Box Office Triumphs Across South Indian Industries
While the Kannada film industry faced challenges, the other three South Indian industries—Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam—thrived at the box office, producing some of the highest profits this year.
Most Profitable Regional Films
In terms of profitability, the lowest-ranked ‘most-profitable’ regional film is the Kannada film Bheema, which earned an impressive 171.25% profit. In the Telugu sector, HanuMan, starring Teja Sajja, emerged as the most profitable film, yielding a 235% profit. It will be intriguing to see if the anticipated Pushpa 2, with a budget of 500 crore, can claim the top spot.In Tamil cinema, the standout film is Lubber Pandhu, which registered a staggering 652% profit. This sports drama, featuring Harish Kalyan, resonated well with audiences and was made on a budget of just 3 crore.The Malayalam film industry shone brightly as well, with Premalu leading the pack, generating an impressive 754.5% profit from a 9 crore budget.
The Hindi Film Landscape
In Bollywood, Stree 2 emerged as the most profitable Hindi film of the year, achieving a remarkable 945.83% profit from a 60 crore budget. Interestingly, Stree 2 is not only the most profitable Hindi film but also stands as the most profitable Indian film of 2024. Out of the top 10 most profitable Indian films this year, only two are from Bollywood, while the other eight hail from South Indian cinema.
Top 10 Most Profitable Indian Films of 2024
- Stree 2: 945.83% | Hindi
- Premalu: 754.5% | Malayalam
- Lubber Pandhu: 652% | Tamil
- Manjummel Boys: 610% | Malayalam
- Kishkindha Kaandam: 493.5% | Malayalam
- Vaazhai: 482.5% | Tamil
- Vaazha: 369.2% | Malayalam
- Pushpa 2 Hindi: 299.10% | (Originally Telugu)
- Munjya: 260% | Hindi
- Maharaja: 256.5% | Tamil
Note: Box office figures are based on estimates and various sources and have not been independently verified.As the film industry continues to evolve, 2024 has undeniably showcased the dynamic landscape of Indian cinema, with South Indian films leading the charge.
