The Hindi box office has witnessed a paradigm shift over the past decade. Gone are the days when a film reaching Rs 100 crore was considered a monumental feat. Today films are easily crossing Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore mark. Amongst recent release Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara took just 11 days to cross Rs 250 crore mark. , Here’s a detailed look at 25 blockbuster films, some from Bollywood, others dubbed in Hindi that crossed the Rs 250 crore mark and how quickly they achieved the feat.
The 250 Crore Club: Speed Rankings
Let’s begin with a countdown based on the least number of days taken to cross Rs 250 crore, cutting across languages, themes, and timelines.
- Pushpa 2 – 4 Days – Rs 285.7 Cr All eyes were on this Allu Arjun-starrer, and it didn’t disappoint. With unmatched hype, a blockbuster trailer, and roaring pre-release buzz, Pushpa 2 bulldozed its way to Rs 285.7 crore in just 4 days, setting a new benchmark for dubbed films.
- Jawan – 4 Days – Rs 252.08 Cr Shah Rukh Khan's action avatar in Jawan struck gold. The film’s emotional high points, mass appeal, and Atlee's directorial prowess made this SRK-starrer a rocket at the box office.
- Pathaan – 5 Days – Rs 271 Cr The comeback of Shah Rukh Khan, coupled with patriotic fervor and high-octane action, made Pathaan the event of the year. It galloped to Rs 271 crore in just five days, reaffirming SRK’s dominance..
- Animal – 5 Days – Rs 250.66 Cr Ranbir Kapoor’s brutal, emotionally intense Animal stunned critics and fans alike. With its raw narrative and gripping music, it made it to Rs 250 crore in just five days, solidifying Ranbir’s commercial status.
- Gadar 2 – 6 Days – Rs 261.35 Cr Sunny Deol’s return as Tara Singh proved nostalgic gold. Gadar 2, feeding off legacy and crowd emotion, thundered past the Rs 250 crore mark in six days.
- Stree 2 – 6 Days – Rs 255.35 Cr A surprise entry, Stree 2 blended horror and comedy with social satire, which resonated even more strongly than its predecessor. Rs 255.35 crore in six days—a genre-defying feat.
- KGF Chapter 2 – 7 Days – Rs 255.05 Cr The Kannada giant rocked the Hindi belt like few had imagined. Yash’s charisma, Prashanth Neel’s scale, and cinematic punch made KGF 2 a Hindi box office juggernaut.
- Baahubali 2 – 8 Days – Rs 266.15 Cr The film that changed the landscape of Indian cinema. SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus crossed Rs 250 crore in eight days, rewriting history and audience expectations forever.
- Chhaava – 9 Days – Rs 286.75 Cr One of the most rapid climbers of recent times, Chhaava combined Maratha valor with big-budget spectacle and a rousing soundtrack, attracting massive footfalls.
- Dangal – 10 Days – Rs 264.21 Cr Aamir Khan’s sports biopic rode on critical acclaim and festive family viewership, reaching Rs 264.21 crore in ten days, a rarity for a non-action film.
- Sanju – 10 Days – Rs 265.48 Cr Ranbir Kapoor’s most transformative role helped Sanju sprint to Rs 250 crore in ten days, powered by strong word of mouth and a universally appealing story.
- Tiger Zinda Hai – 10 Days – Rs 254.75 Cr Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s espionage thriller saw massive single-screen turnout and digital-age multiplex fandom come together in its record-setting run.
- Saiyaara – 11 Days – Rs 256.75 Cr Two fresh faces, new sound, and sweeping romance—that’s what Saiyaara brought to the table. With a newcomer lead pair, its 11-day journey to Rs 250 crore made it the dark horse of 2025.
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan – 11 Days – Rs 250.02 Cr A heartwarming tale of humanity and cross-border goodwill, Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan was an emotional juggernaut that united audiences across age and class.
- Sultan – 12 Days – Rs 263.23 Cr Another Salman starrer, this wrestling drama packed with emotional highs and training montages saw Rs 250 crore in 12 days, driven by Eid release power.
- PK – 12 Days – Rs 255.77 Cr Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan’s social satire crossed the mark in 12 days, proving that intelligent cinema could also be big business.
- War – 12 Days – Rs 260 Cr Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff’s dance of action, stunts, and sleek visuals made War a Diwali blockbuster that zoomed to Rs 250 crore in less than two weeks.
- Dhoom 3 – 13 Days – Rs 252.71 Cr The third installment of the Dhoom franchise, starring Aamir Khan, showed off Bollywood’s flair for heist drama and stylish storytelling.
- Tiger 3 – 15 Days – Rs 252.75 Cr Although it slowed down due to mixed reviews, Tiger 3 ultimately roared past the line in 15 days, riding on the legacy of the spy universe.
- Padmaavat – 18 Days – Rs 253.80 Cr With controversy preceding release, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic drama managed to achieve Rs 250 crore in 18 days, driven by visuals, music, and stellar performances.
- Kalki 2898 AD – 18 Days – Rs 254.60 Cr A sci-fi epic that blended mythology with futuristic dystopia, Kalki proved that experimental storytelling can pay off at scale.
- Kabir Singh – 22 Days – Rs 251.94 Cr Despite its polarizing themes, this remake of Arjun Reddy struck a chord with the youth, taking 22 days to hit the milestone.
- RRR – 23 Days – Rs 250.09 Cr The action epic from Rajamouli featuring Ram Charan and NTR Jr took its time, but the footfalls never stopped, culminating in an epic Rs 250 crore in 23 days.
- Tanhaji – 25 Days – Rs 251.94 Cr Ajay Devgn’s Maratha warrior saga had a slow burn, but like a true warrior, it persisted and conquered the mark in 25 days.
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – 28 Days – Rs 251 Cr Despite a strong start, the horror-comedy sequel took the longest time among these 25—28 days—to get past Rs 250 crore.
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