7 Indian Movies That Turned Out To Be Unexpected Blockbusters & Proved Content Is King

Gone are the days when the movies used to turn out to be blockbusters just because of the star power. The recent failures of star-studded movies like Aamir’s Laal Singh Chaddha, Ranbir’s Shamshera, and Akshay’s Samrat Prithviraj have proven that content is king. And, no star can save a bad movie from turning into a disaster.

Meanwhile, there were some movies, which turned out to be unexpected hits and left the audience impressed.  Many believed that these movies will hardly create any impact at the box office; they would come and go in a jiffy but they stayed, entertained, and earned big mollah.

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Here are 7 such Indian movies that turned out to be unexpected hits in cinema:

1. The Kashmir Files

With no so-called superstar and no big marketing budget, this movie was created on a mere budget of 15-20 Crores. And, while not many expected it to turn out to be a blockbuster, this movie created many records at the box office. This unexpected hit movie left the audience impressed and managed to earn almost Rs. 350 Crores worldwide. The movie that stirred a lot of controversies, is rated 8.3 on IMDb and you can watch it on Zee5.

2. Bhool Bhulaaiya 2

While Bhool Bhulaaiya was a blockbuster, everyone doubted the success of Bhool Bhulaaiya 2 as it lacked the star power of Akshay Kumar. But, the movie turned out to be a huge success because of the talented star cast – Tabu and Kartik Aaryan. The movie created on the budget of 75 Crores managed to earn 270 Crores INR worldwide. In case you haven’t watched the movie yet, you can watch it on Netflix.

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3. Kantara

Kantara, the underrated movie, managed to overshadow many so-called superstar movies. The movie made on a mere budget of Rs. 16 Crores, collected more than Rs. 400 Crores at the box office. With an IMDb rating of 8.5, Rishabh Kantara’s success is a reminder that content is king. In case you haven’t watched the movie, you can stream it on Netflix.

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4. Kartikeya 2

Created on the budget of only 15- 30 Crores, the movie managed to earn around Rs. 120 Crores.  Starring Nikhil Siddharth and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles, Karthikeya-2 is a prequel to the 2014 hit film Karthikeya. The plot centers on the curious Dr. Karthikeya, who sets off on a dangerous mission to find a mythical relic. In case you haven’t watched it yet, you can stream it on Zee5.

5. Vikram

Vikram turned out to be a worldwide blockbuster as it collected Rs. 426 worldwide. The movie made on a budget of INR 120 Crores left many stunned by the success in the post-COVID era.

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6. Sita Ramam

Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thankur’s period drama Sita Ramam left many surprised. With minimal hype, this movie turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office and proved that content is king. Made on a mere budget of INR 30 Crores, the movie grossed over Rs. 100 Crores. With an IMDb rating of 8.6, the movie is one of the most successful Indian movies of 2022. In case you haven’t watched it, you can stream it on Disney+Hotstar.

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7. 777 Charlie

Made on a mere budget of INR 20 Crores, 777 Charlie turned out an unexpected hit with a box-office collection of INR 105 Crores. The movie focuses on Charlie, an abused dog, who stumbles upon Dharma, a jaded man. As their connection grows, horrific news sends the two friends on a journey together. You can watch the movie on Voot or Amazon Prime Video.

In the times, when superstar-loaded movies failed to impress the audience, these unexpected movies won our hearts! Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below

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