2024 has been an absolute rollercoaster for Indian cinema, with films breaking records, shocking us with epic returns on investments, and delivering massive entertainment to fans across the country.
With blockbusters of every genre, the Indian box office has been buzzing non-stop, but a few films have really stood out as the most profitable of the year.
So, let’s break down the Most Profitable Indian Films Of 2024 which crushed it in 2024.
Most Profitable Indian Films Of 2024:
1. Stree 2 – The Horror Comedy Juggernaut!
- Cost: ₹60 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹586.00 Cr
- ROI: ₹526.00 Cr
- ROI %: 876.66%
- Verdict: Super-Duper Hit
“Stree 2” didn’t just return to scare audiences; it scared its competition away too! With a tiny ₹60 Cr budget, this horror-comedy raked in an insane ₹586 Cr worldwide!
Now, Stree 2 is highest grossing Hindi movie of all time surpassing Jawan’s Hindi collections!
The Return on Investment (ROI) of a whopping 876.66% makes it 2024’s ultimate box office king. Move over, supernatural forces, the real magic here is those crazy box office numbers!
2. Munjya – The Underdog That Overdelivered
- Cost: ₹30 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹108.00 Cr
- ROI: ₹78.00 Cr
- ROI %: 260%
- Verdict: Super-Duper Hit
“Munjya” might not have had the grand scale of some big-budget movies, but it packed a punch where it mattered most—profits.
This horror comedy with a ₹30 Cr budget quietly collected ₹108 Cr at the box office, giving its investors a fat 260% ROI!
It’s a Super-Duper Hit that proves good storytelling never goes out of style.
3. HanuMan (Hindi) – The Indie Hero With Big Profits
- Cost: ₹17 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹58 Cr
- ROI: ₹41 Cr
- ROI %: 241.17%
- Verdict: Super-Hit
“HanuMan” came in with a smaller budget, but don’t let that fool you! Made for just ₹17 Cr, this Hindi-language hit ended up pulling in ₹58 Cr at the box office.
That’s a tidy profit of ₹41 Cr and a jaw-dropping ROI of 241.17%.
It’s clear that audiences loved the rooted superhero charm that “HanuMan” brought to the table!
4. Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) – Sci-Fi Magic Meets Box Office Success
- Cost: ₹115 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹295.00 Cr
- ROI: ₹177.26 Cr
- ROI %: 156.52%
- Verdict: Super-Hit
“Kalki 2898 AD” promised a futuristic spectacle, and it totally delivered, becoming a certified Super-Hit!
With its epic ₹115 Cr budget, it earned ₹295 Cr, pulling in ₹177.26 Cr in pure profits. Its 156.52% ROI shows that sci-fi still has a strong market in Indian cinema.
This one’s not just a movie, it’s a visual treat—and a profitable one at that!
5. Shaitaan – The Thriller That Kept Everyone On Edge
- Cost: ₹65 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹151.00 Cr
- ROI: ₹86.00 Cr
- ROI %: 132.30%
- Verdict: Hit
When it comes to gritty thrillers, “Shaitaan” ruled the roost in 2024.
Made on a solid ₹65 Cr budget, the film earned ₹151 Cr, with a profit of ₹86 Cr and an impressive ROI of 132.30%.
It’s a solid Hit that kept audiences on the edge of their seats—and investors smiling all the way to the bank.
6. Article 370 – Making Its Mark at the Box Office
- Cost: ₹40 Cr
- Lifetime Earnings: ₹84.00 Cr
- ROI: ₹44.00 Cr
- ROI %: 110%
- Verdict: Hit
“Article 370” came in as a politically charged film that grabbed audience attention.
Made on a modest budget of ₹40 Cr, it managed to more than double its earnings, collecting ₹84 Cr worldwide.
With a tidy profit of ₹44 Cr and an ROI of 110%, this film quietly proved that there’s always room for impactful storytelling at the box office.
2024 has given us a mix of thrillers, sci-fi epics, and underdog hits, but one thing’s clear—audiences are ready to embrace all kinds of stories.
Whether it’s supernatural or horror comedy or intense thrillers, these films have proven that creativity, combined with smart budgets, can lead to massive box office success.
Keep your eyes peeled, because these movies are sure to go down in Bollywood’s hall of fame!
Lead Image: Jio Studios, Maddock Films, The Indian Express
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