Stree 2 has recently made headlines for its remarkable box office performance, achieving a new milestone despite facing stiff competition from other films on its opening day. Benefiting from its strategic release on Independence Day, the film has managed to draw large audiences and is expected to maintain a strong performance throughout the extended weekend. This achievement prompts a look back at some of the highest box office openings in Bollywood history. Here’s a concise overview of the top five biggest box office openings in Bollywood.
Jawan (2023)
Released in 2023, Jawan stands at the top of the list with an impressive opening day collection.
Budget: Approximately ₹150 crore.
Collection: ₹75 crore in India on opening day.
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara.
Note: Shah Rukh’s second biggest blockbuster after “Pathaan.”
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Pathaan (2023)
Another major release from 2023, Pathaan, achieved significant box office numbers on its opening day.
Budget: Around ₹200 crore.
Collection: ₹57.00 crore in India on its first day (across all languages).
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Highlight: Overcame political controversies and boycott trends.
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Stree 2 (2024)
The latest addition to this list, Stree 2, released on Independence Day 2024 joined the list.
Budget: Estimated at ₹80 crore.
Collection: ₹54.35 crore nett in India on opening day.
Starring: Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.
Unique Factor: Released on Independence Day, outperforming competitors.
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War (2019)
War, released in 2019, made a significant impact with its opening day collection and was a commercial hit for both actors.
Budget: A whopping ₹200 crore.
Collection: ₹53.35 crore across all languages on day one.
Starring: Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.
Success: A commercial hit for both actors.
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Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
Thugs of Hindostan, released in 2018, achieved a strong opening day collection which later became a biggest box office disappointment.
Budget: A staggering ₹300 crore.
Collection: ₹50.75 crore in India on opening day.
Starring: Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Trivia: Despite being a box office disaster, it started strong due to the star pairing.
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These films have set impressive records with their opening day performances, demonstrating the impact of star power, strategic release dates, and audience anticipation in Bollywood’s dynamic film industry.