Jul 04, 2025
When Kangana Ranaut-starrer hit screens, the expectations were low. Many called it a 'small film with no big hero', but word-of-mouth turned it into gold, and it became Kangana's career-defining film.
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao-starrer revolved around a middle-aged pregnancy. However, it became a surprise hit with earnings of over Rs 200 crore worldwide.
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The horror-comedy was not a proven formula when Stree hit screens. However, it tasted massive success.
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At the time of its release, the film drew strong comparisons to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, but it went on to make its own mark and became a major box office hit.
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The Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone-starrer was a low-key psychological thriller, but it gained cult status over time.
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Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar-starrer was an offbeat film, but it became a hit with over Rs 300 crore worldwide collection.
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Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan’s film came with the risk of being a sequel, yet it became one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
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With an unknown director and cast, the film was expected to be a flop. However, it became an unexpected blockbuster and a breakout film for Kartik Aaryan.
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Vicky Kaushal's film was not expected to be a mega-blockbuster. However, it dominated the box office for weeks.
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This highly controversial and low-budget film also became a massive hit at the box office, despite criticism.
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