List of most expensive Indian films
Appearance
This is a list of the most expensive Indian films, with budgets given in Indian rupees. These lists include upcoming films.
Current ranking
Title | Year | Language | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Hindi | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹1.80 billion (US$22 million) | [1] |
Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Hindi | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.75 billion (US$21 million) | [1] |
Dilwale | 2015 | Hindi | Red Chillies Entertainment Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹1.65 billion (US$20 million) | [1] |
Bang Bang! | 2014 | Hindi | Fox Star Studios | ₹1.60 billion (US$19 million) | [1] |
Happy New Year | 2014 | Hindi | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.50 billion (US$18 million) | [1] |
Bajirao Mastani | 2015 | Hindi | SLB Films | ₹1.45 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Sultan | 2016 | Hindi | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.40 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Kick | 2014 | Hindi | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment | ₹1.40 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Mohenjo Daro | 2016 | Hindi | Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited | ₹1.38 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
PK | 2014 | Hindi | Vinod Chopra Films Rajkumar Hirani Films |
₹1.35 billion (US$16 million) | [1] |
Enthiran | 2010 | Tamil | Sun Pictures | ₹1.32 billion (US$16 million) | [2] |
Ra.One | 2011 | Hindi | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.30 billion (US$16 million) | [1] |
Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | Hindi | Salman Khan Films Kabir Khan Films |
₹1.25 billion (US$15 million) | [1] |
Kochadaiiyaan | 2014 | Tamil | Eros International Media One Global Entertainment Cinemorphic |
₹1.25 billion (US$15 million) | [3] |
Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹1.2 billion (US$14 million) | [4] | |
Puli | 2015 | Tamil | SKT Studios | ₹1.18 billion (US$14 million) | [5] |
Bombay Velvet | 2015 | Hindi | Fox Star Studios | ₹1.18 billion (US$14 million) | [1] |
Chennai Express | 2013 | Hindi | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.15 billion (US$14 million) | [1] |
Brothers | 2015 | Hindi | Dharma Productions | ₹1.12 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | Hindi | Fox Star Studios Inspired Entertainment Friday FilmWorks |
₹1.10 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Welcome Back | 2015 | Hindi | Base Industries Group | ₹1.08 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Fan | 2016 | Hindi | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.05 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Singham Returns | 2014 | Hindi | Ajay Devgn Films Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹1.05 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Jai Ho | 2014 | Hindi | Sohail Khan Productions | ₹1.02 billion (US$12 million) | [1] |
Kabali | 2016 | Tamil | V. Creations | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [6] |
I | 2015 | Tamil | Aascar Film | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [7] |
Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | 2013 | Hindi | Balaji Motion Pictures | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [1] |
Historical timeline
Year | Title | Budget (est.) | Language | Ref. |
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1933 | Savitri | ₹1 million (equivalent to ₹330 million or US$3.9 million in 2023) | Telugu | [8][9] |
1948 | Chandralekha | ₹3 million (equivalent to ₹340 million or US$4.1 million in 2023) | Tamil | [10] |
1957 | Mother India | ₹3.5 million (equivalent to ₹350 million or US$4.2 million in 2023) | Hindi | [11] |
1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | ₹10.5 million (equivalent to ₹940 million or US$11 million in 2023) | Hindi | [12][13] |
1975 | Sholay | ₹30 million (equivalent to ₹840 million or US$10 million in 2023) | Hindi | [14] |
1998 | Jeans | ₹200 million (equivalent to ₹900 million or US$11 million in 2023) | Tamil | [15] |
2001 | Lagaan | ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹1,000 million or US$12 million in 2023) | Hindi | [16] |
2002 | Devdas | ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹1.9 billion or US$23 million in 2023) | Hindi | [17] |
2008 | Dasavathaaram | ₹700 million (equivalent to ₹2.0 billion or US$23 million in 2023) | Tamil | [18] |
2009 | Blue | ₹800 million (equivalent to ₹2.0 billion or US$24 million in 2023) | Hindi | [19] |
2010 | Enthiran | ₹1.32 billion (equivalent to ₹3.0 billion or US$35 million in 2023) | Tamil | [2] |
2013 | Dhoom 3 | ₹1.75 billion (equivalent to ₹3.0 billion or US$36 million in 2023) | Hindi | [1] |
2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | ₹1.80 billion (equivalent to ₹2.7 billion or US$33 million in 2023) | Hindi | [1] |
Most expensive films by language
Most expensive Bengali films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
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Chander Pahar | 2013 | Shree Venkatesh Films | ₹150 million (US$1.8 million) | [20] |
Macho Mustanaa | 2013 | Remac Filmz | ₹70 million (US$840,000) | [21] |
Mishawr Rawhoshyo | 2013 | Shree Venkatesh Films | ₹70 million (US$840,000) | [20] |
Most expensive English films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
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Finding Fanny | 2014 | Maddock Films | ₹290 million (US$3.5 million) | [22] |
Veeram | 2016 | Chandrakala Arts | ₹200 million (US$2.4 million) | [23] |
Delhi Belly | 2011 | Aamir Khan Productions | ₹230 million (US$2.8 million) | [24] |
Dhobi Ghat | 2011 | Aamir Khan Productions | ₹130 million (US$1.6 million) | [25] |
The Last Lear | 2007 | Planman Motion Pictures | ₹110 million (US$1.3 million) | [26] |
Most expensive Hindi films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹1.80 billion (US$22 million) | [1] |
Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.75 billion (US$21 million) | [1] |
Dilwale | 2015 | Red Chillies Entertainment Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹1.65 billion (US$20 million) | [1] |
Bang Bang! | 2014 | Fox Star Studios | ₹1.60 billion (US$19 million) | [1] |
Happy New Year | 2014 | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.50 billion (US$18 million) | [1] |
Bajirao Mastani | 2015 | SLB Films | ₹1.45 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Sultan | 2016 | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.40 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Kick | 2014 | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment | ₹1.40 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
Mohenjo Daro | 2016 | Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited | ₹1.38 billion (US$17 million) | [1] |
PK | 2014 | Vinod Chopra Films Rajkumar Hirani Films |
₹1.35 billion (US$16 million) | [1] |
Ra.One | 2011 | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.30 billion (US$16 million) | [1] |
Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | Salman Khan Films Kabir Khan Films |
₹1.25 billion (US$15 million) | [1] |
Bombay Velvet | 2015 | Fox Star Studios | ₹1.18 billion (US$14 million) | [1] |
Chennai Express | 2013 | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹1.15 billion (US$14 million) | [1] |
Brothers | 2015 | Dharma Productions | ₹1.12 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | Fox Star Studios Inspired Entertainment Friday FilmWorks |
₹1.10 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Welcome Back | 2015 | Base Industries Group | ₹1.08 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Fan | 2016 | Yash Raj Films | ₹1.05 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Singham Returns | 2014 | Ajay Devgn Films Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹1.05 billion (US$13 million) | [1] |
Jai Ho | 2014 | Sohail Khan Productions | ₹1.02 billion (US$12 million) | [1] |
Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! | 2013 | Balaji Motion Pictures | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [1] |
Most expensive Kannada films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
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Jaguar (2016 film) | 2016 | Channambika Films | ₹750 million (US$9.0 million) | [27] |
Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna | 2012 | Anand Appugol | ₹260 million (US$3.1 million) | [28] |
Maanikya | 2014 | MNK Movies | ₹190 million (US$2.3 million) | [28] |
Ranavikrama | 2015 | Jayanna Combines | ₹150 million (US$1.8 million) | [28] |
Mungaru Male 2 | 2016 | E. K. Pictures | ₹100 million (US$1.2 million) | [29] |
Most expensive Malayalam films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
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Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | 2009 | Sree Gokulam Films | ₹270 million (US$3.2 million) | [30] |
Pulimurugan | 2016 | Mulakupadam Films | ₹250 million (US$3.0 million) | [31] |
Veeram | 2016 | Chandrakala Arts | ₹200 million (US$2.4 million) | [23] |
Urumi | 2011 | August Cinema | ₹200 million (US$2.4 million) | [32] |
Double Barrel | 2015 | August Cinema | ₹160 million (US$1.9 million) | [33] |
Ennu Ninte Moideen | 2015 | Newton Movies | ₹120 million (US$1.4 million) | [34] |
Casanovva | 2012 | Confident Entertainment Aashirvad Cinemas |
₹120 million (US$1.4 million) | [35][36] |
Peruchazhi | 2014 | Friday Film House | ₹100 million (US$1.2 million) | [37] |
Bangalore Days | 2014 | Anwar Rasheed Entertainment Weekend Blockbusters |
₹90 million (US$1.1 million) | [38] |
Cousins | 2014 | Vyshakha Cinemas | ₹90 million (US$1.1 million) | [39] |
Most expensive Marathi films
Movie | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | ref(s) |
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Lai Bhaari | 2014 | Mumbai Film Company | ₹150 million (US$1.8 million) | [40] |
Pyaar Vali Love Story | 2014 | Cinema Company India Pvt Ltd Dreaming 24/7 Productions and STV Network Pvt Ltd |
₹75 million (US$900,000) | [41] |
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions | ₹70 million (US$840,000) | [40] |
Timepass 2 | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions | ₹50 million (US$600,000) | [40] |
Classmates | 2015 | Video Palace and Media monks | ₹50 million (US$600,000) | [42] |
Shortcut | 2015 | M K Motion Pictures & Chitrakar Films | ₹45 million (US$540,000) | [43] |
Sairat | 2016 | Essel Vision Productions, Aatpat Production | ₹40 million (US$480,000) | [44] |
Baji | 2014 | DAR Motion Pictures | ₹40 million (US$480,000) | [45] |
Fakta Ladh Mhana | 2011 | Great Maratha Entertainment Mirah Entertainment |
₹40 million (US$480,000) | [46] |
Most expensive Tamil films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Enthiran | 2010 | Sun Pictures | ₹1.32 billion (US$16 million) | [2] |
Kochadaiiyaan | 2014 | Eros International Media One Global Entertainment Cinemorphic |
₹1.25 billion (US$15 million) | [3] |
Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹1.2 billion (US$14 million) | [4] |
Puli | 2015 | SKT Studios | ₹1.18 billion (US$14 million) | [5]` |
Kabali | 2016 | V. Creations | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [6] |
I | 2015 | Aascar Film | ₹1.00 billion (US$12 million) | [7] |
Lingaa | 2014 | Eros International | ₹800 million (US$9.6 million) | [47] |
7aum Arivu | 2011 | Red Giant Movies | ₹800 million (US$9.6 million) | [48] |
24 | 2016 | 2D Entertainment | ₹700 million (US$8.4 million) | [49] |
Kaththi | 2014 | Ayngaran International and Lyca Productions | ₹700 million (US$8.4 million) | [47] |
Theri | 2016 | V. Creations | ₹650 million (US$7.8 million) | [50] |
Thozha | 2016 | PVP Cinema | ₹650 million (US$7.8 million) | [51] |
Most expensive Telugu films
Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹1.20 billion (US$14 million) | [4] |
Rudhramadevi | 2015 | Gunaa Team Works | ₹800 million (US$9.6 million) | [52] |
Sardaar Gabbar Singh | 2016 | Pawan Kalyan Creative Works Northstar Entertainment Eros International |
₹750 million (US$9.0 million) | [53] |
Brahmotsavam | 2015 | G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd PVP cinema |
₹750 million (US$9.0 million) | [54] |
Jaguar (2016 film) | 2016 | Channambika Films | ₹750 million (US$9.0 million) | [55] |
Srimanthudu | 2015 | G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd Mythri Movie Makers |
₹700 million (US$8.4 million) | [56] |
1: Nenokkadine | 2014 | 14 Reels Entertainment | ₹700 million (US$8.4 million) | [57] |
Oopiri | 2016 | PVP Cinema | ₹650 million (US$7.8 million) | [51] |
Aagadu | 2014 | 14 Reels Entertainment | ₹650 million (US$7.8 million) | [58] |
Thoofan | 2013 | Prakash Mehra Productions Flying Turtle Films |
₹600 million (US$7.2 million) | [59] |
Attarintiki Daredi | 2013 | Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra | ₹550 million (US$6.6 million) | [60] |
Baadshah | 2013 | Parameswara Art Productions | ₹550 million (US$6.6 million) | [61] |
See also
- List of most expensive films
- List of most expensive non-English-language films
- List of highest-grossing films
- List of highest-grossing Indian films
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