Biggest Bollywood Hits of 2013 (Expected)

Article by film critic and trade analyst Joginder Tuteja

2013 has just begun and bets are already being placed. In fact this is one of those rare years (just like it was in 2012) when every superstar in the Top 10 has a release to his name. With several competent directors, who know how to balance content with commercial ingredients, bringing their products as well, 2013 should see a handful of films entering the 200 crore club.

1. Dhoom 3Dhoom 3

‘Dhoom 3’ should be lavish dessert waiting to be savoured in Christmas 2013. Frankly, if ever there was a popcorn outing that made the audience want for more, it has to be the ‘Dhoom’ franchise. With Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif joining the show along with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, this high adrenaline thrilling outing is expected to set new records and is already being pegged as a definite contestant for the 200 crore club.

 

2. Krrish 3Krrish 3

Years in the making and expected to be nothing less than a blockbuster outing for the ‘baap-beta jodi’ of Roshans, ‘Krrish 3’ carries only one burden and that is that of expectations. However, now that Roshans have declared a Diwali arrival, the countdown has begun. One waits to see the kind of technological advancements that this Hrithik Roshan starrer has made with Rakesh Roshan ensuring some high quotient dramatic offering. This one has in it to be really huge all over and 200 crores is on the cards.

 

3. Chennai ExpressChennai Express

The film is expected to be a biggie that should help Shahrukh Khan make his way into the masses, and that too in a very big manner. Considering the fact that it is none less than Rohit Shetty who is at the helm of affairs, there is no reason why it should not be possible. The film is extremely important for Shahrukh Khan and early reports suggest that this one is a rollicking entertainer in the offering. For his millions of fans worldwide, ‘Chennai Express’ would be the most hyped film on its release and while 100 crores would be a cakewalk, it remains to be seen how much distance the film can cover.

 

4. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2

‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2’ is easily the most anticipated film of Akshay Kumar in 2013. The recall value of the Ajay Devgn-Emraan Hashmi is very strong and now that Milan Luthria has promised a true blue sequel here, the expectations are only soaring with every passing month. While Akshay is all set to don the part of Dawood Ibrahim in the film, there are young entrants like Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha bringing a different spark to this dramatic tale. Ekta Kapoor has bet big money on the film and if it indeed makes it for the Eid release, one can well expect several records to be shattered.

 

5. HimmatwalaHimmatwala

Ajay Devgn and Sajid Khan – Both are on a roll and have proven their credentials over the years. With the duo coming together for the first time, it is expected that ‘Himmatwala’ would be the ‘baap’ of all entertainers. While the remake factor further tilts balance in its favour, the very fact that the film is expected to be a no-holds-bar unabashed affair should make it all the more interesting. Sajid Khan has declared that he won’t deliver a flop at the box office and that should be music to his producers ears.

 

Note: Salman Khan’s film with Sohail Khan is also on the cards. However with no title, release date, co-star or anything else being officially announced, it would be unfair to include the film in Top-5 expected grossers, as yet.

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Joginder Tuteja tweets @tutejajoginder

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117 Comments

  • I think Krrish3,Dhoom3 & Salman’s next will be top 3 grossers of 2013,with any order because its hard to tell now but surely these 3 will be top 3 & i think OATIM2 & Himmatwala will 4th & 5th.

    But in this poll & in trailer-songs Youtube likes Chennai Express will be sure shot winner.

  • each and every article and poles srk fans r more active and always srk or his movies gets max votes here but when it comes to appreciation and collection of movies srk movies underperformed every time so srk fan try to watch srk movies in theatres not in youtube so when Salman or other actor’s movies doing good businees more than Srk’s at that time u can’t depressed hahahhaa
    my bet is definitely Dhoom-3 will rock Big time and next is Salman’s next whether it will kick or someone else than Krishh3 no chance for srk because as per BOI collection on that time it will not surpass even 100 cr collection in domestic and when overseas collection will come out of CI than Srk fans will say that overseas audience r Sadakchap, ganwar bla bla bla hahhaaaa grow up Srk and his fans….

  • Let Srk fan win this pol and al you tube likes etc etc but result Haha we knw very wel keep votin Srk s looser Haha

  • my prediction –
    1. Salman khan’s next(on EID)- 180 crore+
    2 . kick – 160 crore+
    3 . dhoom3 – 150+ crore
    4. kkrish 3 – 150 crore
    5. outiam2 – 120-130 crore
    6. himmatwala – 100-120 crore
    7 . Chennai express – 80-90 crore…

  • Aks Srk has hundreds of fans al are net users so same hundred people wil be in theatres but dude hundred people cant do bb or atbb na so . .

  • In di cine are u sleepin wher the hel d2 mon and tue collections . Tue its a record collected 8.5cr on 2nd weekdays on its 12th day . . For Srk its a dream he cant even predict it out on his 1st weekdays only Haha

  • Srk fans hate masala movies when it comes to other actors but they praise same masala movies when Srk does shame on u guys u double standard peoples Yak tu!

  • Rey fat rahi ha for dis stupid porter huh Haha good joke just compare it to ett and D 2 u wil get the ans . . But lekin uska kya jo srk fans ki already har bar fat te ga yi 4 sal se

  • M eagerly waitin for ce not to watch it but i want to see the result and i knw it wil be same like before but m very excited to see Wht would be the excuses for this movies failure from Srk fans . . Haha

  • Chennai express luks lyk 2013 ‘s JOKER !
    Dhoom 3 and Krish 3 Gonna rock !!
    But whoever be the director, whatever be the story, salman khan film wl work big time. Thatz the hold he has among the audiance and his fans !

  • after watching trailer we can talk abt biggest grossers…dhoom-3 is not directed sanjay gadvi a flop firector so krissh-3 is chance but again once trailer and music thn only we can say..milan lutharia given to good films ouatim,dirty picture akki and imran both weak performers compared to ajay&emraan…

  • Here i bring the excuses from Srk fans after failure of chennai exp 1. Srk fans hate masala films 2. Srk has more multiplex fans so 3.salman fans hate Srk movies so 4. It didnt had festival release so 5. It has less screens compared to d3 or k3 or salmans next 6.but final shockin excuses wil be its not a masala movie its a romantic action movie so. . . Mark ma words this wil be the comments from each Srk fans after failure

  • Now Srk will kil masala genre yes u heard it rite producers and exhibitors wil afraid to produce masala film after lookin chennai exp box office collection they wil say we never taught a masala film wil do such a bad collection oh my god thanks to salman he saved us. .

  • Just imagine if salman and katrina in dhoom3 do lead roles so then just imagine what will be the craze and collection oh my god out of the world.

  • Any film might win this online poll due to fanatics but the fact is that Dhoom 3 will be the BIGGEST ever hit. 200 crore should be a cakewalk for it as it’s already Bollywood’s biggest franchise, has Katrina Kaif, world class stunts and is releasing on Christmas!

    Krissh 3 comes a close second. No other film can stand in front of these films! Period!

  • Only srk will be the last man standing this year chennai express will break all masala movies record..
    Sallu era is over now..

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    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has proved it time and again, that when it comes to making records in the Overseas Market, it’s one and only King Khan. It is no new, that SRK’s recent release Jab Tak Hai Jaan is a “Blockbuster” at the Overseas Box Office, Bollywood’s 3rd and Shah Rukh Khan’s 2nd Biggest Overseas Box Office Hit. However, there’s something more to add in its credits.

    Adding another USD 0.45 MILLION (Rs 2.50 crores) in its kitty, Jab Tak Hain Jaan has emerged as the First Film To Cross $ 4 Million Mark in UAE+GCC at the Overseas Box Office. The movie after 7 weeks (till Tuesday) has a total of USD 13.54 million which amounts to 74.50 Crores at the Overseas Box Office. Humongous achievement one must say!

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