female lead superhit movies
Female-oriented superhit films: There has been a belief in Bollywood that a big male star is required for the success of a film. But in recent years, many such films have come which have changed this thinking. From Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree 2' to Vidya Balan's 'The Dirty Picture', women-centric films have proved that with a good story and great acting, any film can be successful at the box office. Let us know about those five films which challenged this notion.
Stree 2 earned more than Rs 850 crore
Film: Stree 2 (2024) | Lead Actress: Shraddha Kapoor Worldwide collection: around Rs 850-875 crore
Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree 2' performed brilliantly at the box office. This horror-comedy film, released on 15 August 2024, attracted the audience. Shraddha's character is important in the film and the secret of its story is its strength. It also includes actors like Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee. However, the main attraction of the film is Shraddha Kapoor's character. Its earnings were more than Rs 850 crore.
The Kerala Story's collection of Rs 304 crores
Film: The Kerala Story (2023) | Lead Actress: Adah Sharma Worldwide collection: around Rs 304 crore
Adah Sharma's 'The Kerala Story' surprised everyone at the box office after its release. Its story and theme were discussed across the country, but the audience liked it. Adah played the lead role in the film and the story was based on her character's experiences. This film made great money even without any big male star, whose worldwide collection was around Rs 304 crore.
The trio of three actresses did wonders in the crew.
Movie: The Crew (2024) | Lead Actress: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon. Worldwide collection: around Rs 157 crore
'Crew' is a film that shows that women-oriented films cannot be made only on serious issues. Released in 2024, this film tells the story of three air hostesses. It has an interesting mix of comedy, difficult situations and gold smuggling. The chemistry of the three actresses made the film successful and its worldwide earning was Rs 157 crore.
Neerja: Sonam Kapoor's strong acting won hearts
Movie: Neerja (2016) Lead Actress: Sonam Kapoor Worldwide collection: around Rs 135 crore
'Neerja' is based on a true story, in which Sonam Kapoor played the character of Neerja Bhanot. This film is an example of bravery and humanity. Sonam's acting made the audience emotional. The film grossed Rs 135 crore and was awarded the Best Hindi Feature Film at the 64th National Film Awards.
The Dirty Picture: Vidya Balan changed the picture of women's films
Film: The Dirty Picture (2011) | Lead Actress: Vidya Balan Worldwide collection: around Rs 117 crore
'The Dirty Picture' worked to change the image of female artists in Hindi cinema. Vidya Balan played the character of Silk in this film, which is a story of struggle and identity. The film grossed Rs 116.55 crore and Vidya received the National Film Award for Best Actress for the role.