Highest Collections, Long Runs & Unbeatable Milestones
Bollywood, the world’s largest film industry, has given us blockbusters that not only ruled the box office but also set benchmarks that are hard to beat. From highest-grossing Hindi films to longest-running movies in theatres, Bollywood continues to break records every year.
In this article, we’ll explore the biggest Bollywood records in terms of box office collections, long theatrical runs, fastest milestones, and much more.
⭐ Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movies of All Time
Bollywood has seen several films cross the ₹500 crore and ₹1000 crore mark worldwide. These films not only smashed records in India but also became global sensations.
Dangal (2016) – ₹2024 crore worldwide
Jawan (2023) – ₹1160 crore worldwide
Pathaan (2023) – ₹1050 crore worldwide
Animal (2023) – ₹915 crore worldwide
PK (2014) – ₹854 crore worldwide
🎟️ Longest-Running Bollywood Movies in Theatres
Some films may not have the highest collections, but their theatrical runs became legendary.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Still running at Maratha Mandir, Mumbai (25+ years)
Sholay (1975) – 5 years continuous run in theatres
Mughal-e-Azam (1960) – Over 3 years in cinemas
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) – 100+ weeks in theatres
🚀 Fastest Movies to Enter the ₹100 Cr & ₹200 Cr Club
The speed at which films enter the ₹100 Cr, ₹200 Cr, and ₹500 Cr clubs has become a major record to track.
Jawan (2023) – Fastest to ₹500 Cr (India)
Pathaan (2023) – ₹100 Cr in just 2 days
KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi Dub) – ₹200 Cr in under a week
💥 Highest Opening Day & Opening Weekend Collections
Festive releases and star power often create massive opening day records.
Jawan (2023) – ₹75 crore opening day in India
Pathaan (2023) – ₹57 crore on Day 1
War (2019) – ₹53 crore opening day
Animal (2023) – ₹63 crore on Day 1
🎫 Record-Breaking Advance Bookings in Bollywood
Advance bookings decide a movie’s initial fate. Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan films often dominate pre-sales.
Pathaan & Jawan – Over 10 lakh+ tickets sold before release
Baahubali 2 (Hindi Dub) – 1.2 million advance tickets sold
War 2 (expected) – Huge advance pre-bookings with Jr. NTR
🌍 Bollywood Movies with Highest Overseas Collections
Bollywood films perform exceptionally in UAE, USA, UK, and Australia.
Dangal – ₹1400 crore overseas (China biggest market)
Pathaan – ₹400 crore overseas
Jawan – ₹370 crore overseas
🎭 Bollywood Actors with the Most ₹100 Crore+ Films
Certain stars are guaranteed blockbusters at the box office.
Salman Khan – 17 films in ₹100 Cr Club (Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, Bajrangi Bhaijaan)
Shah Rukh Khan – 12 films (Pathaan, Jawan, Chennai Express)
Akshay Kumar – 15+ films across genres
Aamir Khan – Global leader (Dangal, PK, 3 Idiots)
🎬 Most Expensive Bollywood Films Ever Made
Budgets are soaring as VFX-driven films take over.
Adipurush (2023) – ₹600 Cr (mixed results)
Brahmāstra (2022) – ₹410 Cr (visual spectacle)
Pathaan (2023) – ₹250 Cr production + ₹100 Cr marketing
🎶 Bollywood Movies with Record-Breaking Music Albums
Bollywood music drives popularity and collections.
Aashiqui 2 (2013) – Album of the decade
Kabir Singh (2019) – 1 billion+ streams
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Timeless soundtrack
📌 Conclusion
Bollywood has always been about larger-than-life records—whether it’s longest running films, highest grossers, biggest openings, or record-breaking music albums. With every passing year, these benchmarks are pushed higher, proving that Hindi cinema is truly global.
As upcoming films like Coolie, War 2, and Border 2 gear up for release, Bollywood is all set to create new box office records in 2025 and beyond.