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Amitabh Bachchan is among the very few actors from the bygone era who are still active in the film industry. The legendary actor has always been a bankable star and a huge crowd-puller. The Star of the Millennium, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, is presently enjoying the box office success of Kalki 2898 AD. Here’s taking a look at Amitabh Bachchan’s highest-grossing movies worldwide.
Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles, has topped the box office charts of Big B’s career. Set in a dystopian era, the movie promises world-class VFX, superlative performances, and never-before-seen visuals in Indian cinema.
The epic science fiction presented Bachchan as a Mahabharata immortal warrior, Ashwatthama. Amitabh Bachchan surprised the audience with his amazing ability to pull off high-octane action sequences and emerged as the biggest takeaway from the multi-starrer movie. The actor gained immense critical acclaim owing to his stupendous performance.
The magnum opus, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, ended its theatrical run on a superb note. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie grossed Rs 980 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing movie of Amitabh Bachchan’s career.
Helmed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, Thugs Of Hindostan stars Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the lead roles. Set against the backdrop of British rule in India, the period action drama tells the story of thugs (looteras). The movie marked the first-ever collaboration between Aamir Khan and Big B.
YRF’s production venture, released in 2018, generated considerable buzz but couldn’t meet expectations. Thugs of Hindostan opened with a smashing opening of more than Rs 50 crore at the box office but didn’t see any significant spike in the following days.
The movie collected over Rs 305 crore at the worldwide box office, including the China returns. It secured the second spot among Amitabh Bachchan’s highest-grossing movies worldwide.
Piku stars Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. The Shoojit Sircar-directed movie is a light-hearted comedy-drama that follows the story of a daughter trying her best to take care of her old father, dealing with gastric problems.
The much-loved movie not only garnered critical acclaim but also box office success. While the critics appreciated it for its screenplay, performances, and humour in writing, the audience showered love at the ticket window. Piku was a successful venture that smashed a total of Rs 141 crore globally by the end of its theatrical run. Moreover, it became the third-highest grosser in Amitabh Bachchan’s long-standing career.
The icing on the cake is that the 80-year-old won his fourth National award for outstanding performance in Piku.
Directed by Karan Johar, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham stars an ensemble that includes Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, and Jaya Bachchan in pivotal roles. The family drama was released in 2001 and emerged as a huge commercial success in India and overseas markets. Popular as K3G, the Dharma Productions’ venture raked in a total of Rs 140 crore worldwide and was declared a big blockbuster at the box office.
The movie has insane rewatch value. It was hugely celebrated on its satellite release, too. Be it songs, characters, or dialogues, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham delivered a pleasing family movie in every aspect. Over time, it has attained the status of a cult classic.
The Karan Johar directorial stands fourth among Amitabh Bachchan’s highest-grossing movies.
Bankrolled by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, Badla stars Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and Amrita Singh in the leading roles. It is a mystery-thriller drama directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The movie was appreciated for its nail-biting screenplay and shocking climax revelation.
Badla enjoyed both critical and commercial appreciation. The 2019 released revenge story grossed Rs 137 crore globally and emerged as the fifth highest-grossing movie of Amitabh Bachchan’s career.
Another Karan Johar directorial that made it to the list! Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, and Amitabh Bachchan in pivotal roles. The musical drama movie explored the themes of marital infidelity and dysfunctional relationships.
The movie was a major success, grossing a total box office collection of Rs 115 crore worldwide. It secured the sixth spot among Amitabh Bachchan’s highest-grossing movies at the global box office.
Helmed by Aniruddha Roy Chaudhary, Pink is a hard-hitting courtroom drama starring Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andria Tairang, Angad Bedi, and Piyush Mishra in pivotal roles. The movie, written by Sujoy Ghosh, received widespread critical acclaim for its subject, dialogues, screenplay, and performances. It was a big commercial success at the box office and was later remade in other regional languages.
Pink grossed over a collection of Rs 108 Crore and became the seventh highest-grossing movie of Amitabh Bachchan’s career.
Rank
Movie
Box Office
1
Kalki 2898 AD
Rs 980 cr
2
Thugs Of Hindostan
Rs 305 cr
3
Piku
Rs 141 cr
4
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Rs 140 cr
5
Badla
Rs 137 cr
6
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Rs 115 cr
7
Pink
Rs 108 cr
On the work front, the actor is currently hosting the reality TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16. Amitabh Bachchan will next be seen in Vettaiyan, sharing screen space with Rajinikanth. He also has The Intern with Deepika Padukone and a Gujarati movie in the pipeline.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
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My Lady Jane, the popular historically British drama, was axed at Prime Video despite a successful first season. While the reason for the cancellation was not announced by either the makers or the streaming platform, the viewers were highly disappointed.
A week after the streamer announced its decision, the fans filed an online petition demanding the series return to the OTT. The campaign has been filed under the name Save My Lady Jane and has collected more than 20,000 signatures.
Only within the first two months of the season premiere My Lady Jane managed to get the audience’s attention and love. Through the campaign being hosted online, the fans have requested that the streaming giant consider the viewership and fan following of the show and ask the makers to reconsider the decision.
The petition was created on Change.org on July 15, and the description of the website read, “Show your support for this unique storytelling.” Another statement read, “Demand the return of My Lady Jane.”
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Moreover, the campaign published on the internet urged users to check the ratings of the show on X.com, IMDB, and Rotten Tomatoes. Also, an email template released by the fans was sent out to the COO of Amazon Prime, Alberg Cheng, in which the fans penned their dejected feelings.
The template read, “I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment over the cancellation of My Lady Jane on Prime Video. As a loyal Prime Video member, I am genuinely shocked by this decision, and I am seriously considering ending my membership.”
It further stated, “I did not expect this from Amazon or Prime, companies that usually claim to value their customers. This cancellation and the widespread outcry it has sparked clearly show otherwise.”
The template also revealed that the plot of the show resonated with the audience on a “deeper level,” and the decision to cancel the show didn’t feel right.
My Lady Jane revolves around the story of Lady Jane Grey, who has been declared the Queen of the reign overnight. However, the path to the throne is not easy for her, as her enemies are ready to destroy her and gain power.
As per the logline of the show, “Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guildford lived during the reign of Edward, son of Henry VIII. She unexpectedly finds herself crowned Queen overnight and becomes the target of criminals who want her throne and her head.”
The first season of My Lady Jane is available to stream on Prime Video.
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