Bollywood Biggest Grossers: 2000 – 2012

Year 2000 – Hrithik Roshan’s year by quite some distance as he turned superstar overnight. Although Fiza didn’t do well at the box-office, his very first release was a Blockbuster and his last release did well too. Shahrukh Khan’s Mohabbatein also starring Amitabh Bachchan was the second biggest grosser of 2000.

• 1. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai – 38 crores – Blockbuster
• 2. Mohabbatein – 33.25 crores – Superhit
• 3. Mission Kashmir – 22.25 crores – Semi Hit
• 4. Josh – 20 crores – Above Average
• 5. Refugee – 18.75 crores – Average

Year 2001 – Sunny Deol’s Gadar Ek Prem Katha reigned supreme at the box-office. With inflation adjusted, Gadar would have collected about 300 crores net, if released today! K3G with 5 superstars is at No 2 and the Oscar nominated Lagaan at three.

• 1. Gadar Ek Prem Katha – 75.5 crores – All Time Blockbuster
• 2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham – 47 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Lagaan – 29 crores – Hit
• 4. Indian – 21 crores – Semihit
• 5. Jodi No 1 – 17.5 crores – Above Average

Year 2002 – Shahrukh Khan returned to take the top spot in what was a poor year for Bollywood. A small release Raaz did surprisingly well and was the biggest hit (ROI) of the year.

• 1. Devdas – 32.5 crores – Hit
• 2. Raaz – 22 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Kaante – 19.5 crores – Above Average
• 4. Aankhen – 15.25 crores – Average
• 5. Humraaz – 14.5 crores – Average

Year 2003 – After being written off after several not-so-successful films, Hrithik Roshan returned with a bang in 2003 with Koi Mil Gaya, which was the biggest blockbuster of the year. SRK’s Kal Ho Na Ho took second spot. Worth a mention is Sanjay Dutt and Rajkumar Hirani’s Munnabhai MBBS, it didn’t open well but managed ‘hit’ status with strong word-of-mouth. A cult classic!

• 1. Koi Mil Gaya – 42.5 crores – Blockbuster
• 2. Kal Ho Na Ho – 35 crores – Hit
• 3. The Hero – 24.5 crores – Average
• 4. Baghban – 22.5 crores – Hit
• 5. Munnabhai MBBS – 21.25 crores – Hit

Year 2004 – Shahrukh Khan’s year by far with 2 huge grossers, Main Hoon Na and Veer Zaara. Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi was the third biggest grosser, as it did ‘Hit’ business. 2004 was also the year when Dhoom released. Today it’s one of the most successful franchisees in Bollywood along with the Golmaal, Munnabhai, Don and Krrish series.

• 1. Veer Zaara – 40 crores – Superhit
• 2. Main Hoon Na – 33 crores – Hit
• 3. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi – 29.5 crores – Hit
• 4. Dhoom – 29 crores – Hit
• 5. Khakee – 25 crores – Average

Year 2005 – Anees Bazmee’s multi-starrer also featuring Salman Khan took the top spot in 2005, which was also the most successful year for Abhishek Bachchan who delivered his biggest solo-hit Bunty Aur Babli. Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated return in Mangal Pandey took a bumper opening, but eventually crashed at the box-office. In 2005, Katrina Kaif delivered her first hit!

• 1. No Entry – 43 crores – Superhit
• 2. Bunty Aur Babli – 35.75 crores – Hit
• 3. Mangal Pandey – 28.25 crores – Below Average
• 4. Garam Masala – 27 crores – Semi Hit
• 5. Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya – 27 crores – Semi Hit

Year 2006 – Hrithik Roshan was the box-office king in 2006 as two of his films – Dhoom 2 and Krrish  did blockbuster business. Sanjay Dutt and Rajkumar Hirani’s second Munnabhai film was the most loved film of the year. It was also the year that started the trend of sequels.

• 1. Dhoom 2 – 80.25 crores – Blockbuster
• 2. Lage Raho Munnabhai – 71 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Krrish – 69.25 crores – Blockbuster
• 4. Fanaa – 52 crores – Superhit
• 5. Don – 51 ccrores – Hit

Year 2007 – Once again the year belonged to Shahrukh Khan with two blockbusters – Om Shanti Om and Chak De India. It was during this time that Akshay Kumar started delivering back-to-back hits. Salman Khan returned to the big league with Partner.

• 1. Om Shanti Om – 79.42 crores – Blockbuster
• 2. Welcome – 70.75 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Partner – 61.19 crores – Blockbuster
• 4. Chak De India – 67.69 crores – Blockbuster
• 5. Taare Zameen Par – 62.48 crores – Superhit

Year 2008 – The first film to break into the 100 crore club – Aamir Khan’s Ghajini did unbelievable business during Christmas. SRK and Akshay remained consistent with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Singh Is King.

• 1. Ghajini – 114.67 crores – All Time Blockbuster
• 2. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi – 86.78 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Singh Is King – 68.48 crores – Superhit
• 4. Race – 61.68 crores – Hit
• 5. Jodha Akbar – 59 crores – Hit

Year 2009 – 3 Idiots was not only the second film to join Ghajini, but became the first and only film to cross 200 crores at the box-office. By the end of this year, many believed that Aamir Khan was far too ahead for others to catch up. Wanted was the second biggest grosser, but not many took the success of the film and Salman Khan too seriously at this stage. Ranbir staked his claim as a future superstar, when established guys like SRK and Hrithik had no release in 2009. Not to forget, is the fact that Katrina Kaif  was enjoying the best phase of her career and could give the men a serious run for their money – popularity-wise.

• 1. 3 Idiots – 202 crores – All Time Blockbuster
• 2. Wanted – 60.69 crores – Superhit
• 3. Love Aaj Kal – 66.89 crores – Superhit
• 4. Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani – 62.94 crores – Superhit
• 5. De Dana Dan – 48.30 crores – Above Average

Year 2010 – Salman Khan Dabangged his way to the top. Aamir Khan had no release and SRK’s My Name Is Khan didn’t have mass-appeal for huge business in India, but is still doing good business overseas – two years after it’s release. Even though Housefull did good business, Akshay Kumar was slowly losing his audience due to an excess of mindless comedies. 2010 was also Ajay Devgan’s year with two blockbusters Golmaal 3 and Raajneeti. Hrithik Roshan was going through the worst phase of his career since 2004, but enjoyed immense critical acclaim for his performance in Guzaarish.

• 1. Dabangg – 140.1 crores – All Time Blockbuster
• 2. Golmaal 3 – 107.56 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Raajneeti – 92.93 crores – Blockbuster
• 5. My Name Is Khan – 72.74 crores – Hit
• 4. Housefull – 72 crores – Hit

Year 2011 – There was no stopping Salman Khan, who churned out blockbusters with ease. Shahrukh Khan joined the 100 crore club with not one but two films – Don 2 and Ra One. Hrithik returned with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Ajay Devgan established himself as a bankable star.

• 1. Bodyguard – 145 crores – Blockbuster
• 2. Ready – 121 crores – Blockbuster
• 3. Ra One – 115 crores – Hit
• 4. Don 2 – 110 crores – Hit
• 5. Singham – 100 crores – Superhit

Year 2012 – 45 days days into 2012 and Hrithik has already joined the 100 crore club – only the 5th male star to do so. With Agneepath marked as the film to beat this year – there are several contenders to take the top spot like Salman’s Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg 2, SRK – Yash Chopra film, Aamir Khan’s Talaash and Akshay Kumar too has a set of promising films lined up for release. Bookmark this page, we will update the list with every big release this year.

• 1. Agneepath – 120 crores (expected) – Superhit
• 2. Ek Main Aur Ek Tu – 21 crores (so far) – Hit (expected)