Unveiling Bollywood’s Blockbusters: Top 30 Highest Opening Days Ever (Including Hindi-Dubbed South Films)!
The “100 crore club” is so last year! Get ready for Bollywood’s biggest opening days ever, including entries from the South. Buckle up and explore the list of history-making openers!
Here’s the scoop on Bollywood’s biggest opening days ever (net collections)! This list features 30 films, including pan-Indian hits like Jawan and Pathaan, where Tamil and Telugu collections boost the opening numbers. And don’t forget blockbusters like Baahubali 2! This list includes Hindi versions of pan-Indian hits from South Indian cinema alongside Bollywood’s biggest opening days (all net collections).
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Top 30 Highest Opening Days Ever (Including South Dubs)
Jawan
Jawan, a 2023 Hindi action thriller, stars Shah Rukh Khan in a double role.
Directed by Atlee, it follows a father and son, played by Khan, who join forces to fight corruption.
The film also features Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara.
Released in September 2023, Jawan was a critical and commercial success, becoming the first Indian film to premiere at the IMAX Leonberg.
It later streamed on Netflix in November 2023. (99 words)
Animal
Ranveer Kapoor stars in the action drama film Animal (2023).
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the movie follows Ranvijay Singh, the son of a powerful industrialist, returning to India. Consumed by vengeance, he sets out to destroy those threatening his father’s life.
Pathans
- Numbering around 350 million, they are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.Pashtuns speak Pashto, an Eastern Iranian language.Traditionally known for their nomadic and pastoral lifestyle, many are now settled farmers or work in the military.Pashtun society is tribal, with a strong emphasis on kinship and honor.They have a rich cultural heritage and have founded several empires throughout history.
KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi)
KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi) is the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster KGF Chapter 1. It continues the story of Rocky Bhai, an ambitious man who rises from poverty to become a powerful gangster in the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF). The film follows Rocky Bhai’s struggle to retain control of KGF while facing new threats from adversaries and the government. With its high-octane action sequences, emotional drama, and stellar performances, KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi) was a major commercial success.
War
War (2019) is a Hindi action-thriller starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.
- Kabir, a top Indian secret agent, goes rogue after a mission.
- Khalid, Kabir’s protégé, is tasked with taking down his former mentor.
- A deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues, with high-octane stunts and thrilling fight sequences.
- The movie keeps you guessing about Kabir’s motives until the very end.
- War is a visually stunning action film with a surprising twist.
| Last Updated On 13-12-2023 | ||
| Rank | MovieName | Opening Day Collection (CR in INR) |
| 1 | Jawan | 75.00 |
| 2 | Animal | 63.80 |
| 3 | Pathan | 57.00 |
| 4 | KGF Chapter2 (hindi) | 53.95 |
| 5 | War | 53.35 |
| 6 | Thugs of Hindustan (Hindi) | 52.25 |
| 7 | Happy New Year | 44.97 |
| 8 | Tiger 3 | 44.50 |
| 9 | Bharat | 42.30 |
| 10 | Baahubali 2 | 41.00 |
| 11 | Prem ratan dhan payo | 40.35 |
| 12 | Gadar 2 | 40.10 |
| 13 | Adipurush | 37.25 |
| 14 | Brahmastra | 37.00 |
| 15 | Sanju | 34.75 |
| 16 | Sultan | 36.54 |
| 17 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 34.10 |
| 18 | Dhoom 3 | 33.42 |
| 19 | Chennai express | 33.10 |
| 20 | EK Tha Tiger | 32.92 |
| 21 | Singham Returns | 32.00 |
| 22 | Golmaal Again | 30.14 |
| 23 | Dunki | 29.20 |
| 24 | Dangal | 29.19 |
| 25 | Race 3 | 29.17 |
| 26 | Mission Mangal | 29.16 |
| 27 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 27.25 |
| 28 | PK | 26.52 |
| 29 | Kick | 26.52 |
| 30 | Bang Bang | 26.30 |
King Khan reigns supreme! Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan dominates the box office with a record-breaking ₹75 crore opening day. This historic feat seems almost unbeatable—can another Bollywood film dethrone Jawan in the future?
Shah Rukh Khan is the undisputed king of opening days! He claims a whopping three spots in the top 10 with Jawan, Pathaan, and Happy New Year. Salman Khan isn’t far behind, boasting three openers of his own: Tiger 3, Bharat, and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi) reigns supreme down South, setting the opening day record at a whopping ₹53.95 crore! Can any future South Indian film conquer the Hindi box office on opening day?
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by club4celebs
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