Indian cinema, just like other sectors, witnessed a major setback during the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary shutdown of cinema halls gave rise to the prominence of OTT platforms across the country. Despite enduring a host of drawbacks, several films successfully managed to attract a large number of audiences back to theatres, ensuring them a larger-than-life cinematic experience. As the year inches close to its end, here’s taking a look at the highest-grossing Indian films of 2022:
Kantara: The Kannada film industry made great strides at the box office this year. After KGF: Chapter 2 and Vikrant Rona, Kantara marked the third blockbuster film to have come out of the realms of Sandalwood in 2022. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the action thriller, which was produced on a small budget, has minted over Rs 360 crores worldwide so far. Despite originally releasing on September 30, Kantara continues to rule the box office and is expected to cross a jaw-dropping Rs 400 crore mark soon.
Brahmastra– Directed by Ayan Mukerjee, the movie emerged as the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2022, at the worldwide box office. The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer made a net gross collection of around Rs. 430 crore at the worldwide box office. The movie hit the OTT platform, Disney plus Hotstar, on November 4.
K.G.F: Chapter 2– The worldwide collection of the movie is pegged at Rs 1500 crore. The sequel continues the rise of the assassin and kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields as he battles his rivals and government officials. The thriller features Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Srinidhi Shetty.
RRR– Featuring Charan, N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Ray Stevenson the project grossed Rs 1150 crore worldwide. This epic action-adventure is set against the background of the British Raj. RRR narrates the story of two legendary revolutionaries who join forces against the British.
Vikram– Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film features Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, and Shivani Narayanan. The action thriller earned Rs 500 crore and narrates the story of a black-ops squad led by Agent Vikram. The agent then investigates a masked group of serial killers and a drug syndicate in Chennai.
Ponniyin Selvan– Directed by Mani Ratnam the movie has entered the Rs 500 crore club. The project is the theatrical representation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s novel Ponniyin Selvan. The movie depicted the story of the mighty Chola empire in the country.
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