The opening weekend has become one of the most crucial indicators of a film’s success at the box office. In recent years, Bollywood has witnessed several films delivering massive openings, thanks to strong star power, aggressive marketing, and huge fan anticipation.
In this article, we take a detailed look at Bollywood’s Top 50 Opening Weekend Grossers, featuring the biggest Hindi films that recorded the highest collections in their first three days.
Top 50 Bollywood Opening Weekend Grossers (India Net)
| Rank | Movie Name | Release Date | Opening Weekend (cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Pushpa 2 – The Rule
|
05 Dec 2024
|
291.00
|
|
2
|
Jawan
|
07 Sep 2023
|
286.16
|
|
3
|
Pathaan
|
25 Jan 2023
|
280.75
|
|
4
|
Stree 2
|
15 Aug 2024
|
204.00
|
|
5
|
Animal
|
01 Dec 2023
|
201.76
|
|
6
|
K.G.F – Chapter 2
|
14 Apr 2022
|
193.99
|
|
7
|
Sultan
|
06 Jul 2016
|
180.36
|
|
8
|
War
|
02 Oct 2019
|
166.25
|
|
9
|
Bharat
|
05 Jun 2019
|
150.10
|
|
10
|
Tiger 3
|
12 Nov 2023
|
148.50
|
|
11
|
Gadar 2
|
11 Aug 2023
|
134.88
|
|
12
|
War 2
|
14 Aug 2025
|
130.00
|
|
13
|
Border 2
|
23 Jan 2026
|
129.89
|
|
14
|
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
|
12 Nov 2015
|
129.77
|
|
15
|
Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion
|
28 Apr 2017
|
128.00
|
|
16
|
Singham Again
|
01 Nov 2024
|
125.00
|
|
17
|
Thugs Of Hindostan
|
08 Nov 2018
|
123.00
|
|
18
|
Chhaava
|
14 Feb 2025
|
121.43
|
|
19
|
Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva
|
09 Sep 2022
|
120.75
|
|
20
|
Sanju
|
29 Jun 2018
|
120.06
|
|
21
|
Fighter
|
25 Jan 2024
|
115.30
|
|
22
|
Tiger Zinda Hai
|
22 Dec 2017
|
114.93
|
|
23
|
Padmaavat
|
25 Jan 2018
|
114.00
|
|
24
|
Kalki 2898 AD
|
27 Jun 2024
|
112.15
|
|
25
|
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
|
01 Nov 2024
|
110.20
|
|
26
|
Happy New Year
|
24 Oct 2014
|
108.86
|
|
27
|
Dhoom 3
|
20 Dec 2013
|
107.61
|
|
28
|
Dangal
|
23 Dec 2016
|
107.01
|
|
29
|
05 Dec 2025
|
106.50
|
|
|
30
|
Race 3
|
15 Jun 2018
|
103.00
|
|
31
|
Adipurush
|
16 Jun 2023
|
103.00
|
|
32
|
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
|
17 Jul 2015
|
102.60
|
|
33
|
Dunki
|
21 Dec 2023
|
101.50
|
|
34
|
Chennai Express
|
09 Aug 2013
|
100.42
|
|
35
|
Ek Tha Tiger
|
15 Aug 2012
|
100.16
|
|
36
|
Mission Mangal
|
15 Aug 2019
|
97.56
|
|
37
|
2.0
|
29 Nov 2018
|
97.25
|
|
38
|
PK
|
19 Dec 2014
|
95.41
|
|
39
|
Bang Bang!
|
02 Oct 2014
|
94.13
|
|
40
|
Raees
|
25 Jan 2017
|
93.24
|
|
41
|
Ra.One
|
26 Oct 2011
|
92.00
|
|
42
|
Bodyguard
|
31 Aug 2011
|
88.75
|
|
43
|
Golmaal Again
|
20 Oct 2017
|
87.60
|
|
44
|
Thamma
|
21 Oct 2025
|
86.89
|
|
45
|
Saiyaara
|
18 Jul 2025
|
84.50
|
|
46
|
Kick
|
25 Jul 2014
|
83.83
|
|
47
|
Housefull 5
|
06 Jun 2025
|
81.85
|
|
48
|
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
|
13 Nov 2012
|
80.73
|
|
49
|
Saaho
|
30 Aug 2019
|
79.08
|
|
50
|
Dabangg 3
|
20 Dec 2019
|
78.75
|
👉 These films recorded massive openings due to star power and strong pre-release hype.
What Drives a Big Opening Weekend?
Several factors contribute to massive opening weekend collections:
- Star power (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor)
- Franchise popularity (Tiger, Dhoom, War)
- Advance booking trends
- Holiday or festival release
- Strong marketing campaigns
Box Office Trends
- Opening weekends have grown significantly in the last decade
- ₹100 crore weekend is now a benchmark for big films
- Pan-India releases have boosted Hindi collections
- Overseas markets also influence hype
Why Opening Weekend Matters
The opening weekend sets the tone for a film’s lifetime collection. A strong start often leads to:
- Better screen retention
- Higher footfall in weekdays
- Strong word of mouth
The list of Bollywood’s Top 50 Opening Weekend Grossers reflects the changing dynamics of the Hindi film industry. With increasing budgets and global reach, opening weekend collections are becoming bigger every year.
As upcoming big-budget films hit theatres, new records are expected to be created soon.
