The Christmas season, often regarded as Bollywood's golden period, is a prime choice for big-ticket releases.
For decades, the bollywood has delivered numerous blockbuster hits during Christmas festive season, attracting massive crowds to theaters while collecting record-breaking numbers at the box office. Here are some of Bollywood's biggest Christmas box office hits, which have set milestones in Indian cinema.
Aamir Khan, the undisputed king of Christmas releases, delivered the biggest hits of Bollywood. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film tells an inspiring journey of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, Geeta and Babita excelling in Asian Games. Even after many years if its release, Dangal is a benchmark for both storytelling and box office success. Released on December 23, Dangal earned over ₹2,000 crore globally, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
Almost a decade ago, Aamir Khan cemented his reputation as the "Christmas King" of with this comedy drama. Released on December 19, this Rajkumar Hirani-directorial blended humor with social commentary brilliantly, exploring burning themes of religion and blind faith. The unique storytelling, supported by heartwarming performances and music, PK captivated audiences, which later became the first bollywood film to cross ₹300 crore domestically.
The sequel to the 2012 blockbuster ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, roared into theaters on December 22, 2017. Packed with high-octane action sequences, the film struck a chord with Salman’s massive fan base. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Tiger Zinda Hai collected over ₹570 crore worldwide.
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The exceptional combo of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani started with this heartwarming tale of friendship, ambition, and self-discovery. Released on December 25, 2009, 3 Idiots became an instant classic, which was the first bollywood movie to collect 200 crore on Indian box-office. Even today, this perfect blend of humor with poignant life lessons is a comfort movie for a vast amount of audience.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Bajirao Mastani earned critical acclaim as well as commercial success even after clashing with Shah Rukh Khan’s Dilwale. This epic tale of love and war, with its grand visuals, powerful performances by Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra, earned over ₹350 crore globally.
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Shah Rukh Khan brought both charisma and thrills to the Christmas box office with Don 2. This Farhan Akhtar-directorial sequel to the 2006 hit Don saw the King Khan reprising the role of suave anti-hero. Collecting around ₹280 crore worldwide, Don 2 added glamour and excitement to the Christmas season.
Salman Khan brought back the beloved character Chulbul Pandey with a mix of humor, romance, and action. While not as impactful as its predecessor, Dabangg 2 still attracted massive crowds and collected over ₹250 crore worldwide.
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Christmas releases often benefit from various factors. The holiday season encourages people to step out with families and enjoy movies together, which ensures higher footfalls. Moreover, the bollywood brings the big-budget, star-studded ventures promising grandeur and entertainment during this festive season. Be it Aamir Khan’s socially conscious movies or Salman Khan’s mass appeal along with Shah Rukh Khan’s enduring charm, Bollywood’s Christmas hits have consistently provided something for everyone.
Despite massive box-office numbers, these movies are cherished by fans for years. As the tradition continues, movie lovers are eagerly waiting for the big Christmas release this year, Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, Kreethy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi.
