1000 Crore Club Indian Movies: From Dangal to Pushpa 2: The Rule

The 1000 crore club represents an elite milestone in the Indian language film industry, reserved for movies that surpass the astronomical box office collection of ₹1,000 crore (10 billion Indian rupees or $135 million) or more either within India or worldwide. This benchmark, once considered unattainable, has become a symbol of cinematic triumph, reflecting not only commercial success but also widespread cultural resonance.

Over the past decade, the rise of streaming platforms, the globalization of entertainment, and the fusion of diverse storytelling traditions have propelled films from Bollywood, Tollywood, and Sandalwood into this exclusive league. Blockbusters such as Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Dangal have redefined audience expectations, blending spectacle, emotion, and technical brilliance to captivate viewers across continents. Their entry into the 1000 crore club underscores the power of cinema to transcend borders, fueled by star-driven narratives, visionary direction, and aggressive marketing strategies.

This article delves into the celebrated films that have shattered box office ceilings, exploring the unique elements that propelled them to this historic financial pinnacle. From epic historical sagas to superhero franchises and socially relevant dramas, each entry in the 1000 crore club offers insights into evolving audience preferences and the industry’s growing reliance on pan-India and global appeal. Beyond the numbers, these films often spark cultural conversations, redefine genres, and set new benchmarks for production quality. As we unpack this list, we’ll also examine how regional cinema’s resurgence, international collaborations, and the post-pandemic theatrical experience continue to shape the race toward this coveted milestone. Join us as we celebrate the stories, stars, and strategies behind cinema’s most lucrative achievements.

S.S. Rajamouli, the director of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) and RRR (2022), is the only Indian film director to direct two films that earned over ₹1000 crore. Shah Rukh Khan, the lead actor of Pathaan (2023) and Jawan (2023), and Prabhas, the lead actor of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) and Kalki 2898 AD (2024), are the only two actors to lead two films each that earned over ₹1000 crore.

List of 1000 Crore Club Indian Movies

This is a list of the Indian films in the 1000 crore club.

1. Dangal

Industry / Language: Hindi
Release date: 23 December 2016
Director: Nitesh Tiwari Khurana
Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim, Sanya Malhotra, Aparshakti
Storyline: Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, Tencent Video, IQiyi, Youku

Budget: ₹70 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹511.58 crore (US$76.13 million)
Overseas Collection: ₹1,512 crore (US$234 million)
Worldwide Collection: ₹2,070 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

Industry / Language: Telugu, Tamil
Release date: 28 April 2017
Director: S. S. Rajamouli
Starring: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, Subbaraju
Storyline: After Shivudu learns that he is no commoner but is, in fact, the son of Amarendra Baahubali, the King of Mahishmati, he sets out on a quest to avenge his father’s untimely death, and to also rescue his mother Devasena from the clutches of Bhallaladeva.
Watch On: SonyLiv, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix

Budget: ₹250 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹1,429.83 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹380.77 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,810.60 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

3. Pushpa 2: The Rule

Industry / Language: Telugu
Release date: December 5, 2024
Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: Pushpa 2: The Rule picks up from the explosive events of the first part, following Pushpa`s meteoric rise as he expands his red sandalwood empire beyond borders. As tensions escalate with rival factions and the authorities, his growing ambitions draw him into intense confrontations and political upheavals.
Watch On: Netflix

Budget: ₹400–500 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹1408.81 crore ($162.9 million)
Overseas Collection: N/A
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,642–1,800 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

4. RRR

Industry / Language: Telugu
Release date: 25 March 2022
Director: S. S. Rajamouli
Starring: N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris
Storyline: RRR is a period drama set in India during the 1920s, revolving around the inspiring journey of two of India`s freedom fighters – Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
Watch On: ZEE5, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar

Budget: ₹550 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹944 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹443 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,387 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

5. K.G.F: Chapter 2

Industry / Language: Kannada
Release date: 14 April 2022
Director: Prashanth Neel
Starring: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Archana Jois, Achyuth Kumar, Vasishta N. Simha, Rao Ramesh
Storyline: In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky’s name strikes fear into his foes, while the government sees him as a threat to law and order. Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy.
Watch On: Amazon Prime Video

Budget: ₹100 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹1,008 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹242 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,250 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

6. Jawan

Industry / Language: Hindi
Release date: 7 September 2023
Director: Atlee
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi
Storyline: A prison warden recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice – and that lead him to an unexpected reunion.
Watch On: Netflix

Budget: ₹300 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹761.98 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹388 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

7. Pathaan

Industry / Language: Hindi
Release date: 25 January 2023
Director: Siddharth Anand
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana
Storyline: The first instalment in the universe to observe a crossover among characters and officially instate the universe as a brand, it follows an exiled RAW agent, who works with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin to take down Jim, a former RAW agent, who plans to attack India with a deadly lab-generated virus.
Watch On: Amazon Prime Video

Budget: ₹250 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹654.28 crore (US$78 million)
Overseas Collection: ₹396.02 crore (US$47 million)
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,050.30–1,052.50 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

8. Kalki 2898 AD

Industry / Language: Telugu
Release date: 27 June 2024
Director: Nag Ashwin
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone
Storyline: The future of those in the dystopian city of Kasi is altered when the destined arrival of Lord Vishnu’s final avatar launches a war against darkness.
Watch On: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Budget: ₹600 crore
Domestic Collection (India): ₹776 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹285 crore
Worldwide Collection: ₹1,027–1,200 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Fastest Indian Film To Reach 1000 Crore Mark

Here is the list of the fastest Indian movies to cross Rs 1,000 crore.

• Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) – 6 days
• Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – 10 days
• Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – 15 days
• KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) – 16 days
• RRR (2022) – 16 days
• Jawan (2023) – 18 days
• Pathaan (2023) – 27 days
• Dangal (2016) – 154 days

1000 Crore Club Indian Movies by Industry

• Tollywood (Telugu) – 4 films
• Bollywood (Hindi) – 3 films
• Sandalwood (Kannada) – 1 film
• Kollywood (Tamil) – 0 films
• Mollywood (Malayalam) – 0 films

Actors in the Rs. 1000 Crore Club

Which 8 Indian movies are part of ₹1000-crore club?

1. Dangal (2016) — ₹1,914–2,200 crore
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) — ₹1,810.60 crore
3. Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) — ₹1,642–1,800 crore
4. RRR (2022) — ₹1,253–1,387 crore
5. KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) — ₹1,190–1,240 crore
6. Jawan (2023) — ₹1,148.32–1,159 crore
7. Pathaan (2023) — ₹1,050.30–1,052.50 crore
8. Kalki 2898 AD (2024) — ₹1,027–1,200 crore Telugu

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