Yearender 2014: From PK to Happy New Year, biggest grosser of the year
The year saw a perfect balance of big and small-budget films raking in the moolah and applauds. Several small films, high on content but low on star value, emerged as surprise hits at the multiplex box office. While big-budget films, starring superstars,
The year saw a perfect balance of big and small-budget films raking in the moolah and applauds. Several small films, high on content but low on star value, emerged as surprise hits at the multiplex box office. While big-budget films, starring superstars, saw wide releases; some of them became blockbusters while others bombed.
PK
STARRING| Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Boman Irani
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs.368 cr (gross) still counting Rajkumar Hirani's satire triggered off wide debate among the audience. Tightlyguarded details of the story ensured that the film emerged as a surprise package for the audience which saw a wide-eyed Bhojpuri-speaking alien questioning loopholes in religions. The controversy over the content of the film, which made some Hindu outfits demand a ban, helped further publicise the film.
Happy New Year
STARRING| Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Boman Irani
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs.340 cr (gross) The multi-starrer heist drama, staged around a dance contest, provided a perfect plot for a Bollywood formula flick. Farah Khan's film had all essential ingredients such as music, dance, slapstick and action that, aided by a wide release, ensured a mammoth collection on the opening day. The film will be remembered for its massive promotions that included the SLAM world tour.
Bang Bang
STARRING| Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs 340 cr (gross) An official remake of the Hollywood film Knight And Day, which starred Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, worked for Bang Bang's lead pair's sizzling chemistry, mindblowing action, fantastic dance moves and exotic locations. The stylish film also had a couple of hummable songs for Bollywood music lovers.
2 States
STARRING| Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs 190 cr (gross) Based on Chetan Bhagat's novel 2 States: The Story Of My Marriage, the film, made on a budget of Rs 35 crore, was a runaway hit. The fresh casting of Alia and Arjun, and the backdrop of a prestigious B school was a winning combo. The much-anticipated film lived up to its expectation and was a perfect new-age love story for the young audience.
Kick
STARRING| Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs 355 cr (gross) Author Chetan Bhagat pitched in to script a unique role for Salman to woo the actor's fans. The superstar played a quirky character, one that derives a 'kick' out of engaging in extreme acts. Nawazuddin Siddiqui was cast as a clownish villain to add some novelty to the film.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
STARRING| Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
TOTAL COLLECTION | Rs 272 cr (gross) Karan Johar's production was both a tribute and a spoof of BTown's cult romance Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. Made on a budget of Rs.20 crore, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania offered an unusual twist to Bollywood's romantic film template.
Singham Returns
STARRING| Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor
TOTAL COLLECTION |Rs 140 cr (domestic gross) Hit machine Rohit Shetty gave Ajay Devgn a blockbuster. The sequel of the 2011 hit Singham had Devgn (as ACP Bajirao Singham) playing up the spirit of nationalism and singlehandedly busting the menace of black money.
