Indian cinema soared to new heights in 2024, delivering record-breaking blockbusters across multiple languages and industries. From gripping Telugu epics to thrilling Bollywood spectacles and groundbreaking Tamil dramas, these films redefined success at the box office. Let’s look at last year’s biggest hits and explore the diverse narratives that captivated audiences. 2024’s Top 10 Highest-earning Indian Movies  . Pushpa 2: The Rule | Telugu | Rs. 1,719.5 crore The action-packed drama helmed by Sukumar shattered records with its unparalleled earnings in India and beyond. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, this cinematic spectacle marked a milestone as the first Hindi-dubbed release to cross Rs. 100 crore in its third week. This achievement is equivalent to BDT 141.4 crore (Rs 1 = BDT 1.41).  Produced under the banners of Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the film's staggering budget of Rs. 400 to 500 crore (BDT 565.6 crore to 707 crore) paid off as it became the second most successful production in Indian cinema. Released on December 5, 2024, it clinched the title of the highest-ever day-one collection while amassing over Rs. 1,163 crore (BDT 1644 crore) domestically and Rs. 556 crore (BDT 786 crore) internationally. Read more: Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2024: Global Blockbusters That Shaped Cinema Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu | Rs. 1,042-1,200 crore Blending mythological grandeur with futuristic elements, Nag Ashwin's epic achieved remarkable success as the biggest opener of 2024. With a stellar cast featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, this Vyjayanthi Movies production pushed boundaries with its Rs. 600 crore (BDT 848.4 crore) budget. Distributed by leading names like Annapurna Studios and AA Films, the film redefined cinematic scale. Its domestic earnings soared past Rs. 767 crore (BDT 1,084.5 crore), while its international appeal brought in Rs. 275 crore (BDT 388.8 crore). Released on June 27, 2024, it also ranked among the top three Indian movies for first-day grosses. Stree 2 | Hindi | Rs. 874.58 crore The comedy-horror gem, crafted under Amar Kaushik’s vision, achieved unparalleled success with a release on August 15, 2024, through PVR Inox Pictures and Pen Marudhar. Backed by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, it outperformed expectations with a modest budget of Rs. 50-120 crore (BDT 70.7 to 169.7 crore). Its domestic triumph, exceeding Rs. 739.40 crore (BDT 1,045.5 crore), was complemented by Rs. 134.30 crore (BDT 189.9 crore) from international markets. Read more: Popular Characters of Squid Game Season 2: Who's Your Favourite? Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao headlined this blockbuster, which redefined Hindi cinema’s box office records for the year. The Greatest of All Time | Tamil | Rs. 440-457.12 crore Vijay's riveting action thriller, presented by AGS Entertainment, dominated the Tamil box office following its debut on September 5, 2024. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the production leveraged a budget of Rs. 380-400 crore (BDT 537 to 565.6 crore) to deliver Rs. 298 crore (BDT 421.4 crore) domestically and Rs. 158 crore (BDT 223 crore) internationally. Credit for these worldwide distributions goes to Romeo Pictures, Sree Gokulam Movies, Mythri Movie Makers, Zee Studios, Ahimsa Entertainment, Hamsini Entertainment, and Hamsini Entertainment. Read more: January 2025 K-drama Lineup: 10 Must-watch Premieres Devara: Part 1 | Telugu | Rs. 403.83-521 crore The gripping action drama, led by N. T. Rama Rao Jr., made its mark as the third highest-grossing Telugu film of the year, following Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD. Released on September 27, 2024, it showcased Koratala Siva's directorial finesse, backed by Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts with a significant budget of Rs. 200-300 crore (BDT 282.8 to 424.2 crore). With Rs. 208 crore (BDT 294 crore) earned domestically and an additional Rs. 200 crore (BDT 282.8 crore) internationally, its widespread appeal was undeniable. The movie boasts global distributions by Dharma Productions, AA Films, Sithara Entertainments, KVN Productions, SS Karthikeya, Prathyangira Cinemas, Hamsini Entertainment, Sri Lakshmi Movies, and Wayfarer Films.

Bollywood is set to captivate audiences once again in November 2024 with an exciting lineup of films across romance, comedy, horror, thriller, and action genres. Featuring star-studded casts and gripping stories, these highly anticipated releases are sure to thrill Hindi movie lovers both in India and worldwide. Let’s explore the top 10 must-watch Bollywood movies hitting theaters this month! 10 Most-hyped Bollywood Films Releasing This November . Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | Comedy Horror | November 1, 2024 Under the direction of Anees Bazmee, this movie serves as the third installment of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. Bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Murad Khetani, the horror movie showcases the writing prowess of Aakash Kaushik. Kartik Aaryan returns to reprise his fan-favorite role from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Vidya Balan and Rajpal Yadav step back into their iconic characters, Manjulika and Chhota Pandit, respectively. Triptii Dimri and Madhuri Dixit join the ensemble, along with seasoned actors Rajesh Sharma, Vijay Raaz, Ashwini Kalsekar, Manish Wadhwa, and Sanjay Mishra. In the latest chapter, Rooh Baba finds himself in a haunted mansion in Kolkata, facing off against two vengeful spirits, each insisting they are the real Manjulika. Read more: October 2024 Bollywood Release Lineup: Top 10 Hindi Movies to Watch Singham Again | Action Drama | November 1, 2024 Besides directing, Rohit Shetty debuts as a writer with this action film, marking a direct sequel to Singham Returns (2014) and the fifth installment in his Cop Universe. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh, and Dayanand Shetty return to reprise their iconic roles, reuniting with the rest of the original cast. Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, and Shweta Tiwari round out the cast. Adding to the excitement, Salman Khan makes a special cameo appearance as his beloved character Chulbul Pandey. This time, Bajirao Singham embarks on a gripping quest, unraveling clues hidden within the Ramayana to rescue his wife, Avni, who has been abducted by the ruthless terrorist Danger Lanka. The film makes its way to theaters courtesy of producers Rohit Shetty Picturez, Devgn Films, Reliance Entertainment, and Jio Studios. Read more: Netflix English Originals Coming in October 2024: 10 Most-hyped Releases Vijay 69 | Sports Comedy | November 8, 2024 Starring Anupam Kher in the titular role, this slice-of-life narrative boasts Akshay Roy as the director and writer. The comedy movie cast also includes Chunky Pandey, Guddi Maruti, Mihir Ahuja, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kunal Vijaykar, Sulagna Panigrahi, Ravish Desai, Dharmendra Gohil, Ketika Sharma, Pawan Chopra, and Adrija Sinha. ‘Vijay 69’ presents an uplifting tale of a 69-year-old man defying societal norms as he embarks on an inspiring journey to train for a triathlon. Produced by Maneesh Sharma under the banner of Yash Raj Films Entertainment, the sports drama goes for streaming on Netflix. Read more: Akshay, Karan Johar’s film on C Sankaran Nair to release in March The Sabarmati Report | Drama Thriller | November 15, 2024 Based on a real-life event, this thriller was initially directed by Ranjan Chandel before being taken over by the film’s dialogue writer, Dheeraj Sarna. The story centers around a fateful morning in Gujarat, where a tragic incident takes place aboard the Sabarmati Express. It highlights the chaos that erupted near Godhra station on February 27, 2002. Arjun Bhandegaonkar and Avinash Singh Tomar jointly contributed to the screenplay of the story by Aseem Arora. The thriller movie features Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra in the lead roles. The production credit goes to Ekta Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, Anshul Mohan, and Shobha Kapoor. Read more: Govt announces committees to facilitate film grants for FY 2024-25 Match Fixing | Political Thriller | November 15, 2024 Produced by Pallavi Gurjar under Artarena Creations, this political movie thrives with Kedaar Prabhakar Gaekwad as its director. With a script penned by Anuj S. Mehta, the thriller film delves into a provocative political landscape inspired by ‘The Game Behind Saffron Terror’ a controversial book by Kanwar Khatana. The narrative uncovers the murky depths of political conspiracies, examining the alleged collusion between intelligence agencies from India and Pakistan. Vineet Kumar Singh, Manoj Joshi, and Anuja Sathe take on the pivotal roles in the movie. Read more: 'Boli' to represent Bangladesh at the 97th Oscars