Top 5 highest grossing movies in India - 2024

India’s cinematic landscape continues to flourish with an impressive array of films that captivate audiences both domestically and globally. As we dig into the top five highest-grossing movies of 2024, it's clear that the year has been marked by a diverse range of genres and storytelling techniques, reflecting the evolving tastes and preferences of Indian viewers. These films have not only achieved remarkable box office success but also left a significant impact on the industry.

Kalki 2898 AD

In 3102 BC, after the Kurukshetra War, Ashwatthama tried to kill Uttara's unborn child.Lord Krishna himself cursed the child and he is the 8th reincarnation of Vishnu. Ashwatthama is doomed to wander the earth as an immortal, witnessing humanity's decline during the Kali Yuga. His divine gem is removed and his redemption hinges on protecting the mother of Kalki, Vishnu's 10th and final reincarnation, at the end of the Kali Yuga. By 2898 AD, 6,000 years later, the desertified city of Kashi was the last known settlement in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by Supreme Yaskin. A 200-year-old tyrant residing in the Complex was in an inverted-pyramid megastructure. Yaskin enforces his rule through Commander Manas, Counsellor Bani, and his Raiders, who guard against threats, especially the prophesied arrival of Kalki.

In this dystopia, fertile female refugees are taken to the Complex for Project K, an experiment involving artificially inseminated fetuses to create a serum for Yaskin. However, no woman has survived the procedure. Raia, a young girl disguised as a boy, narrowly escapes conscription with help from Shambhala rebels. She inadvertently brings Ashwatthama his divine gem, Shivamani, during her escape. With the gem, Ashwatthama learns about Kalki and Sumathi, the pregnant lab subject.

SUM-80, pregnant with a 150-day fetus, is captured, but rescued by rebels and renamed Sumathi. On their journey to Shambhala, they face ambushes from bounty hunters and Raiders. Bhairava, a bounty hunter goes after Sumathi and makes a deal with Manas for entry into the Complex. Bhairava disguises himself as Ashwatthama and tricks Sumathi into fleeing with him. However, the real Ashwatthama intercepts them, leading to a confrontation. As Shambhala is attacked, Ashwatthama is captured and Bhairava transforms into a superhuman warrior after activating his bow, defeating Manas and rescuing Sumathi. Back at the Complex, Yaskin uses the serum drop to gain powers from the unborn Kalki, transforming into a superhuman with magical limbs. Armed with Arjuna's bow, Gandiva vows to capture Sumathi and her child to reshape the world.

Rating IMDb : 7.6

Director : Nag Ashwin

Star Cast : Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Disha Patani

Worldwide Gross : 1052.5cr

Stree 2

The film begins with Stree’s departure from Chanderi, noticing a statue of herself with the inscription, "O Stree, protect us." Years later, Chanderi faces a new threat: Sarkata, a headless ghost who abducts women at night and drags them into a nightmarish dimension. The townspeople mistakenly believe the women left for better prospects. Vicky is still haunted by visions of the Girl With No Name ("She"), receives an anonymous letter with missing pages from the Chanderi Puran and a cryptic message.When Bittu’s girlfriend, Chitti was taken by Sarkata, the existence of the ghost is confirmed by a beggar. Vicky, Bittu, and Rudra investigate and discover Sarkata’s origins as Chandrabhan. The Former village head who is courtesan murdered Stree out of vengeance. They realize they need Stree’s help and seek out Jana, who was once possessed by her.

Jana, lured back to Chanderi under false pretenses and agrees to help. At the old fort, Sarkata attacks and nearly kills Jana, who then experiences visions of the alternate dimension. The group escapes with Jana, and Stree reappears, using the power of her braid to fight Sarkata. The town blames Vicky for the new threat, but She convinces him to use a magical dagger to defeat Sarkata.

During a staged dance performance, Sarkata possesses the men in town, abducts Shama, and controls the women. The group learns from a mental asylum that Sarkata can only be defeated by a being "half of both." She merges with Vicky and they confront Sarkata. Despite their efforts and Bhaskar’s intervention, it is Stree who ultimately defeats Sarkata. The town is saved, and Vicky and his friends are hailed as heroes. She reveals her identity as a witch before leaving. In a mid-credits scene, Sarkata’s remains reach a mental institution, hinting at his possible return.

Rating IMDb : 7.9

Director : Amar Kaushik

Star Cast : Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi

Worldwide Gross : 395.0cr (still running in theaters)

Fighter

In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, a terrorist group led by Azhar Akhtar plans an attack on the Indian Air Force base. Group Captain Rakesh "Rocky" Jai Singh assembles a skilled team of fighter pilots known as the "Air Dragons," which includes squadron leaders Shamsher "Patty" Pathania, Minal "Minni" Rathore, Sartaj "Taj" Gill, Basheer "Bash" Khan, and Sukhdeep "Sukhi" Singh. During training, Minni develops feelings for Patty, who is troubled by the loss of his fiancée in a past mission. The team learns of an attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama, orchestrated by Akhtar.

In response, the Indian Air Force and RAW agent Zareena Begum plan a counterattack on Akhtar's base in Balakot. Although the mission is successful, it escalates tensions between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force retaliates by attacking the Indian base. Despite Rocky’s orders, Patty, Taj, and Bash cross the Line of Control. Pakistani pilots shoot down Taj and Bash's plane, leading to their capture. Patty is removed from the Air Dragons by Rocky after a court of inquiry and is reassigned as a flying instructor in Hyderabad. There, he helps flight cadet Neha Jaiswal, known as NJ, regain control of her plane during a solo flight. Rocky later reveals to Minni that he holds Patty responsible for the death of his younger sister, Naina Jai Singh, during a previous mission.

The Pakistani government announces the return of Taj and Bash, but the team is shocked when the helicopter returns with only Bash's dead body. Sukhi informs Patty that Bash was killed by Akhtar and Taj is severely injured. Defying orders, Patty joins a covert mission, rescues Taj, and kills Akhtar. In the post-credit scene, Minni and Patty celebrate their victory.

Rating IMDb : 6.2

Director : Siddharth Anand

Star Cast : Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover

Worldwide Gross : 355.4cr

Hanuman

In 1998 Saurashtra, a young Michael, obsessed with superheroes, is stopped by his father from flying. An accident leads to his parents' death in a fire. Years later, Michael, now a superhero named Mega Man in Mumbai, seeks real power to enhance his abilities with the help of his friend Siri. The film introduces a divine gem from Lord Hanuman's blood, which fell into the sea after Hanuman was struck by Lord Indra. This gem, possessing Hanuman’s powers, is discovered by Hanumanthu, a petty thief from the dystopian village of Anjanadri. Anjanadri is ruled by the tyrannical Gajapathi, while Hanumanthu, who loves Meenakshi, the school headmaster’s granddaughter, defends her from a fake attack orchestrated by Gajapathi. Hanumanthu is injured and thrown into the sea, where he acquires the gem and gains superhuman strength when exposed to sunlight.

Hanumanthu tries to prove himself to Meenakshi but is initially met with skepticism. He eventually defeats Gajapathi in a wrestling match using the gem's power, proposing to replace the Polygar system with democracy, which impresses Meenakshi. Michael and Siri arrive in Anjanadri pretending to be involved in corporate social responsibility, with Michael seeking the gem's power. Hanumanthu, realizing his sister Anjamma's sacrifices, becomes more responsible and arranges her wedding. After being kidnapped by Siri, Hanumanthu escapes, saves Meenakshi, and reveals himself as her childhood protector.Michael's plan to destroy Anjanadri and seize the gem unfolds, leading to a confrontation where Hanumanthu, with help from Meenakshi and Gajapathi, defeats Michael and absorbs the gem’s power. Lord Hanuman appears, signaling the start of a great battle against rising Asuras and Hanuman's oath to Lord Rama.

Rating IMDb : 7.8

Director : Prasanth Varma

Star Cast : Teja Sajja, Amirtha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani

Worldwide Gross : 296.5cr

Manjummel Boys  

In 2006, ten friends from an arts club in Kochi embarked on a trip to Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu during the Onam vacation. While exploring the area, one of the friends, Sudhi, mentions about the Guna Caves and is well known for being the filming location of the movie “Gunaa”. Despite warnings from their guide, Dominic and the friends were intoxicated and they decided to explore the restricted sections of the caves. They etch their group name, "Manjummel Boys," on a wall and then regroup to take a picture. However, Subhash falls into a deep hole, initially assumed to be a prank. When he doesn’t respond, some friends seek help from locals, who reveal that thirteen people have previously fallen into the hole, known as The Devil's Kitchen, and none were ever recovered.

The friends go to the police station, but are beaten and accused of murder and filing false reports. As rain starts flooding the hole, the police, after initial reluctance and local pressure, agree to help. They learn that the last person to fall in was a Central Minister’s nephew, rescued unsuccessfully years earlier. Despite the officer's advice to abandon the rescue, one friend, Sixen, hears Subhash's cries, convincing the police to continue.

The fire department and additional police are called for the rescue. Though skeptical, they lower a rope. When it proves insufficient, Kuttan, another friend, volunteers to go down. He finds Subhash on a ledge, covered in blood and mud, and rescues him. After receiving first aid and hospitalization, Subhash recovers with trauma therapy. The incident is kept secret, with Subhash’s family informed of a waterfall accident. Two years later, Kuttan is celebrated for his bravery and awarded the Jeevan Raksha Padak.

Rating IMDb : 8.3

Director : Chidambaram

Star Cast : Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval

Worldwide Gross : 241.2cr