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Diwali Box Office: Bollywood's Performance from Sooryavanshi to Thamma
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What Happened?
Bollywood's Diwali releases from 2021 to 2025 show varied box-office performances, highlighting the importance of audience engagement over star power. Films like Sooryavanshi and Tiger 3 succeeded, while others struggled.
Key points
- 2021: Sooryavanshi collected approximately Rs 195.55 crore net in India.
- 2022: Ram Setu and Thank God combined earned around Rs 111 crore net.
- 2023: Tiger 3 grossed approximately Rs 282.79 crore net in India.
- 2024: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again together earned over Rs 552 crore net.
- 2025: Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat collectively generated around Rs 214 crore net.
Key insights
- The success of films like Sooryavanshi and Tiger 3 indicates that established franchises can still attract audiences.
- The mixed performance of Ram Setu and Thank God shows that star power alone is insufficient for box office success.
- The contrasting results of Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat highlight the potential for smaller films to succeed against larger competitors.
Why it matters
The analysis of Diwali box office performances reveals changing audience preferences and the importance of content over star power.
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Sooryavanshi· ProductTiger 3· ProductBhool Bhulaiyaa 3· ProductThamma· ProductRam Setu· ProductThank God· ProductSingham Again· ProductAkshay Kumar· PersonSalman Khan· PersonKartik Aaryan· PersonAjay Devgn· PersonKatrina Kaif· PersonEmraan Hashmi· PersonVidya Balan· PersonMadhuri Dixit· PersonNawazuddin Siddiqui· PersonSonam Bajwa· Person
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