As of January 2026, the landscape of the highest-grossing Bollywood films is topped by Dangal, followed by the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar. The industry has seen a massive surge in 2025, with multiple films entering the top rankings and established records being rewritten.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movies (Worldwide Gross)
The following list includes Hindi-original productions and their approximate worldwide gross in Indian Rupees (INR) as of early 2026:
| Rank | Movie Title | Year | Worldwide Gross (Approx.) | Lead Actor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangal | 2016 | ₹2,070 cr | Aamir Khan |
| 2 | Dhurandhar | 2025 | ₹1,338 cr | Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna |
| 3 | Jawan | 2023 | ₹1,160 cr | Shah Rukh Khan |
| 4 | Pathaan | 2023 | ₹1,055 cr | Shah Rukh Khan |
| 5 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | ₹969 cr | Salman Khan |
| 6 | Animal | 2023 | ₹915 cr | Ranbir Kapoor |
| 7 | Secret Superstar | 2017 | ₹912 cr | Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan |
| 8 | Stree 2 | 2024 | ₹874 cr | Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao |
| 9 | Chhaava | 2025 | ₹807 cr | Vicky Kaushal |
| 10 | PK | 2014 | ₹792 cr | Aamir Khan |
Detailed Analysis of Top Performers
1. Dangal (2016)
- India Net: ₹387.38 crore
- Overseas: ₹1,535.30 crore
- Legacy: Remains the global leader primarily due to its historic performance in China, where it earned over $200 million (₹1,300+ crore). It is the only Bollywood film to cross the ₹2,000 crore mark globally.
2. Dhurandhar (2025)
- India Net: ₹882.50 crore (Day 47)
- Worldwide Gross: ₹1,338.50 crore
- Records: As of January 21, 2026, it is officially the highest-grossing Hindi film domestically in terms of net collections, surpassing Jawan and Pathaan. It also holds the record for the highest 7th-week collection in Hindi cinema history (₹11.50+ crore).
3. Jawan & Pathaan (2023)
- Impact: These two Shah Rukh Khan-starrers revitalized the industry in 2023, with Jawan briefly holding the record for the highest-grossing original Hindi film worldwide (excluding Dangal‘s China run) before being overtaken by Dhurandhar.
4. Secret Superstar (2017)
- Overseas Phenomenon: Despite a modest domestic run (₹63 crore net), it remains one of the highest grossers globally due to an extraordinary ₹800+ crore collection in China, proving the massive pull of Aamir Khan in that market.
Upcoming 2026 Potential Contenders
The 2026 schedule features several “event” films expected to challenge these ranks:
- Border 2: Releasing January 23, 2026, with high expectations to challenge domestic records.
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge: The sequel to the current #2 film is slated for March 19, 2026.
- Ramayana Part 1: Expected to be one of the most expensive Indian films ever, targeting a late 2026 release.