ₹811 crore, the highest for any Hindi film to date.
Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 Shows Hindi-Belt Strength
Released in 2024, Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 demonstrated immense strength in the Hindi belt. It earned ₹1,471 crore in gross collections across India and ₹271 crore overseas. Worldwide earnings soared to ₹1,742 crore, with India net collections standing at ₹1,234 crore.
Baahubali 2 and Dangal Set Records
Rajamouli's second entry to the list, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion from 2017, redefined domestic box office records. It collected ₹1,417 crore in gross earnings within India and ₹371 crore overseas. The worldwide box office total for the Telugu original reached ₹1,788 crore, with a staggering ₹1,030 crore in India net collections.
Aamir Khan's Dangal from 2016 remains the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, largely thanks to its phenomenal performance in China. It earned ₹535 crore in gross collections across India and a massive ₹1,535 crore overseas, with China alone contributing ₹1,300 crore. Its worldwide total stands at ₹2,070 crore, while India net collections were ₹387 crore.
Action Movies Led by Male Saviours Dominate
Big box office numbers in India still heavily rely on action-driven male stars who portray larger-than-life heroes. Violence is often framed as justice in these narratives. Masculinity is sold as a symbol of strength and sacrifice. This formula travels well across languages and international borders, prompting producers to continue backing it.
This trend shows no signs of ending soon. Among the 14 big-budget Indian movies listed for 2026, at least 10 are action-oriented projects led by male 'saviours'. These include multi-starrer Border 2, Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, and SRK's King. Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, Thalapathy Vijay's final movie Jana Nayagan, and Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan fall into the same category.
Jr NTR will appear in Dragon, Sanjay Dutt in The Good Maharaja, and Dhurandhar 2 returns in a couple of months. The dominance of action-packed narratives featuring male leads continues to shape the landscape of Indian blockbuster cinema.
