Box office success is often considered the marker of a movie’s popularity and financial viability. However, not every movie is fortunate enough to achieve record-breaking collections. In India, a country known for its thriving film industry, there have been several movies that unfortunately experienced the lowest box office collection. While these films may not have fared well commercially, they still offer unique perspectives, artistic talent, and valuable insights into the world of cinema. In this article, we will explore ten movies with the lowest box office collection in India, shedding light on their content, production, and the factors that contributed to their underwhelming performance.
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Here’s a list of the top 10 movies with the lowest box office collections in India:
1. Kites (2010)
Directed by Anurag Basu, “Kites” tells the story of a wounded man searching for his sweetheart in the Mexican desert. Despite starring Hrithik Roshan and Bárbara Mori, the film failed to impress at the box office, earning only ₹47.84 crore.
Director: Anurag Basu
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Bárbara Mori, Kangana Ranaut
Box Office Collection: ₹47.84 crore
Budget: ₹82.00 crore
Verdict: Flop
2. Guzaarish (2010)
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Guzaarish” revolves around a magician rendered paralyzed who petitions the court to end his own life. Despite featuring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the film was declared a disaster with a meager collection of ₹29.56 crore.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Box Office Collection: ₹29.56 crore
Budget: ₹74.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
3. Players (2012)
“Players” is an action thriller directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla. Despite boasting a star-studded cast including Vinod Khanna and Abhishek Bachchan, the film failed to impress, earning only ₹29.90 crore at the box office.
Directors: Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu
Box Office Collection: ₹29.90 crore
Budget: ₹55.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
4. Tezz (2012)
Directed by Priyadarshan, “Tezz” follows a man seeking revenge by planting a bomb on a train. Despite featuring Anil Kapoor and Ajay Devgn, the film struggled to recover its budget, earning only ₹15.91 crore.
Director: Priyadarshan
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut
Box Office Collection: ₹15.91 crore
Budget: ₹52.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
5. Joker (2012)
“Joker” is a comedy directed by Shirish Kunder, where a space scientist visits a village to communicate with aliens. Despite starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, the film failed to resonate with audiences, earning only ₹20.23 crore.
Director: Shirish Kunder
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha
Box Office Collection: ₹20.23 crore
Budget: ₹47.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
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6. Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara (2013)
Directed by Milan Luthria, this action drama stars Akshay Kumar and Imran Khan. Despite its star power, the film could only manage to earn ₹58.49 crore at the box office, falling short of expectations.
Director: Milan Luthria
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha
Nett Collection: ₹58.49 crore
Budget: ₹100.00 crore
Verdict: Flop
7. Zanjeer (2013)
“Zanjeer” is an action crime drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia, featuring Ram Charan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Despite high expectations, the film failed to impress, earning only ₹13.07 crore.
Director: Apoorva Lakhia
Cast: Ram Charan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt
Box Office Collection: ₹13.07 crore
Budget: ₹60.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
8. Bombay Velvet (2015)
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, “Bombay Velvet” stars Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Despite its grand budget, the film could only manage to earn ₹22.80 crore, making it a disaster at the box office.
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma
Box Office Collection: ₹22.80 crore
Budget: ₹118.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
9. All Is Well (2015)
Directed by Umesh Shukla, “All Is Well” is a comedy drama starring Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. Despite its talented cast, the film failed to connect with audiences, earning only ₹12.53 crore.
Director: Umesh Shukla
Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan
Box Office Collection: ₹12.53 crore
Budget: ₹34.00 crore
Verdict: Disaster
10. Shaandaar (2015)
Directed by Vikas Bahl, “Shaandaar” features Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. Despite its promising premise, the film failed to impress at the box office, earning only ₹39.48 crore.
Director: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt
Box Office Collection: ₹39.48 crore
Budget: ₹69.00 crore
Verdict: Flop