Thousands of films, investment of millions of crores, 112 years of effort, then Bollywood got these 15 films

Bollywood started in 1913 with Dadasaheb Phalke’s film Raja Harishchand. Since then, Bollywood’s 112 -year long journey has come. During this time thousands of films have been made and millions of crores of rupees have been invested in this industry. But in the midst of all this there are only a few films, which could create history.

When films crossed 500 crores figure

Despite such a large number of films, there are only a few selected films which have earned more than 500 crores worldwide. First of all, this place was achieved by Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3, which was released in 2013. It opened a new path for Bollywood, and that was to become a worldwide blockbuster.

Worldwide 15 Bollywood films earning more than 500 crores

So far, there are only 15 such films in Bollywood which have earned above 500 crores. You can see that whole list below. Please tell that the data given here is according to Koimoi.

1. Dangal (2016)- 2059.04 crores
2. Jawan (2023)- 1163.62 crores
3. Pathan (2023)- 1069. 62 crores
4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2025) – 915 crores
5. Animal (2023)- 910. 72 crore
6. Secret Superstar (2017)- 902.92 Crore
7. Female 2 (2024)- 884.45 crores
8. PK (2014) – 831.50 Crore
9. Chhava (2025)- 827. 06 crore
10. Gadar 2 (2023)- 685.19 crore
11. Dhoom 3 (2013)- 601 crores
12. Sultan (2016)- 589 crores
13. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) – 562.12 crores
14. Padmavat (2018)- 560 crores
15. Sanju (2018)- 541.76 crore

Who is the most 500 crore actor

• Aamir Khan is at the forefront of this list, with 4 films – Dangal, Secret Superstar, PK, and Dhoom 3
• Salman Khan’s 3 films include- Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda and Sultan.
• Shah Rukh Khan has 2 films- Jawan and Pathan.
• Ranbir Kapoor’s 2 films are included, Animal and Sanju who are Shamal in the 500 crore club.

Bollywood’s growing international fame

It is clear from these figures that now Bollywood is not limited to India only. There is also a craze of Hindi films in countries like China, America, Europe. Let me tell you that these films are not only strong in content, but are not less than anyone in the performance of technology, scale and acting.

This journey of Bollywood does not stop. Rather, more big films can be included in this club in the coming time. Films like Chhava, Stree 2 have also started it. If the quality of the film and the global interest remains, then soon many new new films will be seen in the 1000 crore club.