2023 Roundup: From Jawan to Animal, a Glance at Bollywood’s Biggest Hits

2023 has been a remarkable year for the Indian film industry, particularly for Bollywood. Several big-budget movies delivered stunning box office performances, captivating audiences nationwide and worldwide. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year:

1. Animal (Sandeep Reddy Vanga): Ranbir Kapoor delivers a powerful performance in this high-octane action drama exploring family dynamics and loyalty. Released in December, Animal has swiftly crossed the 700 crore mark.
2. Pathaan (Siddharth Anand): Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated comeback after a four-year hiatus proved to be a roaring success. Pathaan, a spy thriller co-starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, became the first Bollywood film of 2023 to surpass the 1,000 crore mark.
3. Gadar 2 (Anil Sharma): This long-awaited sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar, featuring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, resonated with audiences with its emotional story of family and legacy. Gadar 2 crossed the 600 crore mark, reaffirming the original’s enduring popularity.
4. Tiger 3 (Maneesh Sharma): Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif reprise their iconic roles in the third installment of the Ek Tha Tiger franchise. Tiger 3’s action-packed narrative and familiar chemistry propelled the film to a worldwide gross of over 450 crore.
5. The Kerala Story (Rahul Pazhuvoor): This drama, tackling the sensitive topic of religious extremism, sparked conversation and critical acclaim. Despite its limited release, The Kerala Story garnered Rs. 300 crore worldwide.
6. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (Karan Johar): Karan Johar returned to rom-coms with this vibrant film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The classic Bollywood elements – family drama, catchy music, and grand visuals – contributed to the film’s Rs. 350 crore plus global collection.
7. Jawan (Atlee): Shah Rukh Khan doubled his box office dominance with Jawan, another action-packed entertainment with a social message about the importance of voting. Jawan earned a significant position among the year’s highest-grossing films.