When a big superstar with multiple blockbusters and a director with a good track record join each other, the box office numbers turn out to be unexpected. Sometimes, the collections are better than the predictions, creating a mark that cannot be achieved easily by anyone.
While many people say that pan-India films built a huge fan base after the pandemic, the popularity started many years ago with the arrival of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. It was the first title to cross the mark of Rs. 500 crores in Hindi and worldwide.
This was just the beginning, and many films slowly started achieving the same. Let’s have a look at those winners.
1) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
S.S. Rajamouli updated the world of Mahishmati with new characters and weapons, specifically in the climax. The music and BGM received praise, along with every character getting equal screen space to showcase their potential. It was so grand that it collected Rs. 500 crores in three days.
People were frequently seeking updates after the sequel was announced. With more budget and a lengthy runtime, there were risks involved. But no one left their seats, contributing to its strong performance, with collections of Rs. 500 crores worldwide.
3) RRR
Two real-life historical freedom fighters are portrayed as best friends in a fictional story. It could have led to controversy. But S.S. Rajamouli ensured that the characters are presented with respect. The talented director also added entertaining elements, which helped to accumulate Rs. 500 crores.
4) K.G.F: Chapter 2
A long delay of four years emerged from the pandemic and the filming process. However, the action-drama continued to create more hype. Rocking Star Yash’s screen presence did not change. He had the same swag and style. Audiences were happy, and the mark of Rs. 500 crores was achieved in four days.
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Dystopian films are rarely made nowadays. But Nag Ashwin decided not to step back as he brought a big pan-India star cast. A few popular faces made cameo appearances. People were impressed with the visuals, and the box office numbers kept on rising, eventually collecting Rs. 500 crores worldwide.
6) 2.0
S. Shankar’s film kept shifting its release date. The public was eager and frustrated at the same time. But when it arrived, people rushed to enjoy the grand experience on the big screen. The global numbers then reached the mark of Rs. 500 crores in a week.
There was a gap of three years between S.S. Rajamouli’s previous film Eega and this fantasy action-drama. The visuals of the teaser and trailer were so extraordinary that no one could stop themselves from booking their tickets. The box office numbers proved its success, as the mark of Rs. 500 crores was achieved in the end.
8) Salaar
Prashanth Neel stepped into the Telugu industry around five years ago and chose Prabhas to bring something new. Released in 2023, the public cheered when the Rebel Star hit the bad guys and delivered the punchlines. Moreover, it took only six days to collect Rs. 500 crores.
9) Leo
When it’s a Thalapathy Vijay film, fans don’t care about the story, and they just want to see their favorite superstar on screen. The same thing happened with Leo. Everything was intense – the action and the confrontation between good and bad. All of these helped it to enter the 500-crore club at one point.
10) Jailer
Rajinikanth in a black comedy. This was something new, and Nelson ensured that the fans of the superstar were satisfied. There were superstar cameos and more focus on entertainment and emotions. These particular factors contributed to creating box office records, with collections touching Rs. 500 crores.
11) Coolie
With Lokesh Kanagaraj handling everything, expectations were sky-high. The hype continued to increase with the addition of a pan-India star cast. But the public was not satisfied as they were craving for something better. Despite all these issues, the box office numbers easily reached Rs. 500 crores.
At a time when audiences are tired of watching fictional masala films, Rishab Shetty opted for a concept linked to Indian culture. He created a story that would entertain everyone, irrespective of its length. The results are out. In just nine days, the collections have touched Rs. 500 crores.
The above-mentioned titles prove that the audience’s expectations are increasing every day. Investing in visuals is not enough anymore. A strong storyline is needed with a director who can give a perfect execution of the same on the big screen. Let’s wait and see who will create the same record again.
