10 Big-Budget Indian Films of 2024 That Failed Miserably at the Box Office
10 Big-Budget Indian Films of 2024 That Failed Miserably at the Box Office
Despite grand budgets and star-studded casts, these highly anticipated films struggled to recover costs and win audiences.
December 31, 2024: While 2024 has witnessed some remarkable cinematic achievements, it has also seen several highly anticipated films fail to make a mark at the box office. Despite massive budgets, star power, and heavy promotions, these films fell short of expectations. Here are the top 10 Indian box office disappointments of the year:
1. Vettaiyan
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Budget: ₹300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹148.15 crore Starring Rajinikanth, Vettaiyan was one of the most expensive projects of the year. Despite the superstar’s loyal fanbase, the film suffered a significant loss of ₹151.85 crore due to a weak storyline and lackluster audience response.
2. Maidaan
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Budget: ₹100 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹52.50 crore Ajay Devgn’s sports drama had high expectations but failed to maintain audience interest post-release, resulting in a considerable financial shortfall.
3. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
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Budget: ₹300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹59.25 crore Despite the star power of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, this action-comedy couldn’t captivate audiences. The lack of emotional depth and a predictable storyline contributed to its downfall.
4. Kanguva
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Budget: ₹300 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹105.2 crore Featuring Suriya in a double role, Kanguva was a visual spectacle. However, mixed reviews and weak word-of-mouth failed to translate into box office success.
5. Indian 2
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Budget: ₹250 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹150 crore Kamal Haasan’s return in Indian 2 generated immense anticipation. Despite his stellar performance, the film’s screenplay and execution left audiences underwhelmed.
6. Yodha
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Budget: ₹60 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹32.50 crore Sidharth Malhotra’s hijacking thriller received decent reviews but failed commercially due to weak promotional efforts.
7. Jigra
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Budget: ₹80 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹31 crore Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s Jigra failed to draw audiences despite its intriguing premise, resulting in a significant financial loss.
8. Chandu Champion
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Budget: ₹90 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹88.14 crore Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal of Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar earned praise, but the film’s box office run fell short of expectations.
9. Khel Khel Mein
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Budget: ₹100 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹47 crore Starring Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu, this remake of Perfect Strangers failed to resonate with audiences, marking Kumar’s third box office disappointment of the year.
10. I Want To Talk
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Budget: ₹40 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹2.50 crore Despite Abhishek Bachchan’s powerful performance, weak marketing and limited buzz made this film one of the year’s most significant commercial failures.
As these films struggled at the box office, they serve as a reminder that star power and high budgets are not always enough to guarantee success. Content, execution, and audience engagement remain the defining factors in a film’s success.
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