List of most expensive Indian films
This is a list of the most expensive Indian films, with budgets given in Indian rupees and US dollars.
Most expensive Indian films
Note: Films produced in a certain language may not necessarily be from that industry. For instance, films recorded in Hindi/Hindustani may not necessarily be produced in Bollywood.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Primary language(s) | Status | Ref. |
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1 | 2.0 | 2018 | Lyca Productions | ₹570 crore (US$80 million) | Tamil | Released | [1] |
2 | Ponniyin Selvan | 2021 | Lyca Productions | ₹500 crore (US$70 million) | Tamil | Filming | [2] |
3 | RRR | 2021 | DVV Entertainment | ₹350 crore (US$49 million)–₹400 crore (US$56 million) | Telugu | Filming | [3] |
4 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹350 crore (US$49 million) | Hindi, Tamil, Telugu | Released | [4][5] |
5 | Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$42 million) | Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam | Filming | [6][7] |
6 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Production Company | ₹270 crore (US$38 million)–₹300 crore (US$42 million) | Telugu | Released | [8][9][10] |
7 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$35 million) | Telugu, Tamil | Released | [11] |
8 | Thugs of Hindostan | 2018 | Yash Raj Films | ₹220 crore (US$32.17 million)–₹300 crore (US$43.87 million) | Hindi | Released | [12][13] |
9 | Padmaavat | 2018 | Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
₹215 crore (US$30 million) | Hindi | Released | [14][15] |
10 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 2017 | Yash Raj Films | ₹210 crore (US$32.25 million) | Hindi | Released | [16] |
11 | Zero | 2018 | Red Chillies Entertainment Colour Yellow Productions |
₹200 crore (US$29.24 million) | Hindi | Released | [17] |
12 | Darbar | 2020 | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$28 million) | Tamil | Released | [18] |
Indian 2 | 2021 | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$28 million) | Tamil | Filming | [19][20][21] | |
14 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$28.06 million) | Telugu, Tamil | Released | [22] |
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹180 crore (US$28.06 million) | Hindi | Released | [23] | |
16 | Bigil | 2019 | AGS Entertainment | ₹180 crore (US$25 million) | Tamil | Released | [24] |
17 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Yash Raj Films | ₹175 crore (US$30 million ) | Hindi | Released | [23] |
18 | Dilwale | 2015 | Red Chillies Entertainment Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹165 crore (US$26 million ) | |||
19 | The Zookeeper | 2021 | Eros International Trinity Pictures Peacock Mountain Culture & Media |
₹176 crore (US$25 million ) | Hindi, Chinese | Filming | [25][26] |
20 | Bang Bang! | 2014 | Fox Star Studios | ₹160 crore (US$26 million ) | Hindi | Released | [23] |
21 | Happy New Year | 2014 | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹150 crore (US$25 million ) | Hindi | Released | [23] |
Race 3 | 2018 | Salman Khan Films Tips Films |
₹150 crore (US$21.93 million)–₹185 crore (US$27.05 million) | Hindi | Released | [27][23] | |
War | 2019 | Yash Raj Films | ₹150 crore (US$21 million) | Hindi | Released | [28] | |
24 | Acharya | 2021 | Konidela Production Company
Matinee Entertainment |
₹140 crore (US$20 million) | Telugu | Filming | [29] |
25 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | Fox Star Studios Friday FilmWorks |
₹104 crore (equivalent to ₹120 crore or US$17 million in 2019) | Hindi | Released | [30] |
26 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | ₹100 crore (US$14 million) | Telugu | Released | [31] |
K.G.F: Chapter 2 | 2021 | Hombale Films | ₹100 crore (US$14 million) | Kannada | Post-production | [32] | |
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹100 crore (US$14 million) | Malayalam | Filming | [33] |
Historical timeline
Year | Title | Budget in INR (est.) | Budget (est.) | Ref. | Language(s) |
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1933 | Savitri | ₹75,000 | ₹75,000 (equivalent to ₹30 million or US$440,000 in 2016) | [lower-alpha 2] in 1933 (US$471,171 or ₹3 crore[36] in 2016)</ref> | Telugu |
1943 | Kismet | ₹2 lakh (200,000) | ₹200,000 (equivalent to ₹68 million or US$1 million in 2016) | [lower-alpha 4] in 1943 (equivalent to US$1 million or ₹6.83 crore[36] in 2016)</ref> | Hindustani |
1948 | Chandralekha | ₹30 lakh (3 million) | ₹3 million (equivalent to ₹260 million or US$3.6 million in 2019) | [38] | Tamil Hindustani |
1952 | Aan | ₹35 lakh (3.5 million) | ₹3.5 million (equivalent to ₹300 million or US$4.2 million in 2019) | [39] | Hindustani |
1953 | Jhansi Ki Rani | ₹60 lakh (6 million) | ₹6 million (equivalent to ₹510 million or US$7.2 million in 2019) | [40] | |
1957 | Mother India | ₹60 lakh (6 million) | ₹6 million (equivalent to ₹480 million or US$6.8 million in 2019) | [41] | |
1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | ₹1.5 crore (15 million) | ₹15 million (equivalent to ₹1.1 billion or US$15 million in 2019) | [42][43] | |
1975 | Sholay | ₹3 crore (30 million) | ₹30 million (equivalent to ₹680 million or US$9.5 million in 2019) | [44] | |
1980 | Shaan | ₹6 crore (60 million) | ₹60 million (equivalent to ₹1.1 billion or US$16 million in 2019) | [45] | |
1983 | Raziya Sultan | ₹7 crore (70 million) | ₹70 million (equivalent to ₹950 million or US$13 million in 2019) | [46] | |
1991 | Ajooba | ₹8 crore (80 million) | ₹80 million (equivalent to ₹550 million or US$7.8 million in 2019) | [47] | Hindustani Russian |
1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | ₹9 crore (90 million) | ₹90 million (equivalent to ₹520 million or US$7.4 million in 2019) | [47] | Hindi |
1995 | Trimurti | ₹11 crore (110 million) | ₹110 million (equivalent to ₹530 million or US$7.4 million in 2019) | [48] | |
1996 | Indian | ₹15 crore (150 million) | ₹150 million (equivalent to ₹660 million or US$9.3 million in 2019) | [49] | Tamil |
1997 | Ratchagan | ₹18 crore (180 million) | ₹180 million (equivalent to ₹740 million or US$10 million in 2019) | ||
1998 | Jeans | ₹20 crore (200 million) | ₹200 million (equivalent to ₹730 million or US$10 million in 2019) | [50] | |
2000 | Raju Chacha | ₹25 crore (250 million) | ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹830 million or US$12 million in 2019) | [47] | Hindi |
2001 | Lagaan | ₹25 crore (250 million) | ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹800 million or US$11 million in 2019) | [51] | |
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | ₹40 crore (400 million) | ₹400 million (equivalent to ₹1.3 billion or US$18 million in 2019) | [52] | ||
2002 | Devdas | ₹50 crore (500 million) | ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$22 million in 2019) | [53] | |
2005 | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | ₹50 crore (500 million) | ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹1.4 billion or US$19 million in 2019) | [54][55] | Hindustani |
2007 | Sivaji | ₹60 crore (600 million) | ₹600 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$20 million in 2019) | [56] | Tamil |
2008 | Dasavathaaram | ₹60 crore (600 million) | ₹600 million (equivalent to ₹1.3 billion or US$19 million in 2019) | [57] | |
Ghajini | ₹65 crore (650 million) | ₹650 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$20 million in 2019) | [43] | Hindi | |
2009 | Blue | ₹80 crore (800 million) | ₹800 million (equivalent to ₹1.6 billion or US$23 million in 2019) | [58] | |
2010 | My Name is Khan | ₹85 crore (850 million) | ₹850 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$22 million in 2019) | [59] | |
Enthiran | ₹132 crore (1.32 billion) | ₹1.32 billion (equivalent to ₹2.4 billion or US$33 million in 2019) | [60] | Tamil | |
2011 | Ra.One | ₹150 crore (1.5 billion) | ₹1.5 billion (equivalent to ₹2.5 billion or US$31 million in 2017) | [61] | Hindi |
2013 | Dhoom 3 | ₹175 crore (1.75 billion) | ₹1.75 billion (equivalent to ₹2.4 billion or US$30 million in 2017) | [23] | |
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹180 crore (1.8 billion) | ₹1.8 billion (equivalent to ₹2.2 billion or US$27 million in 2017) | [22] | Telugu, Tamil |
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | ₹180 crore (1.8 billion) | ₹1.8 billion (equivalent to ₹2.2 billion or US$27 million in 2017) | [23] | Hindi | |
2016 | Sultan | ₹145 crore (1.45 billion) | ₹6.2 billion (US$87 million) | [23][62] | Hindi |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹250 crore (2.5 billion) | ₹2.5 billion (US$35 million) | [23] | Telugu, Tamil |
2018 | 2.0 | ₹570 crore (5.70 billions) | ₹570 crore (US$80 million) | [1] | Tamil |
Most expensive films by language
Bhojpuri
The Bhojpuri cinema, colloquially known as Bhojiood, produces films in Bhojpuri language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nirahua Chalal London | 2019 | Pashupatinath Production | ₹4 crore (US$560,000) | Released[63] |
Assamese
The Assamese cinema, also known as Jollywood, produces films in Assamese language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mission China | 2017 | I Creation | ₹2.5 crore (US$350,000) | [64] |
Bengali
The cinema of West Bengal, also known as Tollywood, produces films in Bengali language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Amazon Obhijaan | 2017 | Shree Venkatesh Films | ₹20 crore (US$2.8 million) | [65] |
2 | Chander Pahar Yoddha: The Warrior |
2013 2014 |
₹15 crore (US$2.1 million) | [66] | |
3 | Macho Mastaana | 2012 | Remac Filmz | ₹7 crore (US$980,000) | [67] |
4 | Mishawr Rawhoshyo | 2013 | Shree Venkatesh Films | [68] |
Gujarati
Gujarati cinema, produces films in Gujarati language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bey Yaar | 2014 | CineMan Productions | ₹2.25 crore (US$350,000) | [69] |
2 | Kevi Rite Jaish | 2012 | CineMan Productions | ₹1.75 crore (US$270,000) | [69] |
Hindi
Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood, produces many of the most expensive Indian films, many of which are released worldwide.
#+ | Implies that the film is a multilingual and the budget figure includes the collective expense to produce all versions. |
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations T-Series |
₹350 crore (US$49 million) #+ | [4][5] |
2. | Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$42 million) #+ | [70] |
3 | Thugs of Hindostan | 2018 | Yash Raj Films | ₹220 crore (US$31 million)–₹310 crore (US$43 million) | [12][71] |
4 | Padmaavat | 2018 | Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
₹215 crore (US$30 million) | [14][15] |
5 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 2017 | Yash Raj Films | ₹210 crore (US$29 million) | [16] |
6 | Zero | 2018 | Red Chillies Entertainment Colour Yellow Productions |
₹200 crore (US$28 million) | [17] |
7 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹180 crore (US$25 million) | [23] |
8 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Yash Raj Films | ₹175 crore (US$25 million) | [23] |
9 | Dilwale | 2015 | Red Chillies Entertainment Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹165 crore (US$23 million) | [23] |
10 | Bang Bang! | 2014 | Fox Star Studios | ₹160 crore (US$22 million) | [23] |
Kannada
The Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, produces films in Kannada language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | 2021 | Hombale Films | ₹100 crore (US$14 million) | [72][73] |
2 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | 2018 | Hombale Films | ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million)–₹80 crore (US$11 million) | [74][75] |
3 | Kurukshetra | 2019 | Vrishabhadhri Productions | ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million)–₹75 crore (US$11 million) | [76][77] |
4 | The Villain | 2018 | Tanvi–Shanvi Films | ₹45 crore (US$6.3 million) | [78] |
5 | Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna | 2012 | Chithravani | ₹26 crore (US$3.6 million) | [79] |
6 | Maanikya | 2014 | MNK Movies Kiccha Creations Kolla Entertainments |
₹19 crore (US$2.7 million) | |
7 | Rana Vikrama | 2015 | Jayanna Combines Reliance Entertainment |
₹15 crore (US$2.1 million) |
Malayalam
The Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, produces films in Malayalam language.
#+ | Implies that the film is a multilingual and the budget figure includes the collective expense to produce all versions. |
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | 2020 | Aashirvad Cinemas Moonshot Entertainments Confident Group |
₹100 crore (US$14 million) | [80] |
2 | Mamangam | 2019 | Kavya Film Company | ₹55 crore (US$7.7 million) | [81] |
3 | Odiyan | 2018 | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million) | [82] |
4 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | 2018 | Sree Gokulam Films | ₹45 crore (US$6.3 million) | [83] |
5 | Trance | 2020 | Anwar Rasheed Entertainments | ₹35 crore (US$4.9 million) | [84] |
Veeram | 2016 | Chandrakala Arts | [85] | ||
7 | Big Brother | 2020 | S Talkies Shaman International Vaishaka Cynyma Carnival Movie Network |
₹32 crore (US$4.5 million) | [86] |
8 | Lucifer | 2019 | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹30 crore (US$4.2 million) | [87] |
9 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | 2009 | Sree Gokulam Films | ₹27 crore (US$3.8 million) | [88] |
Madhura Raja | 2019 | Nelson Ipe Cinemas | [89] | ||
10 | Pulimurugan | 2016 | Mulakuppadam Films | ₹25 crore (US$3.5 million) | [90] |
Marathi
The Marathi cinema, produces films in Marathi language.
#+ | Implies that the film is a bilingual and the budget figure includes the collective expense to produce both versions. |
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Thackeray | 2019 | Viacom 18 Motion Pictures | ₹40 crore (US$5.6 million) #+ | [91] |
2 | Lai Bhaari | 2014 | Mumbai Film Company | ₹15 crore (US$2.1 million) | [92] |
3 | Pyaar Vali Love Story | 2014 | Cinema Company India Pvt Ltd Dreaming 24/7 Productions and STV Network Pvt Ltd |
₹7.5 crore (US$1.1 million) | [93] |
4 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions | ₹7 crore (US$980,000) | [92] |
5 | Faster Fene | 2017 | Mumbai Film Company Essel Vision Productions |
₹6 crore (US$840,000) | [94] |
6 | Bhikari | 2017 | Essel Vision Productions | ₹5 crore (US$700,000) | [92] |
Punjabi
The Punjabi cinema, produces films in Punjabi language.
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chaar Sahibzaade | 2014 | Baweja Movies | ₹20 crore (US$2.8 million) | [95] |
2 | Zorawar | 2016 | PTC Motion Pictures | ₹16 crore (US$2.2 million) | [96] |
3 | Sardaar Ji | 2015 | White Hill Productions | ₹13 crore (US$1.8 million) | [97] |
4 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | 2013 | White Hill Productions | ₹8.5 crore (US$1.2 million) | [98] |
5 | Mirza – The Untold Story | 2012 | Inda Raikoti and Aman Khatkar | ₹8 crore (US$1.1 million) | [99] |
Tamil
The Tamil cinema, colloquially known as Kollywood in reference to its headquarters, Kodambakkam, produces films in Tamil language.[100]
#+ | Implies that the film is a multilingual and the budget figure includes the collective expense to produce all versions. |
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2.0 | 2018 | Lyca Productions | ₹570 crore (US$80 million) | [1] | Released |
2 | Saaho | 2018 | UV Creations T-Series |
₹350 crore (US$49 million) #+ | [4][5] | |
3 | Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$42 million) #+ | [70] | Filming |
4 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$35 million) #+ | [11] | Released |
5 | Indian 2 | 2021 | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$28 million) | [19] | Filming |
Darbar | 2020 | [18] | Released | |||
6 | Bigil | 2019 | AGS Entertainment | ₹180 crore (US$25 million) | [24] | |
Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$25 million) #+ | [22] | ||
8 | Enthiran | 2010 | Sun Pictures | ₹132 crore (US$19 million) | [60] | |
9 | Mersal | 2017 | Thenandal Studio Limited | ₹130 crore (US$18 million) | [101] | |
Vivegam | Sathya Jyothi Films | [102] |
Telugu
The Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, produces films in Telugu-language.
#+ | Implies that the film is a multilingual and the budget figure includes the collective expense to produce all versions. |
Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RRR | 2021 | DVV Entertainment | ₹350 crore (US$49 million)–₹400 crore (US$56 million) | [103] | Filming |
2 | Saaho | 2018 | UV Creations T-Series |
₹350 crore (US$49 million) #+ | [4][5] | Released |
3 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Production Company | ₹300 crore (US$42 million) | [8][9][10] | |
Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$42 million) #+ | [70] | Filming | |
4 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$35 million) #+ | [11] | Released |
5 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$25 million) #+ | [22] | |
6 | Acharya | 2021 | Konidela Production Company Matinee Entertainment |
₹140 crore (US$20 million) | [29] | Filming |
7 | Spyder | 2017 | NVR Cinema LLP | ₹120 crore (US$17 million) #+ | [104] | Released |
8 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | ₹100 crore (US$14 million) | [31] | |
9 | Agnyaathavaasi | 2018 | Haarika & Hassine Creations | ₹90 crore (US$13 million) | [105] | |
10 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | 2020 | AK Entertainments Sri Venkateswara Creations G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd |
₹75 crore (US$11 million) | [106] |
See also
Notes
- 3.1439 Indian rupees per US dollar in 1933: ₹13.33 per pound, $4.24 per pound<ref name='worth'>Computing 'Real Value' Over Time with a Conversion between U.K. Pounds and U.S. Dollars, 1774 to Present, MeasuringWorth
- ₹75,000[34][35] (US$23,856)[lower-alpha 1]
- 3.3223 Indian rupees per US dollar in 1943<ref>China's Foreign Trade Statistics, 1864-1949, page 196, Harvard University Asia Center, 1974
- ₹200,000[37] (US$60,200)[lower-alpha 3]
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