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Standalone movies turning into franchises is not a new trend for Indian audiences, however, it has become so popular and mainstream over the last decade or so. Sometimes, the story itself demands to be narrated in multiple parts, while sometimes, characters become so popular that the makers decide to encash them by green signaling their sequel, prequel, or spin-offs. Here we present 7 highest grossing Indian Movie series of all time that took the box office by storm globally.
The SS Rajamouli-directed two-part Baahubali franchise stands at the top among the highest-grossing movie series of all time, with a worldwide gross of Rs 2329 crore. The franchise consists of two installments – Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017). Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tammannah Bhatia, and others, the Baahubali movie series is a period action-drama that tells an epic revenge saga in two parts. The magnum opus is known for setting a new benchmark in the Indian cinema and coining the term ‘Pan-India.’
While the first part earned Rs 581 crore globally, the latter clocked a staggering Rs 1748 crore at the worldwide box office, making it the highest grossing Indian movie franchise of all time.
Bankrolled by Hombale Films, Yash starrer KGF franchise took the second spot with a cumulative worldwide gross of Rs 1378 crore. Consisting of two installments- KGF Chapter 1 (2018) and KGF Chapter 2 (2022), the movie series is very popular among the masses. Yash got immense fame and recognition as Rocky Bhai and became one of the most bankable stars of Indian cinema.
The internet is buzzing with speculations about the third installment of the KGF Franchise; however, the makers have yet to take a call officially.
Megastar Salman Khan enjoys a huge fan base in India and abroad. The actor is widely recognized as the ‘Tiger’ of Indian cinema. It’s none other than the Tiger franchise of Bhaijaan that took the third spot in the list.
A crucial part of the YRF Spy Universe, the Tiger movie series consists of three installments: Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and Tiger 3 (2023). The first installment collected Rs 308 crore, the second Rs 565 crore, and the third Rs 449 crore at the worldwide box office, taking its cume to an impressive Rs 1322 crore.
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s movie series is the highest-grosser among Bollywood franchises, but considering the pan-India releases, it secured the third spot.
Thalaivar Rajinikanth is one of the biggest money spinners of Indian cinema. The Superstar starred in Shankar-directed Enthiran (2010), and its sequel, 2.0 (2018), registered a whopping total of Rs 943 crore at the worldwide box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing movie series of all time.
While the first installment of the sci-fi action drama emerged as a big hit, the latter part underperformed at the box office because of its huge production cost.
Mani Ratnam’s epic period drama Ponniyin Selvan is a two-part story. While the first installment was a successful venture, clocking Rs 496 crore at the worldwide box office, the concluding part disappointed with its average business of Rs 350 crore.
However, the total collection of both parts stands at Rs 846 crore gross, which makes it the fifth highest-grossing movie series of all time. The movie stars Chiyan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, and Sobhita Dhulipala in important roles.
Not only Sunny Deol’s filmography but the history of Indian cinema will be incomplete if we don’t mention the Gadar franchise. The Anil Sharma-directed mass-action movie series, set against the backdrop of India & Pakistan, is among the biggest crowd-pullers of modern Indian cinema.
The franchise consists of two parts – Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) and Gadar: The Katha Continues (2023). Both movies registered massive footfalls at the time of their release. They raked over the cumulative worldwide gross collection of Rs 820 crore, making its place among the most grossing movie franchises of Indian cinema.
Elated with the response to Gadar 2, Sunny Deol and Anil Sharma are planning to bring their third installment soon.
Sajid Nadiadwala’s comedy-caper Housefull is one of the biggest movie franchises of Indian cinema and holds immense popularity among the masses. The Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh starrer comedy film franchise includes four installments – Housefull (2010), Housefull 2 (2012), Housefull 3 (2016), and Housefull 4 (2019). While the fifth part is already on the cards, the cume of the Housefull movie series stands at Rs 792 crore globally.
It is the seventh highest grossing film series of all time at the worldwide box office.
Rank
Movie Series
Worldwide Gross Collections
1
Baahubali
Rs 2329 crores
2
KGF
Rs 1378 crores
3
Ek Tha Tiger
Rs 1322 crores
4
Enthiran
Rs 943 crores
5
Ponniyin Selvan
Rs 846 crores
6
Gadar
Rs 820 crores
7
Housefull
Rs 792 crores
Besides these highest grossing Indian movie series of all time, some other notable movie franchises include Dhoom, Golmaal, Dabangg, Krrish, and more. Moreover, the makers are planning cinematic universes according to the new trends these days.
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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M. Night Shyamalan’s latest psychological thriller Trap has just hit theaters this weekend on August 2 and has created a lot of buzz already. One of the most-talked-about aspects of the movie is its ensemble cast, featuring Josh Harnett and Shyamalan’s daughter Saleka, among others.
While Trap has a low chance of becoming one of Shyamalan’s best movies so far, it definitely has become the talk of the town for its storyline, cast, and low production cost, all of which make it a great watch. Take a look at the amazing ensemble cast of the movie.
Harnett recently made a noteworthy comeback with his performance in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 Oscar-winning blockbuster Oppenheimer and has not calmed down since then. After his appearance in Black Mirror Season 6 and a guest appearance in The Bear Season 3, he now takes on the role of a serial killer in Trap.
In the movie, Hartnett portrays Cooper Adams, a disguised serial killer who, while taking his daughter to a pop concert, finds himself in a complex game of cat and mouse with the authorities.
Australian teenager Ariel Donoghue is a rising star in the acting world. Donoghue’s most well-known performances include Tough (2021), Blueback (2022), and Wolf Like Me (2022). At the age of seven, she made her professional acting debut in a 2017 episode of High Life.
During her childhood acting career, she also starred in a number of short films. Without a doubt, Trap is the largest role Donoghue has had thus far. Riley Adams, played by Ariel Donoghue, is Cooper’s daughter, whom he brings to the concert in Trap.
One of Shyamalan’s daughters is Saleka, born in 1996, and Trap is her first feature picture. As a singer and recording artist, her real-life stage name, Saleka, is practically fictionalized into the character of Lady Raven.
Alongside the release of Trap, Saleka released her full first album, Lady Raven, featuring rappers Russ and Kid Cudi, who are all involved in the movie. Additionally, Saleka composed a portion of the original score for her father’s Apple series, Servant.
Hayley Mills made her acting debut in Tiger Bay (1959). Her breakout performance in the 1961 film The Parent Trap as Susan Evers and Sharon McKendrick helped her gain prominence. Throughout her career, Mills has starred in numerous noteworthy movies, mostly for Disney, including Pollyanna (1960) and Whistle Down the Wind (1961).
The 78-year-old British actor took a ten-year break from acting between 1994 and 2004, following which she recently appeared in The Wheel of Time and Wild at Heart. In Trap, Mills portrays Dr. Josephine Grant, an FBI profiler in charge of tracking down Josh Hartnett’s serial killer persona.
Actor Alison Pill is well-known for her roles in some of the most important movies of the 21st century, such as Milk (2008) and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). Before moving on to more mature parts, Pill, a former child actor from Toronto, Canada, made multiple appearances in productions as a young child.
She most recently starred in season 13 of Archer, Star Trek: Picard, Hello Tomorrow!, the original Apple series, and Amazon’s Them. In Trap, Alison Pill portrays Riley’s mother and Cooper’s wife, Rachel Adams.
Rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, is one of the most popular artists in the world. The 2009 debut album Man On the Moon: The End of Day, which featured popular singles including Day ‘n’ Nite, Soundtrack 2: My Life, and Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare), propelled him to stardom.
When Kid Cudi played himself in the movie One Tree Hill in 2010, he made his acting debut. Since then, he has starred in a number of movies and television shows and also developed and performed in the Emmy-winning Netflix animated series Entergalactic. In Trap, Kid Cudi is portraying a character named The Thinker.
Besides the aforementioned actors and characters, the movies features Russell Vitale, aka rapper Russ, as Parker Reign, Lochland Miller as Cooper’s son Logan Adams, Marnie McPhail as Jody’s mother, Jonathan Langdon as a venue employee named Jamie, Vanessa Smythe as Tour Manager, Hailey Summer as The Thinker’s Assistant, and Shyamalan himself as Lady Raven’s Uncle.
The movie is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock, and Shyamalan under the banner of Blinding Edge Pictures.
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