Diwali 2024 box office: An unexpected film leads the festive race
The Diwali season in 2024 turned out to be a remarkable period for the Indian film industry. With several major releases, movies across different languages managed to draw audiences, demonstrating the strong appeal of Indian cinema worldwide.
Released on October 31, Siva Karthikeyan’s action-packed movie Amaran emerged as the top winner this Diwali, quickly becoming a blockbuster with a global box office collection of ₹250 crore. This impressive performance delighted fans and reinforced Siva Karthikeyan’s growing popularity.
Frame of the Year 🫶🏻 #Amaran pic.twitter.com/I5MjOHtDWw
— Aheen A (@AheenMaxi) November 6, 2024
In Bollywood, Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 held its ground despite intense competition from Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. According to trade analysts, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 earned around ₹300 crore globally, while Singham Again matched this number. Both movies attracted large audiences, making this Diwali an especially profitable season for Bollywood.
MANJU!! I’m coming for you 🤙🏻👻 #RoohBabaVsManjulika This Diwali 🔥
Get ready for an epic face-off !! #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 🔥
#YeDiwaliBhoolBhulaiyaaVaali https://t.co/DC2lCTTlRF@BazmeeAnees @MadhuriDixit @vidya_balan @tripti_dimri23 #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @muradKhetani… pic.twitter.com/eP8eTJdz9Y— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) October 9, 2024
Tollywood also witnessed successes, with Lucky Baskhar and KA performing well. Lucky Baskhar, featuring Dulquer Salmaan, is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark globally, while KA is anticipated to reach ₹30 crore. These achievements show the increasing appeal of Telugu cinema on a global scale.
The 𝑫𝑰𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑰 𝑴𝑬𝑮𝑨 𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑩𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 #LuckyBaskhar grosses over 𝟑𝟗.𝟗 𝐂𝐑+ in 3 Days Worldwide 🔥💰
Experience the #BlockbusterLuckyBaskhar at theatres near you now! 💥🤩
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— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) November 3, 2024
The Kannada film Bagheera initially had a slow start, but positive word-of-mouth helped it gain momentum, turning it into a hit. However, other films like Brother and Bloody Beggar did not meet box office expectations and delivered underwhelming results.
Story by #PrashanthNeel.
Telugu Trailer [https://t.co/El2SML2eME]#Bagheera in Cinemas on October 31. pic.twitter.com/rhhaAvpFVw
— Gulte (@GulteOfficial) October 21, 2024
