2018 has been an exceptionally great year for film fraternity. Where in the mega-budgeted and big star films like Sanju, Padmavat, Race 3 worked wonders on the box office, the small budgeted, content-centric films like Stree, Badhai Ho, Andhadhun etc. also had a good run. Here is a look at the highest grossers on the box office
Sanju
This biopic in Sanjay Dutt’s personal and professional life was very well received by the audience. Ranbir Kapoor’s exceptional performance as Sanjay Dutt has been the highlight of the film.
Director- Rajkumar Hirani
Cast- Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala
Budget: 100cr
Worldwide Gross: 585cr
Worldwide Share: 234cr
Domestic Nett: 340cr
Verdict: Double Blockbuster
Padmavat
This controversial work of cinema faced many issues before its release and finally saw the light of day in January 2018. The curiosity around the subject and mind-blowing performances, especially from Ranveer Singh got the cash registers ringing.
Director- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast- Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditi Rao Hydari
Budget: 190cr
Worldwide Gross: 560.8cr
Worldwide Share: 224.3cr
Domestic Nett: 292.6cr
Verdict: Blockbuster
Race 3
Despite the fact that the film failed to impress a large number of audience and the critics, the popularity of Salman Khan and the mega opening helped the film earn well at the box office. The movie was highly condemned for its lame screenplay and dialogues but yet had a decent run.
Director- Remo D’Souza
Cast- Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez
Budget: 150cr
Worldwide Gross: 302cr
Worldwide Share: 121cr
Domestic Nett: 166.1cr
Verdict: Big Flop
Baaghi 2
Made on a moderate budget, this action-packed thriller had a smooth flow on the box office.
Director- Ahmed Khan
Cast- Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee
Budget: 65cr
Worldwide Gross: 251.1cr
Worldwide Share: 100.4cr
Domestic Nett: 160.7cr
Verdict: Blockbuster
Raazi
This performance backed film got rave reviews from both the critics and the audience. Riding on a woman based subject and key role, this Ali Bhatt starrer turned out to be a surprise hit of the year.
Director- Meghna Gulzar
Cast- Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor
Budget: 30cr
Worldwide Gross: 193cr
Worldwide Share: 77.2cr
Domestic Nett: 121.1cr
Verdict: Triple Blockbuster
Stree
This comic-horror genre went down really well with people. With certain chills and thrills, the comic timing of actors was hugely appreciated by the audience and gave the movie a decent run at the box office.
Director- Amar Kaushik
Cast- Rajkumar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Panjak Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana
Budget: 20cr
Worldwide Gross: 186cr
Worldwide Share: 74.4cr
Domestic Nett: 127.5cr
Verdict: Quadruple Blockbuster
Gold
A sports-based drama based on the journey of a man who played an important role in making India win its first Olympic gold medal as a free country, this movie did average business at the box office. But it did recover the cost well and hence is one of the highest grosser.
Director- Reema Kagti
Cast- Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor, Amit Sadh
Budget: 85cr
Worldwide Gross: 150cr
Worldwide Share: 60.1cr
Domestic Nett: 105cr
Verdict: Average
Raid
With a stellar performance by Ajay Devgn and Saurabh Shukla, this drama revolving around an income tax raid garnered good reviews from the critics and appealed to the mass audience as well, making it a hit.
Director- Raj Kumar Gupta
Cast- Ajay Devgn, Saurabh Shukla, Ileana D’cruz, Amit Sial
Budget: 35cr
Worldwide Gross: 149cr
Worldwide Share: 59.4cr
Domestic Nett: 100cr
Verdict: Hit
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Made on a very low budget of mere 15 crores, this movie has been one of the biggest surprise hit of the year. Slapstick comedy based on bromance and romance, the movie saw extreme popularity with the younger generation.
Director- Luv Ranjan
Cast- Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, Sunny Singh, Alok Nath
Budget: 15cr
Worldwide Gross: 148.5cr
Worldwide Share: 59.4cr
Domestic Nett: 101.6cr
Verdict: Double Blockbuster
Badhaai Ho
A strong subject oriented film that showcases the hypocrisy of our society; this movie is still going strong in the theatres.
Director- Amit Ravindernath Sharma
Cast- Ayushmann Khurana, Sanya Malhotra, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao
Budget: 30cr
Worldwide Gross: 141.1cr (still running)
Worldwide Share: 56.5cr (still running)
Domestic Nett: 84.6cr (still running)
Verdict: Pending .!
