These 5 films beat Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 despite it a roaring success at box-office, their names are…
In 2024, several small-budget films from South to Bollywood surprised everyone by becoming massive hits. No one expected these films to receive such an overwhelming response.
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 has earned over Rs 1000 crores in India and Rs 1500 crores worldwide, filling the makers’ pockets with profits. However, to achieve such massive success, the makers took a huge risk by investing Rs 500 crores into the film. But imagine films made with just a fraction of that budget, earning several times more than their cost—such a deal would be a huge win for any producer.
Here are the top 5 low-budget films of 2024
In 2024, several small-budget films from South to Bollywood surprised everyone by becoming massive hits. No one expected these films to receive such an overwhelming response and turn into instant blockbusters. What sets these films apart is that they didn’t require extravagant budgets or heavy promotions. Despite this, they made a huge impact at the box office. While Pushpa 2 has made over Rs 1000 crores, it has only managed to double its budget. In contrast, the films on this list have earned 4 to 5 times their investment.
Hanuman
This South Indian film, with a budget of just Rs 40 crores, earned a whopping Rs 350 crores worldwide. It made nearly 9 times its investment, bringing in substantial profits for the makers. The story revolves around a young man who gains the powers of Lord Hanuman.
Munjya
This horror-comedy had a budget of only Rs 30 crores but went on to earn Rs130 crores worldwide, making more than 4 times its budget.
Kill
Known for its intense violence, Kill made waves in Indian cinema. With a budget of just Rs 20 crores, it grossed Rs 40 crores at the box office, doubling its investment. The film was so well-received that it inspired Hollywood to plan a similar movie.
Laapataaa Ladies
Produced by Aamir Khan’s home production, this film had a modest budget of Rs 4-5 crores. After releasing on OTT, it grossed Rs 25 crores, becoming the most-watched film on the platform. The film earned 5 times its budget.
Manjummel Boys
Based on a true story from 2006, this film was made for Rs 20 crores and grossed around Rs 200 crores, making a tenfold return on its budget. It captured a lot of attention with its compelling narrative.
These films prove that sometimes small investments can yield extraordinary returns, surprising the industry and audiences alike!
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