Amidst sustained popularity, Bollywood movies keep engaging in fierce competition to secure their spot in the coveted 100-crore club. On a parallel track, the impact of pan-Indian movies is not limited to the box office. Especially, the influence of South Indian movies transcends boundaries, taking a leading position in mainstream Indian cinema. Let's delve into the top-grossing Indian movies of 2023, discovering a captivating blend of diverse regional narratives. Top 10 Highest-earning Indian Films Dominating Box-office in 2023 Jawan | Hindi | Rs. 1,148.32 Crore Directed and co-written by debutant filmmaker Atlee, the action thriller "Jawan" had a production budget of Rs. 300 crores, which is more than BDT 397 crores at a rate of Rs. 1 = BDT 1.32. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, the film hit theaters on September 7, 2023, grossing an impressive Rs. 1,148.32 crore (exceeding BDT 1520 crore). Produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma under Red Chillies Entertainment, it emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023. As of November 10, 2023, "Jawan" has earned over Rs. 761.98 crore (BDT 1008.79 crore) in local markets and Rs. 386.34 crore (BDT 511.48 crore) overseas, securing its place as the second-highest-grossing Hindi film in history, trailing only “Dangal” (2016). Read more: Is Shah Rukh Khan Starring in Dhoom 4? Pathaan | Hindi | Rs. 1,050.30 Crore Co-written and directed by Siddharth Anand, this Yash Raj Films production had an estimated production expenditure plan of Rs. 240 crore (BDT 317.74 crore). The action thriller, featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the title role, was released in India on January 25, 2023. "Pathaan" grossed Rs. 1,050.30 crores (above BDT 1390.50 crore) worldwide, initially claiming the title of the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 (before being surpassed by "Jawan") and securing the position of third-highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. To date April 6, 2023, the film has grossed Rs. 654.28 crore (BDT 866.21 crore) in India and Rs. 396.02 crore (more than BDT 524.29 crore) overseas. Read more: The year in films: A ‘cinematic’ 2023 for the industry Animal | Hindi | Rs. 888.17 Crore Directed, edited, and co-written by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the theatrical release of "Animal" took place on December 1, 2023. With a budget of Rs. 100 crores (surpassing BDT 132.39 crore), the film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Murad Khetani, starred Ranbir Kapoor. Surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of "Sanju" (2018), "Animal" grossed Rs. 888 crore (exceeding BDT 1175.63 crore) globally, establishing itself as the highest-grossing film of Ranbir Kapoor's career. As of December 28, 2023, the film raked in over Rs. 646.83 crore (BDT 856.35 crore) in India and Rs. 241.34 crore (above BDT 319.51 crore) in overseas markets. It holds the third spot among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023 and stands as the highest-grossing A-rated Indian film of all time. Read more: January 2024's Top 10 Hollywood Films: A Cinematic Feast for Movie Lovers Gadar 2 | Hindi | Rs. 691.08 Crore Helmed and produced by Anil Sharma, this period action drama stormed into success, earning a whopping Rs. 691.08 crore (BDT 914.93 crore) worldwide. Released on August 11, 2023, as a sequel to Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), the film features Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles. With a production cost of Rs. 60 Crore (more than BDT 79.43 crore), Gadar 2 emerged as a commercial triumph, grossing Rs. 625.54 Crore (BDT 828.16 crore) domestically and an additional Rs. 65.54 crore (BDT 86.77 crore) overseas as of September 14, 2023. Leo | Tamil | Rs. 620 Crore Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Seven Screen Studio, "Leo" features Vijay in the titular role. With an expenditure plan of Rs. 275 crore (BDT 364.08 crore), the Tamil action film was released on October 19, 2023. Read more: January 2024 Amazon Prime Video Line-up: Must-See Shows and Movies Earning a global total of Rs. 620 crore (BDT 820.83 crore), "Leo" became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023, both domestically and overseas. Of its total earnings, Rs. 230 crore (BDT 304.5 crore) came from Tamil Nadu, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels that he should do more age-centric roles now that he is 58 years old. “I am 58 now, and I feel that I should take age-centric roles. And if I get an opportunity in a film, of course, 100 percent. Jawan was too commercial. I won't call it caricature, but it is an over-the-top old person. But in this film, It's very real. It is very real in Dunki,” he said, reports NDTV. Read more: Valentine's Day Treat: Pori Moni and ABM Sumon's 'Booking' Love Affair "I would say I have been age honest for the first time in Dunki. It's more close to my age," he said. “In Dunki, there's a lot of reality. And within Dunki, there's a small thing – it's a promise, a vow, of a soldier. So, it's a journey; that, I think, is the intriguing quality of this film. The journey spans across time, so it's like a saga,” added the actor. “Dunki” is about a group of friends who want to travel overseas. The movie earned Rs 49.7 crore in India in only two days, said the report. Apart from Shah Rukh, the film also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani. Read more: Jan 2024 Lineup of Netflix Originals: List of English Movies, TV Shows

‘Dunki’, one of the much-anticipated Bollywood films in 2023 starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, finally hit 46 local theatres and cinemas across the country on Friday, a day after its international release on Thursday. The Rajkumar Hirani-directed film received its uncut censor certificate from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board on Thursday night. Immediately after its release, Joy Cinemas in Keraniganj, Dhaka screened its first show in Bangladesh at 9pm. Dhallywood superstar Shabnoor to make comeback with Chayanika Chowdhury's new film Even though Shah Rukh Khan fans eagerly anticipated that the film would be released across all theatres on the same date aligned with its international release, they immediately rushed to the theatres on Friday. Nonetheless, the cinema halls on Friday were festive as the moviegoers rushed to enjoy the last big Bollywood release of this year on big screens. So far, the film is receiving positive reactions globally. ‘Wonka’ review: Powered by the charisma of Timothée Chalamet Action Cut Entertainment, which has previously brought SRK-starrer blockbuster films ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ to Bangladesh, is also the distributor of ‘Dunki’ in the country. Notably. ‘Jawan’ made history as it was released in Bangladesh on the same day of its global release. ‘Dunki’ is directed and edited by Rajkumar Hirani, also the co-screenplay writer of the film who is best known for delivering social messages by highlighting significant issues in his films including ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘PK’ and ‘Sanju’. ‘I'm on medication’: Karan Johar The much-anticipated film from the SRK-Hirani duo, ‘Dunky’ is based on the eponymous illegal immigration strategy which is popular among many immigrant aspirants across India. The movie also features Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani as other lead characters, produced under the brands of Red Chillies Entertainment, Jio Studios, and Rajkumar Hirani Films.