Top 7 Indian Movie Franchises with the Highest Box Office Earnings in History; Baahubali Leads the List
Franchises derived from standalone movies have become a popular trend in Indian cinema in recent years. Some stories naturally lend themselves to multiple installments, while others capitalize on the popularity of certain characters. Here are 7 of the highest-grossing Indian movie series that have made a significant impact at the global box office.
7 Highest-Grossing Indian Movie Franchises of All Time at the Worldwide Box Office
1. Baahubali Movie Series
The Baahubali franchise, directed by SS Rajamouli, is the highest-grossing movie series of all time, with a global gross of Rs 2329 crore. Comprising of two parts – Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017) – the series is a period action-drama that has set new standards in Indian cinema.
The first part earned Rs 581 crore globally, while the second part reached an astounding Rs 1748 crore, solidifying its position as the top Indian movie franchise.
2. KGF Movie Series
The KGF franchise, starring Yash, comes in second with a total worldwide gross of Rs 1378 crore from its two installments. Yash’s portrayal of Rocky Bhai has garnered immense popularity and made him a bankable star in Indian cinema.
Rumors of a third installment in the KGF series abound, but no official confirmation has been made yet.
3. Tiger Movie Series
The Tiger franchise, featuring Salman Khan as the lead, takes the third spot on the list. This spy thriller series, part of the YRF Spy Universe, consists of three installments and has amassed a total of Rs 1322 crore at the global box office.
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s on-screen chemistry has contributed to the success of the series, making it one of the highest-grossing Bollywood franchises.
4. Enthiran Movie Series
The Enthiran movie series, starring Rajinikanth, has earned a combined total of Rs 943 crore at the worldwide box office from its two installments. While the first installment was a hit, the sequel, 2.0, faced challenges due to its high production cost.
5. Ponniyin Selvan Movie Series
Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, a two-part epic period drama, has generated Rs 846 crore in total global earnings. The star-studded cast includes Chiyan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, and others.
6. Gadar Movie Series
The Gadar franchise, featuring Sunny Deol, has earned a cumulative total of Rs 820 crore at the global box office. The mass-action movies, set against the India-Pakistan backdrop, have been crowd-pleasers in Indian cinema.
A third installment of the Gadar series is in the works following the success of the second movie.
7. Housefull Movie Series
The Housefull comedy franchise, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has amassed a total of Rs 792 crore globally from its four installments. Starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, the series is a favorite among comedy film fans.
Conclusion
Alongside these top-grossing Indian movie series, other notable franchises like Dhoom, Golmaal, Dabangg, and Krrish have also made their mark. The trend of creating cinematic universes is gaining momentum in Bollywood.
Disclaimer: The box office figures provided are based on various sources and research. Pinkvilla does not guarantee the accuracy of the data but presents it as indicative of the films’ box office performance.
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