End of 2023: Jawans and Animals, a look back at Bollywood’s biggest hits

2023 belonged to Bollywood. I have no hesitation in admitting that. The year kicked off with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pattern’, which marked the superstar’s grand comeback on screen after a four-year hiatus. Following that, “Jawan” also received a great response from the public. The latest movie to wow the audience is undoubtedly Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor in a never-seen-before avatar. As 2023 comes to an end, here are the top 10 biggest hits of 2023 in Bollywood. Please check.

animal

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, is enjoying unstoppable momentum at the box office. This exciting action entertainer revolves around a son’s love for his father which slowly turns into an obsession. Released on December 1st, ‘Animal’ has successfully entered the 700 million club.

pathan

Shah Rukh Khan once again proves why he is called the Badshah of Bollywood. After his last few films failed to impress the masses at the box office, King Khan took a break for almost four years, but in a pattern, he returned with much fanfare. The action actor also featured Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in important roles. Pathan minted over Rs 100 crore at the ticket counter.

Gadar 2

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel’s 2001 blockbuster ‘Gadar’ paved the way for the film’s sequel to be revived 21 years later. Apart from the romance of Tara Singh (Sunny Deol) and Sakeena (Ameesha Patel), Gadar 2 mainly revolved around the relationship between father and son. While the public cheered for Sunny Deol, Utkarsh Sharma’s on-screen performance as the actor’s son was highly appreciated. Gadar 2 collected more than Rs 600 crore for him.

tiger 3

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Ek Tha Tiger series has a separate fan base. The same thing happened when the third sequel of the movie, Tiger 3, premiered on the big screen on November 12th. Director Manesh Sharma once again chronicles the journey of Zoya (Katrina) and Tiger (Salman) as they face personal challenges from enemy forces. Saving my family and my country comes first. Tiger 3 grossed him over Rs 450 million worldwide and made a name for himself in the blockbuster category.

story of kerala

This highly controversial film features Adah Sharma and revolves around the exploitation of Islam for terrorism. The powerful story and tragic story contributed to the film’s worldwide earnings of 300 million rupees.

Rocky Orr Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Karan Johar has taken us on a sweet nostalgic journey to the days of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham with this film with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The story of his two conflicting personalities, Rocky Randhawa and Rani Chatterjee, formed the core of a lively and feel-good film. Rebelled against love, they overcome family problems to prove that love is more important than anything else. With powerful performances, grand sets and peppy dance numbers, this KJo directorial of his earned him over Rs 350 crore worldwide.

Jawan

After Pattern, Shah Rukh Khan barged into the theaters with another action entertainer, which had a social message at its core. Atlee’s Jawan, which emphasized the importance of voting, became one of his biggest blockbusters in 2023.

Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani and Ridhi Dogra were excellent in their roles, but the antagonist, Vijay Sethupathi, was chilling. Jawan, released on September 7, has minted over Rs 11,000 crore worldwide.