6 Films that Bombed Miserably At Box Office, Bollywood’s Biggest Failures Of 2023

Bollywood: Where Big Stars Didn’t Shine in 2023

2023 wasn’t just about dazzling hits like “Jawan” and “Pathaan” in Bollywood. It also threw some curveballs at even the biggest stars, leaving them with movies that didn’t quite click with the audience. From high-budget action flicks to smaller dramas, some films just couldn’t find their golden ticket. Let’s take a closer look at these box office duds, from the grand to the not-so-grand:

Even Stars with Golden Touches Fumbled:

Remember “The Kashmir Files”? Vivek Agnihotri’s masterpiece crossed a whopping 250 crore! And Kartik Aaryan’s “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” in 2022 was a riot! But even these talented names couldn’t escape 2023’s downturn. Here are some of their highly anticipated films that flopped:

Kangana Ranaut’s Soaring Flight Didn’t Reach Target:

• Tejas: This film featuring Kangana as a brave Indian Air Force pilot couldn’t take off, despite its October release. It only managed a measly 6.2 crore in India. Directed by Sarvesh Mewara, even the daring rescue mission of Tejas Gill couldn’t win over the audience.

Tiger Shroff’s Post-Apocalyptic World Couldn’t Captivate:

• Ganapath: Starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, this action film set in a futuristic wasteland didn’t find its audience, despite the Dussehra holiday release. With a massive 200 crore budget, it could only earn a disappointing 13 crore in India. Even Amitabh Bachchan’s presence couldn’t save it.

Vivek Agnihotri’s Vaccine Story Didn’t Inject Excitement:

• The Vaccine War: Despite being directed by the master of “The Kashmir Files,” this film with actors like Nana Patekar and Pallavi Joshi barely managed 10.33 crore in India. Released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, it couldn’t connect with viewers, despite its important subject matter.

The Horror-Comedy Sequel Didn’t Quite Haunt the Box Office:

• Chandramukhi 2: This Tamil horror-comedy sequel, starring Kangana Ranaut and Raghava Lawrence, managed 39.21 crore in India across languages. Although released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, it couldn’t reach the heights of its predecessor.

Akshay Kumar’s Remake Couldn’t Get a Driver’s License for Success:

• Selfiee: Akshay Kumar’s remake of the Malayalam film “Driving Licence” barely made a dent at the box office, earning only 17.03 crore in India. Directed by Raj Mehta and featuring Emraan Hashmi and Diana Penty, it failed to grab the audience’s attention.

Kartik Aaryan’s Reimagining Didn’t Find its Rhythm:

• Shehzada: This Hindi remake of Allu Arjun’s Telugu hit “Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo” couldn’t find its groove, despite a star-studded cast. With a collection of 32 crore in India, falling short of its 85 crore budget, the Rohit Dhawan directed film couldn’t replicate the magic of the original.

These films, with their big budgets and famous faces, couldn’t win over the audience in 2023. This resulted in underwhelming box office performances, leaving studios and distributors with some heavy losses. What other movies do you think deserve a spot on this list? Share your thoughts in the comments below!