Jul 04, 2025

ChatGPT lists Bollywood films that defied box office expectations

Entertainment Desk

Queen (2014)

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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Badhaai Ho (2018)

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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Stree (2018)

The horror-comedy was not a proven formula when Stree hit screens. However, it tasted massive success.

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)

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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Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)

The Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone-starrer was a low-key psychological thriller, but it gained cult status over time.

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Hindi Medium (2017)

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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Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)

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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Sonu ke Titu ki Sweety (2018)

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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Uri The Surgical Strike (2019)

Vicky Kaushal's film was not expected to be a mega-blockbuster. However, it dominated the box office for weeks.

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The Kerala Story (2023)

This highly controversial and low-budget film also became a massive hit at the box office, despite criticism.

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