An article by Abhishek Sharma (tweets @abhu_sharma)
With the Yash Raj Films’ mega announcement of ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ sequel blocking Christmas 2017, the list of most anticipated movies of next year has become very interesting. There is a plethora of potential blockbusters lined up for 2017. While the actual predictions can only be made once the trailer of the film is out, we have gone ahead with our top ten picks for the year 2017 based on their expected domestic business. Below mentioned are our picks and the reasons for the same:
1. Tiger Zinda Hai (Expected Domestic Business 325 crore plus):
‘Ek Tha Tiger’ smashed all the opening records by almost 40% when it released back in 2012. Now the sequel has been announced by the makers with the same star-cast and the release has been booked as Christmas 2017. While the first part was helmed by Kabir Khan, the sequel will be directed by another YRF talent prodigy ‘Ali Abbas Zafar’. Salman’s superstardom, Biggest weekend of the year, Sequel to a Blockbuster, Director of a 300 crore film and Top Production House are the major factors which will ensure a record-breaking opening weekend for the movie. (Indicine Note: From what we’ve heard since yesterday’s announcement, Tiger Zinda Hai is going to be the biggest action film ever made. If Ali Abbas Zafar pulls it off, it’s going to shatter records)
2. Tubelight (Expected Domestic Business 300 crore plus):
Kabir Khan is the most sought after director after the humungous success of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. His combo with Salman is unbeatable as the duo has given ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ and ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. Salman’s Eid record is foolproof and his fans await his Eid release every year with bated breath. This is going to be Salman’s first release post Sultan after a gap of almost one year. Also, this will be Salman’s 8th release after ‘Wanted’, ‘Dabangg’, ‘Bodyguard’, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Kick’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and ‘Sultan’. Reason for ‘Tubelight’ taking the second spot is pretty straight forward – Kabir Khan is one of the best directors in the industry, but Tubelight is a riskier film than ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’. The title and presence of a Chinese female lead, is interesting, but will it attract that masses?
3. Raees (Expected Domestic Business 225 crore plus):
‘Raees’ is undoubtedly the most awaited Shah Rukh Khan movie in the past few years. Although the movie has been delayed as the teaser was released more than a year back, the eagerness to watch the movie has gone up. The teaser shows SRK in a never-before-seen avatar of a local bootlegger turned underworld Don. The teaser was unanimously appreciated and the movie is expected to rake in good moolah at the domestic box office.
4. Baahubali: The Conclusion (Expected Hindi Domestic Business 225 crore plus):
This is a real big one and it is in number 4 just because our list is based on the Hindi Domestic Box Office business. If we consider the overall business, then it may find its place right at the top. ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ exceeded all expectations and comfortably crossed 100 crore with its Hindi version alone in spite of having strong competition in the form of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. The Hindi dubbed version is super-hit on Television as well, so the sequel is bound to break the boundaries for the business of South Indian dubbed movies.
5. The Ring (Expected Domestic Business 200 cr plus):
SRK is the King of Romance and when he stars in a hardcore romantic movie, the expectations rise exponentially. Anushka Sharma is having a gala time at the ticket window with two 300 crore grossers. Imtiaz Ali has already tasted success in this genre with lovely films like ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Socha Na Tha’. Pritam’s music will be an icing on the cake for this flick tentatively titled as ‘The Ring’.
6. Kaabil (Expected Domestic Business 175 crore plus):
Hrithik Roshan is not having the best of the times at the ticket window but his stardom and talent is unquestionable. The teaser poster of Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Kaabil’ has raised the expectations of one and all and it is looking like a movie which will bring Hrithik back into serious business. The Roshan trio – Rakesh Roshan (producer), Rajesh Roshan (music director) and Hrithik Roshan (actor) – is going to leave no stones unturned for their home production. The two concerns are Sanjay Gupta’s direction (will he deliver?) and will the suicidal clash with ‘Raees’ be averted?
7. Golmaal 4 (Expected Hindi Domestic Business 175 crore plus):
Golmaal 4 is the 4th instalment of this super-hit comedy franchise. There has been a dearth of quality comedies in Bollywood and a Rohit Shetty movie can provide the much-needed relief. Both the sequels have been super-successful at the box office with ‘Golmaal 3’ becoming just the 3rd movie to enter 100 crore club in 2010.
8. Robot 2.0 (Expected Hindi Domestic Business 150 crore plus):
More like ‘Baahubali’, this movie is at No. 7 only because the Hindi Domestic Business is considered while preparing the list. The mega stardom of Rajinikanth in the sequel of a blockbuster will certify that all the existing records of Tamil Film Industry will be broken. The presence of Akshay Kumar as the main villain of the film will ensure huge footfalls for the Hindi version as well. The movie has the potential to be amongst the top worldwide grossers of the year.
9. Padmavati (Expected Domestic Business 150 crore plus):
The trio of Bhansali-Deepika-Ranveer is coming together for the third time after ‘Ram Leela’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’. This time the star cast includes Shahid Kapoor as well. While ‘RamLeela’ became a runaway hit, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ faced a strong competition in the form of ‘Dilwale’ but came out on top in the eventual domestic theatrical run.
10. Crack (Expected Domestic Business 150 crore plus):
Akshay Kumar’s following in the multiplexes has seen a tremendous growth thanks mainly to his collaboration with Neeraj Pandey as the duo has delivered movies like ‘Special 26’, ‘Baby’ and ‘Rustom’ (Pandey as producer). They are coming together again for a movie with interesting title ‘Crack’. Nothing much about the movie has been revealed yet but since the movie is helmed by Pandey himself, it is in the much anticipated list.
Few movies which deserve equally to be in the list are: ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’, ‘Baadshaho’ and ‘Jolly LLB 2’.
Few movies which have the potential to spring a pleasant surprise are: ‘Rangoon’, ‘Ok Jaanu’, ‘Raabta’, ‘Jagga Jaasoos’, ’Mubarakan’ and ‘Half Girlfriend’.
NOTE:
- Only the domestic theatrical business of the Hindi version has been considered while preparing the list.
- The expected business figure is given based on the assumption that all the above mentioned movies will get a solo release. A clash will most definitely change the scenario.
- Few biggies whose release date is not confirmed like ‘Sanjay Dutt biopic’ have not been considered. There can be films which are planned and shot in a quick period and have the potential to make it to the list.
- The expected business figure has been given based on how the movie is looking on the paper. Teaser, Theatrical Trailer and music will have subsequent impact on the expectations. There are bound to be surprises and things can change accordingly. In 2010, the expected top grossers were ‘My Name Is Khan’, ‘Kites’ and ‘Tees Maar Khan’ while the list was actually topped by ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Golmaal 3’.
Please share your list of Top 10 Hindi movies of 2017 in the comments section below. Also, we would love to answer any query/question regarding the above article. The best comments will be put on top of the comments section.
An article by Abhishek Sharma (tweets @abhu_sharma)
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For Me
1.Tubelight
2.TZH
3.The Ring
4.B2
5.Crack
6.2.0/Padmabati(If Release)
7.G4
8.Baadshaho
9.Raees
10.Kaabil
R U in Earth ?
Nonsense Prdctn Ever As Always .
1- Tiger Zinda Hai 270
2 – Tubelight 250
3- Baahubali 200
4- Raees 175
5- Golmal 4 165
6- The Ring 160
7-Crack 155
8- Padmavati 150
9- Kabil 145
10- Robot2 145
If These r Solo rlz .
If clash hpns btn
TZH vs Padmavati thn 190 vs 175
&
G4 vs TR 125 vs 130
&
Raees vs Kabil 135 vs 105
Honestly ..
‘Is akshay a threat for the too spot’
I like your this headline of an article Abishek sharmA.
He is always a threat 4 the top spot or you can say for khan’s because he is better than then them in every department. PERFECT Superstar. 2017 > Akshay’s year for the top spot…hookah bar..!
I think that both Tubelight and TZH are capable to cross 350cr mark (in solo release)…..
Its funny how the author didnt mention badrinath ki dulhania or judwaa2 among the dilm likely to spring suprise
Oh cmooonnnn @indicine … At least Padmavati deserve 175+ cr ..
#1. TZH – 325CR+ (?)
#2. TUBELIGHT – 300CR+ (?)
#3. BAAHUBALI : THE CONCLUSION – 225CR+ (?)
#4. G4 – 175CR+ (?)
#5. 2.0 – 150CR+ (?)
#6. CRACK – 150CR+ (?)
#7. PADMAVATI – 150CR+ (?)
#8. NAKAABIL – 175CR+ ? (××)
#9. THE WEEDING RING OF QUEEN – 200CR+ ? (××××)
#10. RICE SELLER – 225CR+ ? (××××)
#1. TZH
Agreed with #indicine here, #TZH will shatter weekend, week 1 and probably lifetime of big films too if content was acceptable. Xmas has long weekend and have plenty of holidays and #TZH is being called as the greatest action movie ever made in Bollywood even bigger than Dhoom 3 so 325CR+ is SPOT ON.
#2. TUBELIGHT
This movie looks all about Content, That’s why Kabir Khan casted chinese actress Zhu-Zhu, Kabir is a masterclass director and his bonding with Bhai always worked big time on Box office, So no doubt this will be a Special movie both in terms of Content and Box office.
#3. BAAHUBALI :THE CONCLUSION
Craze for this movie was huge at that time and was the first ever movie to crossed the 100cr mark with it’s Hindi dubbed version, No doubt will become the 1st ever movie from TAMIL industry to crossed 200cr mark with it’s Hindi dubbed version
#4. G4
I didn’t like Rohit Shitty much but his every movie starring Mr. Ajay Devgn in lead was Enjoyable, as far as Golmaal series is concerned 1st and 2nd part was a Treat but 3rd one wasn’t that great but Box Office wise It will be huge for sure and this time it’s Diwali weekend.
#5. 2.0
High budget was the only problem for this movie, if 350cr budget was fair enough and not overhyped then trust me even Rajnikant can’t save this movie as Kabali too has a disastrous fate after initial hype, If content would have been good then it will set Box Office on fire, Even in worst case 150cr + is achievable coz they have casted Akshay Kumar as the villian.
#6. CRACK
Same like Salman Bhai-Kabir Khan, Aamir Khan-RajKumar Hirani, Akshay-Neeraj Panday is one of the deadliest Actor-Director duo, This movie was expected too clashed with Queen Khan’s weeding Ring which itself looks like a 3rd rate crap being directed by crappie tamasha director so if Rustom can do 130cr with clash then 150cr is achievable for CRACK coz this time it’s a much better movie in terms of Content with a much bigger and better director.
#7. PADMAVATI
SLB is a hard working and talented director but at the same time he is Overrated too, Same caste just inclusion of Shahid Kapoor who is a mahaflop actor, I don’t think SLB will released this movie infront of Megastar Bhai’s #TZH and even if he clash with #TZH then he should have to satisfy with 1500-1600 screens. 150cr+ possible without clash.
#8. KAABIL
Bakwass starcaste, Bakwass director, the only way for this movie to cross 175cr mark is due to Manipulation, And yes this time the movie is being produced by Rakesh Roshan so the calculator will surely used by FlopKraft sorry FilmKraft.
#9. QUEEN’S WEEDING RING
lol, I think indicine forget that this movie has a clash with Crack, only indicine can expect 200cr+ for such crap rom-com by flop actor and director, even if Crack will fully-rejected by audience then also 150cr is achievable not 200cr+ It’s not a Xmas weekend where your movie will do 180-200cr even with clash.
#10. RICE SELLER
I’m laughing on this prediction, who will watched this delayed Mahacrap movie, forget about Neutral audience even most of the haklutards will skip it becoz their haklu has done ‘Dagabaazi’ with them by running away from EID weekend, I think indicine forget that this movie has a clash with Jadoo boy’s NAAKABIL, FlopKraft already confirmed the Republic day weekend via 1st look.
Top Grosser of 2017
1 The Ring/Tubelite
2 Tubelite/The Ring
3 Raees
4 Bahubali 2
5 Robot 2
ETT was a pathetic movie. This abhishek sharma is big lallu chamcha so dont take him seriously. Chuha zinda hai wont be hit and it will most likely face a clash that means even 150 cr will be unlikely. If Chuha zinda hai is crap (Most likely) nothing can save it from becoming flop. Salman depends his entire career on eid and other major holidays. The day he will clash, he is out and over. Most overrated fake stardom star.
Tiger tiger tiger tiger ………,….. Stardom unmatchable aura of mega stardom will be taken to another level with domestic collection of more than 700 crore with two movies 2017
Indicine one simple question can raees will work on multiplexes means will family audience accept it looking at genre And no film of imtiaz has worked in most cities means outside metro cities it will hardly earn .then how come this 200cr are predicted? Even masala film of srk is not entering 200cr hardly then this 225plus is hugely and blindly predicted .
Whoever dis man s think he’s stupid n same goes for indicine.. Instead of Indian cinema replace ur name with srk n hrithik fan club.
1.tubelight ( solo , holiday ) -300+
2. Raees- 200+
3.bahubali ( all INDIA ) -240+
4. TZH -280-300+
5. The Ring -200+
6. Rani Padmini( Padmavati ) -180- 200+ ( one free week then clash )
7. KABIL, G4 Robot …. ???
Sorry but a rubbish article.
I think you are assuming a PK kind of WOM for every movie releasing in 2017.
The lists as following—>
1. Robot 2.0 —> 400-500 cr. for the hindi version(If the film turns out to be a good one)
2. Tubelight —> 300 cr.
3. TZH —> 250 cr. (If Padmavati turns out to be an another Baajirao Mastani then 200 cr.)
4. Crack —> 250 cr. (If solo,else 200+)
5. Baahubali: The Conclution —> 200 cr.
6. Golmaal 4 —> 160 cr.
7. Jolly LLB 2 —> 150 cr.
8. Raaes/Kaabil —> 140 cr.(Better film will earn it)
9. The Ring —> 140 cr.(If solo, if it clashes with “Crack” u know 80 cr.)
10. Padmavati/Toilet —> 130 cr.(As I know Neeraj Pandey is working with the “Toilet” team we can expect it/If Padmavati turns out to be an another Baajirao Mastani then 200 cr. else 130 cr. I wish TZH will be a better movie than Crapwale)
@Nabin did you forget the only s
Megastar who has given all time classic movies and highest number of classics which is way more than any other actor? Aamir takes time becuase he is not money hungry, record chaser, greedy star like lallu, joker, etc who do at lesst 2 craps in a year and most pathetic overrated stars. Aamir played the role of 19 years old student when he was 44. Shame on you to acuse the legend. Shut your mouth and dont even dare to balbber against Aamir again. He is the biggest megastar of the industry at present. Salman is nothing in front of him. I know why u are burning as you know very well that your idol can never match aamir in terms of hard work, dedication, acting, perfection, etc. So your back seems to be burning. Dont worry, take a pill. Aamir will continue to rule the industry forever. He was, is and will always remain the numero uno megastar of the industry.
My best film and prediction . raees- 180-215cr kabil150- 190 . 2.0- 180-225 cr. Tubelight 310cr. Crack 120-30cr. Rangoon – 85-95cr. BB2- 200-250. The ring – 85- 90cr. Golmal 4 150-180cr. jolly llb 2 105-115cr.
Top grossers of 2017 ( my own prediction )
1. SK two Movies
2.srk two movies
3. Bahubali
4. Akki’s movies crack
5. SLB ‘s movies Padmavati
6. Robot
7. Golmaai4
8. KABIL ?
Hoping for Tubelight and Tiger Zinda Hain to be blockbusters.I never expect Salman films more than hits by the time it releases.The bigger it becomes ,the happier I am .
@ indicine – although u r predicted normally comes correct but with raaes 225+ totally wring srk cannot get 225 cr in Jan month when with diwali he did not get 225+ so no chance for raaes and srk don’t have much fan following in masses who love action as when he do action looks kids fighting
@Chinu : You are right. Tiger Zinda Hai will do 400+ crores and Tubelight will do 350+ crores. My pick –
1. TZH – 400 crores
2. Tubelight – 350 crores
3. Golmaal Again – 180 crore ( solo )
4. Robot 2.0 – 175 ( if don’t release on Diwali with Golmaal4, on a non holiday )
5. Crack – 140 crores
6. Bahubali The Conclusion – 135
7. Kaabil – 130 crore ( with clash )
8. Dragon – 110 crore
9. Ring – 83 crores
10. Raeesa – 81 crores
By the way Indicine has drunk stating that Kaabil and Raees both will did 400 crore business on clash on Republic Day !!!
#True Salman Fans
So the article clearly says Tiger Zinda Hain & Tubelight will be the top 2 highest grosser of the year.
Too much funnnn!!!
My prediction for top 10 highest grosser of the year (2017):
TZH- 330cr
Tuelight- 360cr
Bahubali 2- 210cr.
Golmal 4- 170cr.
Robot 2- 160cr.
Padmavati- 150cr.
Raees- 120cr (clash)/170cr (solo)
The Ring- 100cr (Clash)/150cr (solo)
Kaabil – 80cr (clash)/ 130cr(solo)
Crack- 80cr(clash)/120cr (solo).
@Zuheeb
Before release predict 400cr/500cr for each galaxy gigastar movie. But after release when the movie fails to collect even 1 3rd of the expectation the start calling the the movie non commercial/ offbeat/ niche and blah blah blah… LOL.
@javed
A few weeks back you had predicted minimum 400cr collections for Raees. Now what makes you to change the prediction only 300cr for Raees???
@parshya
Hey babe! Why are you blabbering on Bhai’s festive weekend releases??? Answer to a simple question…. Who stops your 2rs AUKAATless tiny star to release his movies on festive weekends???
Omg! Some loongiwalas are predicting that Raees & the ring will collect more than Tubelight & TZH! Koi inn loongiwalo se humein bachau!!!
@the ghost,don’t worry tubelight will be fuse light due to absence of Harshali Malhotra and YRF.aur tiger bhi mar jayega ,as bhansali will kill 2010 born tiger.and finally 2010 born non actor’s career will be finished in 2017.
AND who told your beggar’s fan that THE RING will clash against crack.this is still a rumour with out any confirmation officially.when confirmation will be done ,tab bhonk ne aajana,rofl.
Since when has indicine started posting such fanboy made articles?
Just because Salman is starring in some movie dosent make it a most awaited one for all audience,atleast for the sane ones. For once just stop this logic of highest earning film being the most awaited one.
Every person waits for a different movie not some lallu film just because it stars someone “trying” to be human.
SHOCK LAGA LAGA SHOCK LAGA…. SLB…. PADMA AUNTY KO SHELVE KARO..
BHAI IS GONNA CRUSH