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[]
| Rank | Title | Year | Studio | Budget (est.) | Primary language(s) | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | 2018 | Lyca Productions | ₹570 crore (US$76 million)[1] | Tamil | Released | [2] |
| 2 | Ponniyin Selvan | 2022 | Lyca Productions | ₹500 crore (US$66 million) | Tamil | Post-production | [3][specify] |
| Adipurush | T-Series Films Retrophiles |
₹500 crore (US$66 million) | Telugu Hindi |
Post-production | [4] | ||
| 3 | RRR | DVV Entertainment | ₹400 crore (US$53 million) | Telugu | Post-production | [5] | |
| 4 | The Good Maharaja | G7 Films Poland | ₹400 crore (US$53 million) | Hindi English Polish |
Filming | ||
| 5 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations | ₹350 crore (US$46 million) | Hindi Tamil |
Released | [6][7] |
| 6 | Radhe Shyam | 2022 | UV Creations and T-Series | ₹350 crore (US$46 million) | Telugu Hindi |
Post-production | [8] |
| 7 | Thugs of Hindostan | 2018 | Yash Raj Films | ₹310 crore (US$41 million) | Hindi | Released | [9] |
| 8 | Prithviraj | 2022 | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) | Hindi | Post-production | ||
| Mahavir Karna | TBA | Pooja Entertainment | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) | Tamil Telugu, Hindi, Malyalam |
Filming | [10][11] | |
| Brahmāstra | 2022 | Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) | Hindi | Post-production | [12] | |
| 10 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Production Company | ₹270 crore (US$36 million)–₹300 crore (US$40 million) | Telugu | Released | [13][14][15] |
| 11 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$33 million) | Telugu Tamil |
Released | [16] |
| Pushpa: The Rise | 2021 | Mythri Movie Makers
Muttamsetty Media |
₹250 crore (US$33 million) | Telugu | Released | [17] | |
| 13 | Padmaavat | 2018 | Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
₹215 crore (US$29 million) | Hindi | Released | [18][19] |
| 14 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 2017 | Yash Raj Films | ₹210 crore (US$32.25 million) | Hindi | Released | [20] |
| 15 | Zero | 2018 | Red Chillies Entertainment Colour Yellow Productions |
₹200 crore (US$29.24 million) | Hindi | Released | [21] |
| Darbar | 2020 | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$27 million) | Tamil | Released | [22] | |
| Indian 2 | TBA | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$27 million) | Tamil | Filming | [23][24][25] | |
| 18 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$28.06 million) | Telugu Tamil |
Released | [26] |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹180 crore (US$28.06 million) | Hindi | Released | [9] | |
| Bigil | 2019 | AGS Entertainment | ₹180 crore (US$24 million) | Tamil | Released | [27] | |
| 21 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Yash Raj Films | ₹175 crore (US$30 million) | Hindi | Released | [9] |
| 22 | Dilwale | 2015 | Red Chillies Entertainment Rohit Shetty Productions |
₹165 crore (US$26 million) | |||
| 23 | The Zookeeper | 2021 | Eros International Trinity Pictures Peacock Mountain Culture & Media |
₹176 crore (US$25 million) | Hindi |
Filming | [28][29] |
| 24 | Bang Bang! | 2014 | Fox Star Studios | ₹160 crore (US$26 million) | Hindi | Released | [9] |
| 25 | Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior | 2020 | T-Series Films | ₹150 crore (US$25 million) | Hindi | Released | [30] |
| Happy New Year | 2014 | Red Chillies Entertainment | ₹150 crore (US$25 million) | Hindi | Released | [9] | |
| Race 3 | 2018 | Salman Khan Films Tips Films |
₹150 crore (US$21.93 million) | Hindi | Released | [31] | |
| War | 2019 | Yash Raj Films | ₹150 crore (equivalent to ₹158 crore or US$21 million in 2020) | Hindi | Released | [32] | |
| 29 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu | 2021 | Mega Surya Productions | ₹150 crore (equivalent to ₹158 crore or US$21 million in 2020) | Telugu | Filming | [33] |
| 30 | Bajirao Mastani | 2015 | Bhansali Productions, Amber Entertainment, Eros International | ₹145 crore (US$19 million) | Hindi | Released | [34] |
| 31 | Acharya | 2021 | Konidela Production Company
Matinee Entertainment |
₹140 crore (US$19 million) | Telugu | Filming | [35] |
| 32 | Master | 2021 | XB Film Creators | ₹135 crore (US$18 million) | Tamil | Released | [citation needed] |
| 33 | Kochadaiyaan | 2014 | Eros International
Media One Global Entertainment Cinemoephic |
₹125 crore (US$17 million) | Tamil | Released | [36] |
| 34 | Mersal | 2017 | Sri Thenandal Films | ₹120 crore (US$16 million) | Tamil | Released | [37] |
| Spyder | 2017 | NVR Cinema LLP | ₹120 crore (US$16 million) | Tamil, Telugu | Released | [38] | |
| 36 | Sarkar | 2018 | Sun Pictures | ₹110 crore (US$15 million) | Tamil | Released | [39] |
| 37 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | Fox Star Studios Friday FilmWorks |
₹104 crore (US$14 million) | Hindi | Released | [40] |
| 38 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Geetha Arts | ₹100 crore (US$13 million) | Telugu | Released | [41] |
| Maharshi | 2019 | PVP Cinema | ₹100 crore (US$13 million) | Telugu | Released | [35] | |
| K.G.F: Chapter 2 | 2022 | Hombale Films | ₹100 crore (US$13 million) | Kannada | Post-production | [42] | |
| Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | 2021 | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹100 crore (US$13 million) | Malayalam | Released | [43] |
Historical timeline[]
| Year | Title | Budget in INR (est.) | Budget (est.) | Ref. | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Savitri | ₹75,000 | ₹75,000 (equivalent to ₹30 million or US$440,000 in 2016) | [b] | Telugu |
| 1943 | Kismet | ₹2 lakh (200,000) | ₹200,000 (equivalent to ₹68 million or US$1 million in 2016) | [d] | Hindustani |
| 1948 | Chandralekha | ₹30 lakh (3 million) | ₹3 million (equivalent to ₹270 million or US$3.6 million in 2020) | [51] | Tamil Hindustani |
| 1952 | Aan | ₹35 lakh (3.5 million) | ₹3.5 million (equivalent to ₹310 million or US$4.2 million in 2020) | [52] | Hindustani |
| 1953 | Jhansi Ki Rani | ₹60 lakh (6 million) | ₹6 million (equivalent to ₹540 million or US$7.2 million in 2020) | [53] | |
| 1957 | Mother India | ₹60 lakh (6 million) | ₹6 million (equivalent to ₹510 million or US$6.8 million in 2020) | [54] | |
| 1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | ₹1.5 crore (15 million) | ₹15 million (equivalent to ₹1.1 billion or US$15 million in 2020) | [55][56] | |
| 1975 | Sholay | ₹3 crore (30 million) | ₹30 million (equivalent to ₹720 million or US$9.5 million in 2020) | [57] | |
| 1980 | Shaan | ₹6 crore (60 million) | ₹60 million (equivalent to ₹1.2 billion or US$16 million in 2020) | [58] | |
| 1983 | Raziya Sultan | ₹7 crore (70 million) | ₹70 million (equivalent to ₹1.0 billion or US$13 million in 2020) | [59] | |
| 1991 | Ajooba | ₹8 crore (80 million) | ₹80 million (equivalent to ₹590 million or US$7.8 million in 2020) | [60] | Hindustani Russian |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | ₹9 crore (90 million) | ₹90 million (equivalent to ₹550 million or US$7.4 million in 2020) | [60] | Hindi |
| 1995 | Trimurti | ₹11 crore (110 million) | ₹110 million (equivalent to ₹560 million or US$7.4 million in 2020) | [61] | |
| 1996 | Indian | ₹15 crore (150 million) | ₹150 million (equivalent to ₹700 million or US$9.3 million in 2020) | [62] | Tamil |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | ₹18 crore (180 million) | ₹180 million (equivalent to ₹780 million or US$10 million in 2020) | [citation needed] | |
| 1998 | Jeans | ₹20 crore (200 million) | ₹200 million (equivalent to ₹770 million or US$10 million in 2020) | [63] | |
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | ₹25 crore (250 million) | ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹880 million or US$12 million in 2020) | [60] | Hindi |
| 2001 | Lagaan | ₹25 crore (250 million) | ₹250 million (equivalent to ₹850 million or US$11 million in 2020) | [64] | |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | ₹40 crore (400 million) | ₹400 million (equivalent to ₹1.4 billion or US$18 million in 2020) | [65] | ||
| 2002 | Devdas | ₹50 crore (500 million) | ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹1.6 billion or US$22 million in 2020) | [66] | |
| 2005 | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | ₹50 crore (500 million) | ₹500 million (equivalent to ₹1.4 billion or US$19 million in 2020) | [67][68] | Hindustani |
| 2007 | Sivaji | ₹60 crore (600 million) | ₹600 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$20 million in 2020) | [69] | Tamil |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | ₹60 crore (600 million) | ₹600 million (equivalent to ₹1.4 billion or US$19 million in 2020) | [70] | |
| Ghajini | ₹65 crore (650 million) | ₹650 million (equivalent to ₹1.5 billion or US$20 million in 2020) | [56] | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Blue | ₹80 crore (800 million) | ₹800 million (equivalent to ₹1.7 billion or US$23 million in 2020) | [71] | |
| 2010 | My Name is Khan | ₹85 crore (850 million) | ₹850 million (equivalent to ₹1.6 billion or US$22 million in 2020) | [72] | |
| Enthiran | ₹132 crore (1.32 billion) | ₹1.32 billion (equivalent to ₹2.5 billion or US$33 million in 2020) | [73] | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Ra.One | ₹150 crore (1.5 billion) | ₹1.5 billion (equivalent to ₹2.6 billion or US$31 million in 2017) | [74] | Hindi |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | ₹175 crore (1.75 billion) | ₹1.75 billion (equivalent to ₹2.5 billion or US$30 million in 2017) | [9] | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ₹180 crore (1.8 billion) | ₹1.8 billion (equivalent to ₹2.3 billion or US$27 million in 2017) | [26] | Telugu, Tamil |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | ₹180 crore (1.8 billion) | ₹1.8 billion (equivalent to ₹2.3 billion or US$27 million in 2017) | [9] | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ₹250 crore (2.5 billion) | ₹2.5 billion (US$33 million) | [9] | Telugu Tamil |
| 2018 | 2.0 | ₹450 crore (5.75 billions) | ₹575 crore (US$76 million) | [1] | Tamil |
Most expensive films by language[]
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$330,000) | [75] |
Bengali[]
produces films in Bengali language.
| Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Obhijaan | 2017 | Shree Venkatesh Films | ₹20 crore (US$2.7 million) | [76] |
| 2 | Chander Pahar | 2013
|
₹15 crore (US$2.0 million) | [77] | |
| Yoddha: The Warrior | 2014 | ||||
| 3 | Macho Mastaana | 2012 | Remac Filmz | ₹7 crore (US$930,000) | [78] |
| 4 | Mishawr Rawhoshyo | 2013 | Shree Venkatesh Films | [79] |
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$530,000) | Released[80] |
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) | [81] |
| 2 | Kevi Rite Jaish | 2012 | ₹1.75 crore (US$270,000) | [81] |
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 | Adipurush | 2022 | T-Series Films Retrophiles |
₹500 crore (US$66 million) #+ | [4] |
| 2 | The Good Maharaja | 2020 | G7 Films Poland | ₹400 crore (US$53 million) | [1] |
| 3 | Radhe Shyam | 2022 | UV Creations T-Series |
₹350 crore (US$46 million) #+ | [82] |
| Saaho | 2019 | [6][7] | |||
| 5 | Thugs of Hindostan | 2018 | Yash Raj Films | ₹310 crore (US$41 million) | [9] |
| 6 | Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) #+ | [83] |
| 7 | Padmaavat | 2018 | Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
₹215 crore (US$29 million) | [18][19] |
| 8 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 2017 | Yash Raj Films | ₹210 crore (US$28 million) | [20] |
| 9 | Zero | 2018 | Red Chillies Entertainment Colour Yellow Productions |
₹200 crore (US$27 million) | [21] |
| 10 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Fox Star Studios Rajshri Productions |
₹180 crore (US$24 million) | [9] |
| 11 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | Yash Raj Films | ₹175 crore (US$23 million) | [9] |
Kannada[]
The Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, produces films in Kannada language.
| Rank | Title | Year | Studio(s) | Budget (est.) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salaar | 2022 | Hombale Films | ₹150 crore (US$20 million) #+ | [84] |
| 2 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | 2021 | ₹100 crore (US$13 million) | [85] | |
| 3 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | 2018 | ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million)–₹80 crore (US$11 million) | [86][87] | |
| 4 | Kurukshetra | 2019 | Vrishabhadhri Productions | ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million)–₹75 crore (US$10 million) | [88][89] |
| 5 | Roberrt | 2021 | Umapathy Films | ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million) - ₹60 crore (US$8.0 million) | [citation needed] |
| 6 | The Villain | 2018 | Tanvi–Shanvi Films | ₹45 crore (US$6.0 million)–₹55 crore (US$7.3 million) | [90][91] |
| 7 | Pailwan | 2019 | Zee Studios RRR Motion Pictures Production |
₹50 crore (US$6.6 million) | [91] |
| 8 | Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna | 2012 | Chithravani | ₹26 crore (US$3.5 million) | [92] |
| 9 | Pogaru | 2021 | Shri Jagadguru movies | ₹25 crore (US$3.3 million) | |
| 10 | Avane Srimannarayana | 2019 | Pushkar Films Shree Devi Entertainers Paramvah Studios |
₹20−25 crore (US$−3.3 million) | [93] |
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 | 2021 | Aashirvad Cinemas Moonshot Entertainments Confident Group |
₹100 crore (US$13 million) | [94] |
| 2 | Mamangam | 2019 | Kavya Film Company | ₹55 crore (US$7.3 million) | [95] |
| 3 | Odiyan | 2018 | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million) | [96] |
| 4 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Sree Gokulam Films | ₹45 crore (US$6.0 million) | [97] | |
| 5 | Veeram | 2016 | ₹35 crore (US$4.6 million) | [98] | |
| Kurup | 2021 | Wayfarer Films | [99] | ||
| Trance | 2020 | Anwar Rasheed Entertainments | [100] | ||
| 8 | Lucifer | 2019 | Aashirvad Cinemas | ₹30 crore (US$4.0 million) | [101] |
| 9 | Big Brother | 2020 | S Talkies Shaman International Vaishaka Cynyma Carnival Movie Network |
₹32 crore (US$4.2 million) | [102] |
| 10 | Madhura Raja | 2019 | Nelson Ipe Cinemas | ₹27 crore (US$3.6 million) | [103] |
| Mālik | 2021 | Anto Joseph Film Company | [104] |
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$5.3 million) #+ | [105] |
| 2 | Lai Bhaari | 2014 | Mumbai Film Company | ₹15 crore (US$2.0 million) | [106] |
| 3 | Pyaar Vali Love Story | Cinema Company India Pvt Ltd Dreaming 24/7 Productions and STV Network Pvt Ltd |
₹7.5 crore (US$1.0 million) | [107] | |
| 4 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions | ₹7 crore (US$930,000) | [106] |
| 5 | Faster Fene | 2017 | Mumbai Film Company Essel Vision Productions |
₹6 crore (US$800,000) | [108] |
| 6 | Bhikari | Essel Vision Productions | ₹5 crore (US$660,000) | [106] |
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$2.7 million) | [109] |
| 2 | Zorawar | 2016 | PTC Motion Pictures | ₹16 crore (US$2.1 million) | [110] |
| 3 | Sardaar Ji | 2015 | White Hill Productions | ₹13 crore (US$1.7 million) | [111] |
| 4 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | 2013 | ₹8.5 crore (US$1.1 million) | [112] | |
| 5 | Mirza – The Untold Story | 2012 | Inda Raikoti and Aman Khatkar | ₹8 crore (US$1.1 million) | [113] |
Tamil[]
The Tamil cinema, colloquially known as Kollywood in reference to its headquarters, Kodambakkam, produces films in Tamil language.[114]
| #+ | 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 | ₹575 crore (US$76 million) | [1] | Released |
| Ponniyin Selvan | 2022 | Lyca Productions | ₹500 crore (US$66 million) | [7][3] | Filming | |
| 2 | Saaho | 2019 | UV Creations T-Series Films |
₹350 crore (US$46 million) #+ | [6] | Released |
| 3 | Mahavir Karna | 2021 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) #+ | [83] | Filming |
| 4 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$33 million) #+ | [16] | Released |
| 5 | Indian 2 | 2021 | Lyca Productions | ₹200 crore (US$27 million) | [23] | Filming |
| Darbar | 2020 | [22] | Released | |||
| 6 | Bigil | 2019 | AGS Entertainment | ₹180 crore (US$24 million) | [27] | |
| Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$24 million) #+ | [26] | ||
| 7 | Enthiran | 2010 | Sun Pictures | ₹132 crore (US$18 million) | [73] |
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 | Adipurush | 2022 | T-Series Films Retrophiles |
₹500 crore (US$66 million) #+ | [4] | Post-production |
| 2 | RRR | 2022 | DVV Entertainment | ₹400 crore (US$53 million) | [115] | |
| 3 | Radhe Shyam | 2022 | UV Creations T-Series Films |
₹350 crore (US$46 million) #+ | [82] | |
| Saaho | 2018 | [6][7] | Released | |||
| 5 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | 2019 | Konidela Production Company | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) | [13][14][15] | |
| Mahavir Karna | 2023 | United Film Kingdom | ₹300 crore (US$40 million) #+ | [83] | Filming | |
| 7 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | Arka Media Works | ₹250 crore (US$33 million) #+ | [16] | Released |
| Pushpa: The Rise | 2021 | Mythri Movie Makers
Muttamsetty Media |
₹250 crore (US$36 million) | [17] | Post-production | |
| 9 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | Arka Media Works | ₹180 crore (US$24 million) #+ | [26] | Released |
| 10 | Salaar | 2022 | Hombale Films | ₹150 crore (US$20 million) #+ | [84] | Filming |
| Hari Hara Veera Mallu | 2021 | Mega Surya Productions | ₹150 crore (US$20 million) | [33] |
See also[]
- List of most expensive films
- List of most expensive non-English-language films
- List of highest-grossing films
- List of highest-grossing Indian films
Notes[]
- ^ 3.1439 Indian rupees per US dollar in 1933: ₹13.33 per pound,[46] $4.24 per pound[47]
- ^ ₹75,000[44][45] (US$23,856)[a] in 1933 (US$476,936 or ₹3 crore[48] in 2016)
- ^ 3.3223 Indian rupees per US dollar in 1943[50]
- ^ ₹200,000[49] (US$60,200)[c] in 1943 (equivalent to US$1 million or ₹6.83 crore[48] in 2016)
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