Top 5 Highest Grossing Indian Movies That Ruled Box Office In 2023. In 2023, Indian cinema witnessed significant success, marked by numerous films shattering box office records. With anticipated releases like Dunki and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire still on the horizon, the potential for more record-breaking performances remains. Recently, Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, crossed the ₹862.21 crore gross mark worldwide in just three weeks, joining the ranks of four other Indian films achieving this milestone in the same year.
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Highest-Grossing Indian Movies That Ruled Box Office In 2023
Jawan
Following the release of ‘Pathaan,’ anticipation surrounded Shah Rukh Khan’s next project, ‘Jawan,’ a collaboration with Tamil filmmaker Atlee. The film shattered records, achieving a film that has garnered a global gross of about Rs 1146 crores, making it the fifth highest-grossing Indian film ever. The cast includes Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, with Deepika Padukone making a cameo appearance. Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Ridhi Dogra, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Sunil Grover played pivotal roles in the movie.
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Pathaan
Shah Rukh Khan marked his grand return to the big screen after a four-year hiatus with Siddharth Anand’s ‘Pathaan.’ The film swiftly shattered box office records within days and earned the title of a blockbuster. Reports indicate a worldwide collection of Rs 1000 crore so far. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham played pivotal roles in this YRF Spy Universe instalment, unfolding events after “Ek Tha Tiger” and “Tiger Zinda Hai,” where Salman Khan reprised his notable role in ‘Pathaan,’ adding a significant highlight to the movie.
Animal
“Animal” continues its unstoppable run at the box office, garnering an incredible response from the audience. Centred on the complexities of a deteriorating father-son relationship, the film takes a dark turn as the son seeks revenge against those who harmed his father. Led by Ranbir Kapoor, the movie has surpassed the Rs 850 crore milestone worldwide. The cast includes Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri in significant roles.
Gadar 2
“Gadar 2,” the sequel to the 2001 hit film “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” generated significant anticipation since its announcement. Fans were eager for it to live up to their high expectations. The movie achieved impressive success, collecting Rs ₹691.08 crore crore worldwide. It also posed strong competition to other films released in August 2023. Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprised their roles from the original, with Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra joining the cast as new additions.
Jailer
Superstar Rajinikanth consistently leaves an indelible mark on the big screen, captivating fans with his charm and stellar performances. His latest appearance in the action film ‘Jailer’ was a resounding success, collecting over Rs 610 crores worldwide and surpassing Rs 400 crore in India. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Mohan Lal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Mirna Menon, and Tamannah Bhatia.
