Larger-than-life set, mind-blowing action sequence, and star-studded cast, for a long period of time, this has been the mantra of nurturing blockbuster movies in the industry. But the time has changed and the taste of the Bollywood buffs has also changed, now they are looking forward to something out of the average and heart-touching, even though it doesn’t have such lavish highlights. Over the years, we have seen audiences pushing small-budget movies forward the blockbuster line. Today here we bring you the top 10 small budget Bollywood movies that become massive successful:
1. The Kashmir Files: Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files has been garnering applauds and appreciation from everywhere for every right reason. And the magic of the movie can be seen in its Box-Office collection. Made with a budget of 25 crores rupees, the movie has earned 200 crores rupees at the box office.
2. Stree: Perfect mix of comedy and horror, Stree is a delight the watch and that’s the reason it took just 18 days for the movie to enter the 100-crore club. The movie was made on the budget of 20 crore rupees. The total box office collection of the movie was more than 120 crores.
3. Badhai Ho: Made on a budget of just 30 crores, the movie made 132.65 crores at the box office. The stereotype-breaking story of the movie and the dialogues of the movie impressed the audience the most and helped it be a blockbuster.
4. Raazi: The chemistry of Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt did the true magic on the big screen. Movies portraying the story of an undercover Indian agent, who marries a high profile, Pakistani official was made on the budget of 40 crores. But it was the hard-hitting performances that helped the movie earn a final collection of ₹158.77 crores.
5. Hindi Medium: The story of this Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar starrer comedy-drama was like a breath of fresh air in the midst of commercial potboilers with the same old plot. Made on a budget of ₹23 crores, the movie - that people found hilariously relatable - managed to earn a collection of almost ₹70 crores at the Box Office.
6. Secret Superstar: Produced by Aamir Khan, Secret Superstar is motivating in every aspect. The story of a girl belonging to a conservative Muslim family who aspires to become a musician pumps motivation in our veins. With no commercial star, the movie was made on the budget of 18 crores and managed a worldwide collection of ₹121.59 crores.
7. Newton: Despite being made on a small budget of ₹15 crores, Newton was the unexpected hit of the 2017 and rightfully so. India's official entry into the Oscars, the movie did not just have a great storyline but also showcased exceptionally brilliant performances by both Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi. No wonder the movie made a lifetime collection of ₹22.80 crores.
8. Shubh Mangal Savdhan: The chemistry of Ayushmann Khuranna and Bhumi Pednaker is being loved by the audience, since they were first seen in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. Made on a budget of ₹25 crores, the movie had a final collection of almost ₹60 crores.
9. Andhadhun: This black comedy thriller had people on the edge of their seats throughout the movie. Made on a budget of only ₹25 crores, the thriller saw Tabu and Ayushmann in completely different roles. It has already earned a collection of ₹72.37 crores and is currently still running at the movie screens.
10. Bareily Ki Barfi: Bareilly Ki Barfi was a definite surprise when it released. It fit perfectly into the genre of a romantic comedy, and yet managed to give us a refreshing, relatable and hilarious love story. Made on a budget of ₹20 crores, the movie went on to have a final collection of ₹50 crores.
