Bollywood began 2015 on a shaky note, but now its luck has turned for the better. With films like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns', 'ABCD' and more making it to the 100 crore mark, we take a look at the films ranking high on that list.
Farhan Akhtar single-handedly beat all the competition and crossed the finish line to bag the 25th spot on the list of the top national grossing films. 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' walked away with an estimated prize money of Rs 109 crore.
Coming in 24th on the list is the rom-com 'Housefull 2' that collected an estimated total of Rs. 109.09 crore. The film starred Akshay Kumar, Asin, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles, while, Ritesh Deshmuk, Shreyas Talpade, Zarine Khan
Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha teamed up again for the action flick 'Holiday'. The film that told a story of a military officer who skips his vacation to hunt down a terrorist involved in a bus bombing. 'Holiday' earned a comendable sum of Rs. 110
Shah Rukh Khan's Indian sci-fi action film 'Ra.One' that took a hundred crore in the making, managed to cover up its production costs when they collected a toatl of Rs. 114.34 crore.
While he does occupy the three of the top ten spots, Aamir Khan also features in the final five spots with 'Ghajini' featuring in at number 21 with a total of Rs. 114.65 crore.
Once Salman made his grand entry into the 100 crore club, there was no leaving it! Be it action, comedy or even romance, Salman had the cash counter ringing as he hit jackpot after jackpot with his films. 'Ready' earned the star an approximate total
'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' saw Shah Rukh Khan play soldier for the first time and march his way into fans hearts by playing emotionally damaged man who tries to forget the past so that he can find true love. The film collected Rs. 121.58 crore at the Indian
Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Agneepath' proved to be a super hit for the second time after it collected a total of Rs.122.61 crore nation wide. The film was a remake of the 1990 Amitabh Bachchan film by the same name.
Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha is one pairing movie goers fell in love with. Their film 'Rowdy Rathore' that hit theatres in 2012, grossed a total of Rs. 133.06 crores.
Ajay Devgn in 'Singham Returns'
Salman Khan playing a cop named Chulbul Pandey in the action-masala film 'Dabangg' earned the actor his second hundred crore film in 2010. The film that went on to be dubbed in several state languages earned an approximate of Rs 140.25 crore.
'Bang Bang' that was an official remake of the Hollywood film 'Knight and Day' starring two of Bollywood's hottest stars, Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif earned a whopping Rs. 144.90 crore.
'Dabangg 2' marked Salman's second outing as a cop and the fans couldn't get enough of it! The film directed by Arbaaz Khan collected Rs 147.50 crore nationwide.
Long before they struck up an adorable chemistry in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Salman and Kareena Kapoor Khan worked together in the then blockbuster 'Bodyguard'. The film bagged an estimated total of Rs 148.17 crore.
Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan's 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' made a splash at the box office this year, collecting a total of Rs 151.10 crore at the Indian box office.
The Salman Khan- Katrina Kaif action flick 'Ek Tha Tiger', rounds up the top ten spots with a gross national collection of Rs. 184.18 crore.
'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', the film that encouraged young adults to go about living their lives is the only Ranbir Kapoor film that managed to make it to the hundred crore mark, with a total of collection of Rs 185.85 crore.
Director Farah Khan's movie 'Happy New Year', that had an all star cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah collected a total of Rs 188.40 crore. The movie that revolved around a heist and dance show,
Hrithik Roshan's 'Krrish 3', that hit theatres in 2013, remains the only superhero flick that managed to make its way to the top ten highest grossing film in the nation. The third instalment of the film that also starred Priyanka Chopra and Kangana
The 2009 Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R. Madhavan film 'Three Idiots' also managed to walk away with a Rs 202.47 crore loot at the box office.
Salman is no stranger to 100 crore films, his action flick 'Kick' collected an approximate of Rs 214.04 crore.
Salman and Aamir now sit on top of the list with 500 crore films each. However Bollywood's King Khan seemed to have ran out of steam hundreds of crores away from the finish line. 'Chennai Express' had a life time collection of approximately Rs 218.
These films have gone on to rake in millions of rupees world wide, but as far as the Indian market is concerned, this estimated total is a lot less as compared to the overall figures. Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom 3' scorched off all the competition by
Salman Khan's Eid blockbuster 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is not only 2015's highest grossing film, but has also made it to the prestigious 500 crore club. Salman and Kabir struck gold in the world wide box office, and also hit the home run in India with