7 Bollywood Films That Received Poor Response Despite Having Stellar Cast

In the world of cinema, success is often attributed to a riveting plot, stellar acting performances and a star-studded cast. However, even with renowned names like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, box office success isn’t always guaranteed. Here’s a rundown of films featuring A-listers that received negative reviews despite their commercial performance:

Selfiee (February 24, 2023):

Starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, Selfiee failed to impress at the box office. Directed by Raj Mehta, this Hindi remake of a Malayalam film received poor reviews, with a total business of Rs 23 crore against a budget of Rs 100 crore.

Tubelight (June 23, 2017):

Salman Khan’s Tubelight faced criticism for its storyline and Khan’s acting skills. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film garnered mixed reviews despite earning Rs 211 crore worldwide against a budget of Rs 100 crore.

Zero (December 21, 2018):

Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero received mixed to negative reviews from both critics and audiences. Directed by Aanand L Rai, the film, made on a budget of Rs 200 crore, earned only Rs 191.43 crore at the box office.

Thugs of Hindostan (November 8, 2018):

Although highly anticipated, Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan disappointed viewers with its storyline. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the film performed moderately well, earning Rs 335 crore against a budget of Rs 200-300 crore.

Heropanti 2 (August 29, 2022):

Despite being a sequel to Tiger Shroff’s successful film, Heropanti 2 failed to make an impact. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film, made on a budget of Rs 70 crore, earned only Rs 35 crore at the box office.

Cirkus (December 23, 2022):

Headlined by Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma, Cirkus received poor reviews for its lacklustre storyline and over-the-top comedy. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film earned Rs 61.47 crore against a budget of Rs 150 crore.

Race 3 (June 15, 2018):

The third instalment of the Race franchise, directed by Remo D’Souza and featuring Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, was criticised for its weak plot. Despite its star-studded cast, the film underperformed at the box office.

These examples serve as a reminder that success in the film industry goes beyond star power, showing the importance of compelling storytelling and audience engagement.