Learn about the most expensive movies in India, from the groundbreaking visuals of '2.0' to the epic drama of 'RRR'
India boasts a vibrant film industry that churns out a staggering number of movies each year, encompassing Bollywood and regional cinema. The most expensive movies in India come from all spaces. Bollywood, based primarily in Mumbai, is renowned worldwide for its extravagant productions and catchy musical numbers, often capturing the hearts of audiences across the globe.
However, India's cinematic landscape extends far beyond Bollywood, with regional industries such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and others contributing immensely to the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. Over the years, the art of filmmaking has evolved into a highly commercialised venture, with budgets skyrocketing and box office returns becoming paramount.
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Here is a list of the top 10 most expensive films in India (as of August 2024), according to industry sources
Rank & Film | Estimated Budget (in INR) | Director |
Lead Roles |
---|---|---|---|
#1 Kalki 2898 AD |
600 crores |
Nag Ashwin |  Amitabh Bachchan  Kamal Haasan  Prabhas |
#2 2.0 | 570 crores |
S Shankar | Rajinikanth Akshay Kumar Amy Jackson |
#3 RRR | 550 crores |
SS Rajamouli | N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Ram Charan Ajay Devgn Alia Bhatt |
#4 Adipurush | 500 crores |
Om Raut | Â Â Â Prabhas Saif Ali Khan Kriti Sanon |
#5 Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 | 500 crores |
Mani Ratnam | Vikram Karthi Jayam Ravi Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
#6 Pushpa 2: The Rule |
400-500 crores |
Bandreddi Sukumar | Allu Arjun Rashmika Mandanna |
#7 Brahmastra | 410 cores |
Ayan Mukerji | Â Â Â Amitabh Bachchan Ranbir Kapoor Alia Bhatt |
#8 The Good Maharaja | 400 crores |
Vikash Verma | Sanjay Dutt Dhruv Verma |
#9 G.O.A.T (The Greatest of All Time) |
380 crores |
Venkat Prabhu | Vijay Prashanth Prabhu Deva |
#10 Saaho | 350 crores |
Sujeeth | Â Â Â Prabhas Shraddha Kapoor |
It's time for a closer look at the most expensive movies in India, which showcase the country's cinematic extravagance and allure.