Indian cinema has experienced a rollercoaster ride in the post-pandemic years. While some high-profile releases missed the mark, others such as Stree 2 and Jawan have soared to new heights. Over the past five years, we've seen some remarkable footfalls, and it's time to revisit those numbers.
South Indian cinema has steadily taken the spotlight, with cross-industry collaborations becoming increasingly successful. Blockbuster pairings like Yash and Srinidhi Shetty in KGF Chapter 2, Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Sethupathi in Jawan, and Deepika Padukone with Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD have all left a lasting impact.
Yet, in terms of sheer audience draw, KGF Chapter 2 stands unchallenged. The sequel to the 2018 hit created an unprecedented buzz, leading to packed theaters and record-breaking footfalls across the nation.
Even if we combine the audience turnout for Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Allu Arjun's Pushpa, KGF Chapter 2 still leads by an impressive margin of 0.47 crores.
Not even the Kalki 2898 AD (2024), starring Prabhas, could eclipse the hysteria that KGF Chapter 2 generated. This is reflected in the box office figures, where Yash's blockbuster holds the position of the second-highest-grossing Indian film with a staggering 856 crores, while Kalki 2898 AD ranks fourth with 653.21 crores. Moreover, Yash starrer KGF has won national award.
