List of highest-grossing Indian films
The list of highest-grossing Indian films ranks Indian movies by worldwide box office revenue, with different rankings sometimes used for worldwide gross, India gross, or inflation-adjusted earnings.
The list of highest-grossing Indian films ranks Indian movies by worldwide box office revenue, with different rankings sometimes used for worldwide gross, India gross, or inflation-adjusted earnings. Recent box-office reporting places *Dangal* at or near the top for worldwide gross, while other publications note that rankings can change depending on currency conversion, language versions, and whether re-releases are counted.
Criteria used in rankings
Box-office rankings for Indian films are not uniform. Some lists measure worldwide gross, others measure Indian domestic gross, and some adjust for inflation or convert from multiple currencies.
Modern highest-grossing films
Contemporary lists are led by large-scale pan-Indian releases and star-driven blockbusters. Titles such as *Dangal*, *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion*, *Pushpa 2*, *RRR*, *KGF Chapter 2*, *Jawan*, and *Pathaan* appear repeatedly in current top-10 lists.
Historical milestones
*Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* marked an important box-office milestone by becoming the first Indian film to cross ₹1,000 crore worldwide. Earlier-era comparisons may change when adjusted for inflation, with *Mughal-e-Azam* sometimes cited as the highest in that framework.
Ranking disputes and methodology
Different publications use different methodologies, so the ordering and totals can vary. This is especially true when figures are reported after release, after later re-runs, or after exchange-rate adjustments.
Key facts
- Recent worldwide box-office lists place *Dangal* first, with gross figures around ₹2,059–₹2,070 crore.
- *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* is widely cited as the first Indian film to cross ₹1,000 crore worldwide.
- Several newer blockbusters, including *Pushpa 2*, *RRR*, *KGF Chapter 2*, *Jawan*, and *Pathaan*, appear near the top of current lists.
- Some sources rank films differently because they use India gross instead of worldwide gross.
- Inflation-adjusted lists can produce a different “highest-grossing” film; *Mughal-e-Azam* is sometimes cited in that context.
Indian films regularly perform strongly in Canadian theatres, and Canadian distributors and audiences are part of the wider international box-office that contributes to worldwide gross totals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide?
Which Indian film was the first to earn ₹1,000 crore worldwide?
Why do different lists show different rankings?
Does the highest-grossing Indian film stay the same across all languages?
Is there a separate list for inflation-adjusted earnings?
References
- Koimoi — https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/all-time-grossers/highest-indian-grossers-worldwide/Supports: Current worldwide gross ranking showing Dangal first and other recent top-grossing Indian films.
- Jagran Josh — https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/top-10-highest-grossing-indian-movies-of-all-time-1722623104-1Supports: Top Indian films by gross and current ranking context.
- Koimoi — https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/all-time-grossers/koimoi-top-100-bollywood-box-office-grossers/Supports: Indian domestic/Hindi-language box-office ranking demonstrating methodology differences.
- The Quint — https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/ten-highest-grossing-bollywood-films-of-all-time-inflationSupports: Inflation-adjusted ranking discussion and Mughal-e-Azam comparison.
- Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/1000_Crore_ClubSupports: Baahubali 2 as first Indian film to gross over ₹1,000 crore worldwide.
- The Indian Express — https://www.indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/top-10-indian-movies-highest-worldwide-box-office-collections-2025-10060465/Supports: Worldwide top-10 ranking and gross figures for major Indian films.