The year 2024 has been a challenging period for Bollywood, with several high-budget films failing to meet box office expectations. Despite the industry’s efforts to produce star-studded and high-production-value movies, many have underperformed, leading to significant financial losses. Below is a detailed analysis of the biggest financial disappointments in Bollywood for 2024, with all figures in crore rupees.
- Do Aur Do Pyaar
• Budget: ₹40 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹5 crore
Do Aur Do Pyaar was anticipated to be a romantic comedy hit but grossed only ₹5 crore worldwide, a stark contrast to its ₹40 crore budget. The film’s underperformance highlights the unpredictable nature of audience reception. - Baby John
• Budget: ₹180 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹35 crore
Baby John had a substantial budget of ₹180 crore but could only manage ₹35 crore at the box office. This significant shortfall highlights the risks associated with large-scale productions and the unpredictable nature of audience preferences. - Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
• Budget: ₹350 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹102 crore.One of the most significant flops of the year, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan had a massive budget of ₹350 crore but could only manage ₹102 crore at the worldwide box office. This disparity highlights the risks associated with large-scale productions and the unpredictable nature of audience preferences. - Maidan
• Budget: ₹235 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹68 crore
Maidan, a sports drama, failed to resonate with audiences, earning just ₹68 crore against a ₹235 crore budget. The film’s underperformance reflects the challenges in the sports genre, where audience engagement can be unpredictable. - Sarfira
• Budget: ₹100 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹30 crore
Despite featuring Akshay Kumar, Sarfira failed to attract audiences, earning just ₹30 crore against a ₹100 crore budget. Notably, Akshay Kumar’s fees were not included in the film’s budget, indicating that the actual production costs were higher, exacerbating the financial loss. - Jigra
• Budget: ₹80 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹30 crore Jigra, an action thriller, underperformed with a worldwide gross of ₹30 crore against an ₹80 crore budget. The film’s failure underscores the challenges in the action genre, where high expectations often lead to significant financial risks. - Chandu Champion
• Budget: ₹140 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹89 crore
Chandu Champion underperformed with a worldwide gross of ₹89 crore against a ₹140 crore budget. The film’s failure underscores the challenges in the action genre, where high expectations often lead to significant financial risks. - Khel Khel Mein
• Budget: ₹100 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹57 crore
Another Akshay Kumar-starrer, Khel Khel Mein also failed to deliver at the box office, grossing only ₹57 crore worldwide against a ₹100 crore budget. As with Sarfira, Akshay Kumar’s fees were not included in the budget, indicating that the actual production costs were higher, exacerbating the financial loss. - Veda
• Budget: ₹60 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹27 crore. Veda struggled to find an audience, earning only ₹27 crore against a ₹60 crore budget. The film’s underwhelming performance at the box office highlights the challenges in the drama genre, where audience engagement can be unpredictable. - Yudhra
• Budget: ₹50 crore
• Worldwide Box-Office Gross: ₹11 crore
Yudhra was a major disappointment, grossing just ₹11 crore worldwide against a ₹50 crore budget. The film’s failure underscores the challenges in the action genre, where high expectations often lead to significant financial risks.Industry Trends and Challenges
*Box office data Source – sacnilk.com
*Producers get approximately 35 to 45% of Gross collection depending on various factors. *Numbers in crores INR
Industry Trends and Challenges
The underperformance of these films reflects broader challenges within the Bollywood industry. According to the Financial Times, Bollywood has faced a 7% decline in box office revenues from January to October 2024, totaling 8400 crore approximatly. This downturn is attributed to factors such as high production costs, audience preference shifts towards regional cinema, and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms.
Additionally, the Hindustan Times notes that medium-budget films like Shaitaan, Munjya, and Crew have been more profitable, suggesting that audiences are gravitating towards content that offers value without the high costs associated with big-budget productions.
