Bollywood Vs South: Box office records- The Elusive 1000 Crore Indian Gross Record, South Leads 3-0

The Indian cinema box office has been witnessing a dynamic shift in collection benchmarks, while once, a 100 crore collection was considered a monumental achievement for any film. However, with film budgets now soaring between 400 to 1000 crore rupees, the 1000 crore mark has emerged as the new gold standard, while yet, this figure remains incredibly difficult to achieve, especially when focusing solely on the Indian gross box office collection. In this particular race, South Indian cinema has Importantly outpaced Bollywood.

The Evolving Landscape of Indian Cinema Box Office

The journey of film earnings from 100 crore to 1000 crore has taken considerable time. However, with the current pace at which films are earning, even the 1000 crore mark doesn't seem as daunting, while nevertheless, it's indeed a challenging feat, which is why no Bollywood film has managed to touch this significant record yet. In stark contrast, three major South Indian films have effortlessly achieved this milestone. This trend underscores that audience preferences and a film's reach are no longer confined to worldwide collections; the importance of substantial earnings in the domestic market has also grown Importantly.

Indian Films in the Worldwide 1000 Crore Club

Many Indian films have successfully garnered over 1000 crore rupees globally. This exclusive list currently includes eight Indian films. Prominent among them are Aamir Khan's 'Dangal', Yash's 'KGF 2',. Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', Prabhas's 'Baahubali 2' and 'Kalki 2898 AD'. On top of that, Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' and 'Pathaan', along with Ram Charan's 'RRR', are also part of this prestigious club, while soon, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhuriandhar' is expected to join this list, becoming the 9th Indian film to cross the 1000 crore mark in worldwide business.

Bollywood's Elusive 1000 Crore Indian Gross Record

Interestingly, while Bollywood films have often led in worldwide collections, no Bollywood film has yet achieved a 1000 crore Indian gross collection. Aamir Khan's 'Dangal', which earned over 2000 crore rupees worldwide (Importantly boosted by the China box office), had an Indian gross collection of only 535 crore rupees. Similarly, Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' earned 1055 crore rupees worldwide, but its Indian gross collection was limited to 657. 5 crore rupees. 'Jawan' also did a business of 1160 crore rupees worldwide, but its Indian gross earnings stood at 760 crore rupees, while these figures clearly indicate that even major Bollywood films have fallen considerably short of the 1000 crore mark in the domestic market.

**'Dhuriandhar': A Potential Game-Changer for Bollywood?

Ranveer Singh's recently released film 'Dhuriandhar' has picked up good momentum at the box office. Released 22 days ago, the film is now nearing the 1000 crore mark in terms of worldwide collection. However, when it comes to Indian gross collection, 'Dhuriandhar' is currently just slightly above 600 crore rupees. If this film manages to cross the 1000 crore mark solely in India, it could become the first Bollywood film to achieve this historic record. But for now, this figure seems quite distant, and the. Film will need a strong sustained run to get there. While Bollywood struggles to touch this record, three South Indian films have already accomplished this feat. The first name on this list is Prabhas's 'Baahubali 2',. Whose Indian gross collection stood at an impressive 1416 crore rupees. Following closely is Yash's 'KGF 2', which successfully crossed the 1000 crore mark in Indian gross collection. And in third place is Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2', with an Indian gross collection of 1471 crore rupees. These figures clearly demonstrate that South Indian cinema has established a strong foothold. In the Indian box office, leaving Bollywood trailing 3-0 in this specific record.

Conclusion: The Current Scorecard

This record is a significant milestone in the Indian film industry, showcasing that regional cinema is now making its mark at both national and international levels. Bollywood will need to consider new strategies to enhance the reach and earnings of its films in the domestic market as well, to secure its entry into this exclusive 1000 crore Indian gross collection club.