Song and dance routines in Bollywood movies have become exceedingly popular globally. The Indian film industry is home to some of the highest grossing films. This article brings to life an epic list of Bollywood blockbuster movies. Make sure you make time for these blockbusters before you die.
When you watch a Bollywood movie, you end up feeling refreshed. Most commercial Bollywood movies are well over 2 hours, and seldom do you come across a dull moment. There is always something happening in a Bollywood movie. Romance, comedy, action, drama, and suspense among other elements… it all unfolds beautifully in a Bollywood movie. Bollywood movies are entertaining, and that’s why people in India love going to the cinema on weekends. Weekend collections at single screen cinemas and multiplexes are mind boggling.
In India families love going to the movies on weekends and have fun. Needless to say majority of movie makers In India make family entertainers, movies that the entire family can enjoy. I
Is there a secret to making a blockbuster Bollywood movie? Well, there are different schools of thought in regard with this question, truth is the script is the backbone of every movie, and a strong script with a powerful star cast may well be the ingredients to a blockbuster movie. However, it’s the people’s verdict that makes a movie a blockbuster. The opening weekend is crucial for every Bollywood release. Movies release on Friday… and Friday, Saturday and Sunday are the three most important days of the week for Bollywood. Movie collections are exceedingly high on weekends, and many filmmakers time their movie release in accordance with the holiday season to give movie collections a boost. Majority of Bollywood blockbusters showcase varied elements that are entertaining. Furthermore, a catchy soundtrack has become an essential requirement if a movie is to be a blockbuster.
Song and dance routines are popular in Hindi movies, and in recent years it’s the item song craze that has become an integral ingredient to Bollywood. Romance, drama, action and comedy are popular genres in India, and most Bollywood blockbusters encompass these elements incredibly well. While the term blockbuster is often associated with films that have been made with big budgets, a number of Bollywood movies made with a small budget have gone onto achieve blockbuster success.
The list below showcases Bollywood blockbuster movies from various genres. Mentioned in brackets is the genre and year of release.
100 Bollywood Blockbuster Movies you must watch before you die
- Sholay (Action Adventure- 1975)
- 3 Idiots (Comedy- 2009)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (Romantic Drama- 1988)
- PK (Comedy- 2014)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (Comedy- 2006)
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayange (Romance- 1995)
- Dabangg (Action- 2010)
- Chak De! India (Sports Film- 2007)
- Rang De Basanti (Drama- 2006)
- Bajranji Bhaijaan (Comedy Drama- 2015)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (Comedy- 2003)
- Hera Pheri (Comedy- 2000)
- Maine Pyar Kiya (Musical Romance- 1989)
- Chennai Express (Romantic Action Comedy- 2013)
- Dhoom 3 (Action- 2013)
- Piku (Comedy Drama- 2015)
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Romantic Comedy- 2008)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (Romantic Comedy Film- 2013)
- Rowdy Rathore (Action Masala- 2012)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Comedy Drama- 2011)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Romance Drama- 1998)
- Aashiqui 2 (Musical Romance- 2013)
- Krrish (Science Fiction Superhero Film- 2006)
- The Dirty Picture (Drama- 2011)
- Barfi ! (Romantic Comedy Drama- 2012)
- Dil Chahta Hai (Romance Drama- 2001)
- Ek Tha Tiger (Action Spy Film- 2012)
- Padosan (Comedy- 1968)
- A Wednesday! (Drama Thriller Film- 2008)
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (Music Romantic Comedy- 1994)
- Gol Maal (Comedy- 1979)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (Musical Romance- 1997)
- Khakee (Neo-Noir Drama Thriller- 2004)
- Tezaab (Action-Romance- 1988)
- Lagaan (Epic Sports Drama- 2001)
- Saajan (Romance Drama- 1991)
- Taare Zameen Par (Drama- 2007)
- Kahaani (Mystery Thriller- 2012)
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (Action- 2001)
- Special 26 (Heist Comedy Thriller- 2013)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (Romantic Comedy Drama- 2003)
- Baazigar (Crime Thriller- 1993)
- Agneepath (Action Drama- 1990)
- Jab We Met (Romance Comedy-Drama- 2007)
- Darr (Psychological Thriller- 1993)
- Udaan (Drama- 2010)
- Ghajini (Psychological Thriller- 2008)
- Singham (Action- 2011)
- Black (Drama- 2005)
- Queen (Comedy Drama- 2013)
- Ghulam (Action Crime Drama- 1998)
- Khiladi (Suspense Thriller- 1992)
- Bheja Fry (Comedy- 2007)
- Raja Hindustani (Romance Drama- 1996)
- Raajneeti (Political Thriller- 2010)
- Amar Akbar Anthony (Action Comedy- 1977)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham… (Drama- 2001)
- Satte Pe Satta (Action Comedy- 1982)
- Dasvidaniya (Drama- 2008)
- Ab Tak Chhappan (Crime Film- 2004)
- Welcome (Comedy- 2007)
- Ek Suuje Ke Liye (Romance Drama- 1981)
- Shahenshah (Superhero Film- 1988)
- Trishul (Action- 1978)
- Ek Villain (Romantic Thriller- 2014)
- Kick (Action- 2014)
- Company (Crime Thriller- 2002)
- Krrish 3 (Superhero Film- 2013)
- Partner (Comedy- 2007)
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (Drama- 1978)
- Beta (Drama- 1992)
- Mohabbatein ( Romance Drama- 2000)
- Race (Action Thriller- 2008)
- Student of the Year (Romantic Comedy- 2012)
- Dabangg 2 (Action Comedy- 2012)
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Biographical Sports Drama- 2013)
- Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (Romance- 2000)
- Race 2 (Action Thriller -2013)
- Andaz Apna Apna (Comedy- 1994)
- Vicky Donor (Comedy Drama- 2012)
- Khalnayak (Action Drama- 1993)
- Don (Action- 1978)
- Aankhen (Action Comedy- 1993)
- Fanaa (Romantic Crime Drama- 2006)
- Vaastav: The Reality (Crime Drama- 1999)
- Raaz (Horror- 2002)
- Tridev (Action Thriller- 1989)
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (Sports Drama Film- 1992)
- Ready (Comedy- 2011)
- Dil (Romace Drama- 1990)
- No Entry (Comedy- 2005)
- Sadak (Romantic Thriller- 1991)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (Romantic Comedy- 1994)
- Hum (Action Crime Film- 1991)
- Love Story (Romance- 1981)
- Karan Arjun (Action Drama- 1995)
- Pyaar Ka Punchnama (Romance Drama- 2011)
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (Suspense Thriller- 1997)
- Koi… Mil Gaya (Science Fiction- 2003)
- Border (War Film- 1997)
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