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Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films Ever - Dhurandhar Makes History

From record-shattering debuts to long-standing benchmarks, a handful of Indian films have completely rewritten box office history. With Dhurandhar storming into the elite club, here’s a look at the five highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

By Aakash Khuman 06:04 PM Jan 07, 2026 IST

These 5 Indian Films Rewrote Box Office Rules Completely

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, shows no signs of slowing down even a month after release. The film has now overtaken KGF Chapter 2 to secure a place among the top five highest-grossing Indian films ever. With global earnings still averaging around Rs.20 crore per day, its position on this elite list looks firmly locked.

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5. Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar has crossed Rs.800 crore net at the Indian box office and amassed over Rs.1207 crore worldwide. The spy thriller follows an Indian agent infiltrating a dangerous gang in Pakistan’s Lyari area to dismantle terror networks linked to the ISI. Featuring Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, the film’s sequel is already set for a March release.

Dhurandhar (2025) - IMDb

4. RRR

SS Rajamouli’s RRR turned into a worldwide sensation, blending fictional history with mass entertainment. Starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan, along with special appearances by Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran, the film won two Golden Globes and an Oscar for Naatu Naatu. Its global box office haul touched an impressive Rs.1230 crore.

RRR (2022)

3. Pushpa 2

Pushpa 2: The Rule cemented Allu Arjun’s dominance by earning Rs.1742 crore worldwide. The sequel outperformed its predecessor and emerged as one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters ever. Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil played pivotal roles in the film’s massive success.

Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 (2024) - IMDb

2. Baahubali: The Conclusion

At number two sits Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, another SS Rajamouli spectacle that redefined Indian cinema’s scale. Released in 2017, the film earned a staggering Rs.1788 crore globally. Featuring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan, it remains a landmark in box office history.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

1. Dangal

Aamir Khan’s Dangal continues to reign supreme as the highest-grossing Indian film ever. Directed by Nitish Tiwari, the wrestling drama collected around Rs.2070 crore worldwide. Inspired by the life of wrestler Mahavir Phogat, the film followed a father training his daughters, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, to become champions.

Dangal (2016) - IMDb

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