Bollywood's Most Profitable Films of 2023: A Year of Remarkable Returns

After a period of uncertainty in the post-COVID era, 2023 has brought a pleasant surprise for Bollywood. Not only have big-budget films found success, but even mid-budget productions have thrived at the Indian box office. In this article, we’ll explore the top-grossing Bollywood films of 2023, focusing on those that have achieved returns of 100% or more.

Leading the pack is Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated film, “Pathaan.” King Khan’s return to the silver screen turned out to be a massive hit, reinvigorating the Bollywood box office. Despite its staggering budget of 250 crores, “Pathaan” secured a ‘Hit’ status according to Koimoi’s criteria. It amassed a whopping 543.22 crores at the Indian box office, resulting in an impressive ROI of 293.22 crores, equivalent to 117.28% returns (ROI/budget * 100).

Following the success of “Pathaan,” “The Kerala Story” made its mark on the list. This film, made with a modest budget of 30 crores, earned an astounding 238.27 crores at the Indian box office, translating to a remarkable ROI of 208.27 crores, or a staggering 694.23% returns.

“The Kerala Story” was joined by other successful films in 2023, including “Gadar 2,” “OMG 2,” and “Jawan,” which are all part of the elite club of Bollywood films achieving returns of 100% or more.

Here’s a look at the most profitable Bollywood films of 2023:

The Kerala Story