19 Flop Bollywood Movies of all time
Certainly! Bollywood, known for its glitz and glamour, has produced numerous blockbusters over the years that have captured the hearts of audiences both in India and around the world. However, not every
film that comes out of the Indian film industry is a success. In fact, there have been several Bollywood movies that have been deemed as “flops” due to various reasons such as poor storytelling, bad acting,
or lackluster box office performance.
In this article, we will take a closer look at 19 of the biggest flop Bollywood movies of all time.
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Despite being a passion project for Raj Kapoor, this
three-and-a-half-hour-long film turned out to be a colossal failure at the box
office.
Love Story 2050 (2008)
This futuristic romantic drama starring Harman Baweja and
Priyanka Chopra failed to impress both critics and audiences.
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
(2007)
A disastrous remake of the classic Sholay, this film
directed by Ram Gopal Varma was panned by critics and audiences alike.
Himmatwala (2013)
Despite starring Ajay Devgn and Tamannaah Bhatia, this Sajid
Khan-directed film failed to recreate the magic of the original 1983 film.
Bombay Velvet (2015)
Directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Ranbir Kapoor and
Anushka Sharma, this big-budget film bombed at the box office due to its high
production costs and poor storytelling.
Drona (2008)
Abhishek Bachchan’s superhero film was a critical and
commercial failure, failing to make a mark in the superhero genre.
Tashan (2008)
Despite a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali
Khan, and Kareena Kapoor, this film received negative reviews and was a box
office disappointment.
Lal Kaptaan (2019)
This Saif Ali Khan-starrer went unnoticed and struggled to
find an audience, despite its unique concept.
Tevar (2015)
Despite the presence of Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha,
this action film failed to connect with the audience and was a commercial
failure.
Shaandaar (2015)
Despite being marketed as a big-budget destination wedding
film starring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, it failed to impress both critics
and audiences.
Dilwale (1994)
Not to be confused with the successful Dilwale Dulhania Le
Jayenge, this Ajay Devgn and Suniel Shetty starrer was a flop.
Joker (2012)
This Akshay Kumar-starrer failed to strike a chord with the
audience, despite its unique concept.
Blue (2009)
Despite its underwater adventure theme and a star-studded
cast, including Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt, the film couldn’t make a splash
at the box office.
Kites (2010)
Despite international appeal with Hrithik Roshan and Barbara
Mori, the film couldn’t fly high with Indian audiences.
Raabta (2017)
This romantic drama starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti
Sanon failed to create any lasting impact.
Dilwale (2015)
Despite the return of the iconic pairing of Shah Rukh Khan
and Kajol, this Rohit Shetty-directed film received mixed reviews and
underperformed at the box office.
Rangoon (2017)
Despite being directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Saif
Ali Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and Shahid Kapoor, the film failed to live up to
expectations.
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
(2007)
Despite the presence of Amitabh Bachchan, this romantic
comedy couldn’t charm the audience.
Joker (2019)
Not to be confused with the 2012 film of the same name, this
film starring Rajkummar Rao and directed by Shirish Kunder failed to make a
mark.
Wrap Up
In conclusion, while Bollywood has produced numerous iconic
films over the years, there have also been several that didn’t quite hit the
mark, whether due to poor storytelling, bad performances, or other factors.
These 19 films serve as a reminder that not every Bollywood venture can be a
hit, and even the biggest stars and directors have had their share of failures
in the industry.