As the curtains fall on 2023, the Hindi Film Industry can proudly claim it to be a year of resounding success and unexpected comebacks. Amidst speculations of cinemaโs decline, the audience turnout throughout the year proved otherwise, making 2023 a historic revenue generator for Bollywood. Letโs check the Bollywood Box Office In 2023 in this elaborative article!
From record-breaking tentpole action films to surprises across various genres, the industry showcased its resilience and diversity, bringing in a total collection of Rs 4418 crore with 54 releases.
Bollywood Box Office In 2023:
Pathaanโs Triumph and the Ripple Effect:
The year kicked off with Siddharth Anandโs directorial venture, โPathaan,โ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham.
The film not only shattered all box office records but also silenced critics, marking the triumphant return of both Shah Rukh Khan and the Hindi Film Industry. With a staggering lifetime collection of Rs 515 crore, โPathaanโ secured its place as the #1 film of all time in the Hindi language.
However, the euphoria following โPathaanโ was met with a brief lull at the box office. Films like โShehzada,โ โSelfiee,โ and โBholaaโ struggled, and even Salman Khanโs Eid release, โKisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,โ failed to make a mark both in terms of revenue and content.
The industry found some relief with moderate successes like โTu Jhoothi Main Makkaarโ and โMrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,โ offering a mix of rom-com and female-led drama.
Summer Surprises and Below-Average Grossers:
The release of โThe Kerala Storyโ injected excitement into the summer season, emerging as a surprise blockbuster with a collection of Rs 215 crore. The period also witnessed films like โIB 71โ and โ1920,โ surpassing expectations with grosses of Rs 22 crore and Rs 12 crore, respectively.
June brought a change of tide with Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khanโs โZara Hatke Zara Bachke,โ a sleeper hit earning Rs 85 crore. โAdipurush,โ despite a promising opening of Rs 32 crore, settled at Rs 127 crore.
The Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani starrer, โSatyaprem Ki Katha,โ found success with a lifetime box office of Rs 75 crore.
โRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,โ directed by Karan Johar and featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was another hit, amassing a lifetime collection of Rs 145 crore. However, the industry was gearing up for a massive Independence Day release โ Sunny Deolโs โGadar 2.โ
Blockbuster Comebacks: Gadar 2, OMG 2, and Jawan:
Sunny Deolโs โGadar 2โ shattered records, becoming the #1 film of all time and surpassing the achievements of โPathaan.โ
Akshay Kumar also made a strong comeback with โOMG 2,โ a social dramedy earning a lifetime collection of Rs 146 crore. Ayushmann Khurranaโs โDream Girl 2โ joined the success party by hitting Rs.100 crores at the box office.
September marked the triumphant return of Shah Rukh Khan with โJawan,โ directed by Atlee. The action-packed film went on a rampage, setting a new record with a lifetime collection of Rs 560 crore, making 2023 the year of SRK. This remarkable achievement made SRK the only actor, apart from Raj Kapoor, to deliver back-to-back all-time grossers in a single calendar year.
Salman Khanโs โTigerโ was released in November, becoming a hit with a lifetime box office of Rs 261 crore. December witnessed the release of two significant films โ Ranbir Kapoorโs โAnimalโ and Vicky Kaushalโs biopic, โSam Bahadur.โ
While โAnimalโ is expected to close with a collection of Rs 495 crore, โSam Bahadurโ earned Rs 95 crore, receiving love and appreciation from the audience.
Shah Rukh Khanโs year it was continued with another release in December, collaborating with the esteemed director Rajkumar Hirani. While the film is set to finish around Rs 210 crore, slightly lower than expected, it remains in a positive space, awaiting the final verdict.
Dubbed Releases and the Year of Genre Diversity:
Several dubbed releases contributed to the box office success in 2023. โSalaarโ led the way with a decent lifetime total of Rs 150 crore, followed by Thalapathy Vijayโs โLeo,โ hitting Rs 29 crore in Hindi, the biggest dubbed film from Tamil Cinema since โ2.0.โ Mani Ratnamโs โPS 2โ earned Rs 18 crore, while โVairsuโ contributed Rs 10 crore at the start of the year.
However, not all releases fared well, with films like โGhost,โ โTiger Nageshwar Rao,โ โThunivu,โ โMark Anthony,โ โKing of Kotha,โ โBhagwant Kesari,โ โAgent,โ and โSpyโ sinking without a trace. โLeoโ and โJailerโ faced challenges due to an OTT window, impacting their box office numbers.
A Glorious Year with Room for Improvement:
In summary, 2023 has been a stellar year for the Hindi Film Industry, marked by blockbuster action films dominating the charts. However, the industryโs success wasnโt limited to one genre, with romantic comedies, dramas, social dramedies, capers, and biopics all contributing to the overall revival.
Yet, the year was not without its challenges, as some malpractices, including corporate bookings and self-buyings, raised concerns. Looking ahead to 2024, the industry needs to prioritize organic growth and authenticity, letting the content speak for itself.
The audienceโs verdict should be embraced rather than attempting to manipulate perceptions. The buzzword for 2024 should be โStop Corporate, Go Organic, and Save The Hindi Film Industry.โ Note: All the collections are based on the report of Pinkvilla.
In conclusion, 2023 will be remembered as a year of comebacks, surprises, and record-breaking achievements, setting the stage for a promising future for Bollywood.
Lead Image: T-Series, RCE, Dharma Productions, ZEE Studios, Variety
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