The highest-earning movie in India (net gross across all languages) is (2017), which collected approximately ₹1,800+ crore worldwide (over $250 million at the time).

The success of Baahubali 2 did more than just make money; it shifted the center of gravity in the Indian film industry.

Unlike typical blockbusters, Baahubali 2 had no A-list Bollywood star (Prabhas was relatively unknown in Hindi markets). It didn’t rely on item songs, rom-com tracks, or urban settings. Instead, it bet on —a risk that paid off massively, especially in dubbed Hindi versions across small-town India.

The following table highlights the definitive leaders of the Indian box office as of May 2026: Movie Title Worldwide Gross (Approx.) ₹2,070 crore Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge ₹1,830 crore Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ₹1,810 crore Pushpa 2: The Rule ₹1,742 crore Dhurandhar ₹1,428 crore RRR ₹1,387 crore K.G.F: Chapter 2 ₹1,250 crore Jawan ₹1,160 crore Kalki 2898 AD ₹1,110 crore Pathaan ₹1,069 crore (Sources:) Domestic vs. Worldwide Records

The first film ( Baahubali: The Beginning ) ended with the loyal warrior Kattappa killing the hero—a mystery that became a . For two years, Indians debated: Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali? The question trended on Twitter, inspired memes, wedding skits, and even political analogies. When the sequel finally revealed the answer, theaters saw mass hysteria—fans shouting, throwing flower petals, and celebrating like a festival.