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2. Dangal – Starring Aamir Khan, this sports drama film based on the true story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, earned over ₹2,024 crore worldwide. |
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3. Secret Superstar – Another Aamir Khan starrer, this musical drama film earned over ₹966 crore worldwide. |
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4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan – Starring Salman Khan, this emotional drama film earned over ₹969 crore worldwide. |
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5. PK – Starring Aamir Khan, this satirical comedy film earned over ₹832 crore worldwide. |
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6. Sultan – Another Salman Khan starrer, this sports drama film earned over ₹623 crore worldwide. |
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7. Sanju – Based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, this biographical film starring Ranbir Kapoor earned over ₹586 crore worldwide. |
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8. Padmaavat – Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this historical drama film starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor earned over ₹585 crore worldwide. |
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9. Kabir Singh – Starring Shahid Kapoor, this romantic drama film earned over ₹379 crore worldwide. |
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10. Uri: The Surgical Strike – Directed by Aditya Dhar, this action film based on the true events of the 2016 Uri attack earned over ₹342 crore worldwide. |
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Important Facts: |
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1. Bollywood is the largest film industry in India and one of the largest in the world, producing over 1,000 films annually. |
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2. The box office collection of Bollywood movies is a combination of domestic and international earnings, with overseas markets like North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia contributing significantly to the total revenue. |
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3. The success of a Bollywood movie at the box office is often determined by factors like star power, story, direction, music, and marketing. |
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4. Bollywood movies have a global fanbase and are screened in over 90 countries, making them a significant cultural export for India. |
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5. The Indian film industry has evolved over the years, with filmmakers experimenting with different genres and storytelling techniques to cater to a diverse audience. |