Highest-grossing films are crucial for multiple reasons, both in the context of the film industry and the cultural impacts they leave. While worldwide collections talk about films' global appeal, they also determine if projects have resonated with viewers across different cultures and influenced societal norms and trends.
Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, with over Rs 2000 crore revenue, is the highest grossing Indian film worldwide. Released in 2016, Dangal was a massive hit both in India and globally due to multiple factors that resonated with the viewers the world over. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film featured Aamir Khan as former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and brought to the audience his inspiring journey of turning his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari as incredible wrestlers. His journey of defying societal norms to make his daughter enter wrestling, a male-dominated sport, struck a chord with the viewers. The film's core theme - that of breaking stereotypes about gender roles and proving that women can excel in any field - lead to its success. In addition to challenging patriarchal norms, Dangal also dealt with the themes of sacrifice and perseverance, making it more relatable to the viewers across all age groups.
After its release in 2016, Dangal was successful in minting Rs 2070 crore. The film's domestic collection was Rs 387.38 crore, Interestingly, the film's raked in the moolah from the overseas market. It was a massive hit in China.
Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, about 30 days after it hit the theatres, continues to set the cash registers ringing at the box office. The film's producers, Mythri Movie Makers, has now announced that it has emerged as the fastest Indian film to cross the prestigious Rs 1800 crore milestone. Only Aamir Khan's blockbuster Dangal had been successful so far in reaching this benchmark.
SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 - which featured Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty -in key roles had earned Rs 1800 crore worldwide. It had broken multiple domestic and international box office records since it hit the theatres on 28 April 2017.
