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Bollywood is known for its extravagant films that often come with a hefty price tag. While some of these movies go on to become blockbusters, there are others that fail to impress the audience and end up being a massive flop.
10 Most expensive Bollywood films that became Biggest Flops
1: Adipurush (2023)
Adipurush, the highly anticipated movie that promised to be a blockbuster, unfortunately, fell short of expectations and became a flop. The film, which was touted as a magnum opus, had all the elements of success – a star-studded cast, a renowned director, and a massive budget of Rs 700 crore.
IMDb Rating: 2.6/10
Budget: Rs 60 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 18.29 crore
3: Shaandaar
Shaandaar, starring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, had a budget of around 75 crores. The film was marketed as a romantic comedy and generated a lot of buzz prior to its release. However, it failed to live up to the expectations and was a commercial failure. The weak screenplay and lack of chemistry between the lead actors were the main reasons behind its downfall.
IMDb Rating: 3.6/10
Budget: Rs 75 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 43.13 crore
4: Blue (2009)
“Blue” is a Bollywood film released in 2009. The movie was directed by Anthony D’Souza. It featured an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan, and Katrina Kaif. Despite its high production budget and star-studded cast, the film underperformed at the box office and was considered a commercial failure.
IMDb Rating: 3.8/10
Budget: Rs 80 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 63 crore
5: Thugs of Hindostan
One of the most highly anticipated films of 2018, Thugs of Hindostan had a budget of over 300 crores. Starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, the film had all the elements of a blockbuster. However, it failed to live up to the expectations and was panned by both critics and audiences alike. The lackluster storyline and poor execution were the main reasons behind its failure.
IMDb Rating: 4.1/10
Budget: Rs 310 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 335 crore
6: Saawariya
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Saawariya marked the debut of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. With a budget of around 40 crores, the film had high expectations attached to it. However, it failed to impress the audience and was a commercial failure. The slow pace and lack of a strong storyline were the main reasons behind its downfall.
IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
Budget: Rs 45 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 29.06 crore
7: Bombay Velvet
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bombay Velvet was a period crime drama set in the 1960s. With a budget of around 120 crores, it was one of the most expensive Bollywood films at that time. Despite having a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, the film failed to connect with the audience. The convoluted plot and slow pace were major turn-offs for the viewers.
IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
Budget: Rs 118 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 32.88 crore
8: Raavan
Directed by Mani Ratnam, Raavan was a modern-day adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana. With a budget of around 125 crores, the film had high expectations attached to it. However, it failed to impress both critics and audiences. The confusing narrative and lack of chemistry between the lead actors, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, were the main reasons behind its failure.
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Budget: Rs 180 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 40.51 crore
9: Mohenjo Daro
Mohenjo Daro, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was a period drama set in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. With a budget of over 100 crores, the film had grand sets and elaborate costumes. However, it failed to make a mark at the box office. The weak screenplay and lack of emotional connect with the characters were the main reasons behind its failure.
IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
Budget: Rs 120 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 107.86 crore
10: Fan
Fan, starring Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, had a budget of approximately 105 crores. The film had a unique concept and generated a lot of buzz prior to its release. However, it failed to sustain the interest of the audience and ended up being a commercial failure. The weak second half and lack of a compelling storyline were the main reasons behind its downfall.
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Budget: Rs 120 crore
Gross Collection: Rs 116.81 crore
