The most telling data point in this entire index: In 2016, a Hindi film could not be imagined without a theatrical release. By 2021, Sardar Udham – a major biopic by a national award-winning director – was never even submitted to the censor board for theatrical certification. The index, therefore, is an obituary for an era and a birth certificate for another.
This period produced some of the highest-grossing films in the history of Indian cinema. Movie Title Worldwide Gross ₹1,968–2,054 crore Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ₹1,810.43 crore Secret Superstar ₹858–966 crore ₹586.85 crore ₹571.98 crore index of hindi movies 2016 2021
A landmark social drama that sparked a national conversation about consent and women's rights, featuring a career-defining role for Amitabh Bachchan. Sardar Udham The most telling data point in this entire
A biopic highlighting the struggle of a female pilot. 🚀 2021: The Hybrid Era This period produced some of the highest-grossing films
Smaller-budget films with strong scripts began outperforming star-led spectacles in terms of return on investment. The Biopic Trend: