All-Time Hit Bollywood Movies

🎬 Classic Era (1950s – 1970s)

Mughal-E-Azam (1960) – Historical epic, still celebrated for its grandeur.
Sholay (1975) – India’s most iconic action-drama; ran for 5+ years in theatres.
Mother India (1957) – First Indian film nominated for an Oscar.
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) – Cult classic on brotherhood and masala cinema.
Bobby (1973) – Youth romance trendsetter.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) – Family drama that redefined Indian weddings.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Longest-running film in Indian cinema (still showing in Maratha Mandir, Mumbai).
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) – Salman Khan’s breakout romantic blockbuster.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) – Family drama with an iconic star cast.
Border (1997) – Epic war film based on the Battle of Longewala.

3 Idiots (2009) – Social comedy, broke multiple records worldwide.
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) – Hrithik Roshan’s debut and huge success.
Chak De! India (2007) – Inspirational sports drama starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Dhoom 2 (2006) – Stylish action-thriller that raised Bollywood’s production value.
Lagaan (2001) – Oscar-nominated, cricket + patriotism blend.

PK (2014) – Social satire, one of the highest-grossing films globally.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) – Salman Khan’s family drama with cross-border emotion.
Dangal (2016) – Biopic on wrestler Geeta Phogat, India’s highest worldwide grosser (~₹2000+ Cr).
Pathaan (2023) – Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback spy thriller, massive global hit.
Jawan (2023) – SRK’s biggest blockbuster, crossing ₹1100+ Cr worldwide.
Gadar 2 (2023) – Sunny Deol’s patriotic sequel that broke records in India.