Top 10 Bollywood Movies of 2008 based on Box Office Collections

Top 10 Bollywood Movies of 2008 based on Box Office Collections

Box office figures in India are not official, as there is no official source but here's a rough idea of the Top Grossing Bollywood Movies of 2008:

1) Ghajini

Total Gross (INR): 1,360,000,000 (136 crore Rupees)

Ghajini Bollywood film directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced under the Geetha Arts banner by Allu Aravind. It stars Aamir Khan and is a romantic action thriller that explores the life of a rich businessman who suffers from anterograde amnesia following a violent encounter. With the aid of Polaroid Instant camera images and permanent tattoos on his torso, the businessman tries to avenge the murder of his vivacious model girlfriend, Kalpana, who was killed shortly before he was also attacked leading to his diagnosis of amnesia. The film is said to have been 'inspired' by the 2000 Hollywood movie Memento directed by Christopher Nolan.

Official website: www.rememberghajini.com

2) Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Total Gross (INR): 760,000,0000 (76 crore Rupees)

A middle-aged man who has lost his love for life recovers it through the love of a vivacious young girl. This Indian romantic comedy directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Raj Films stars Shahrukh Khan in the film as mild-mannered office worker Surinder "Suri" Sahni whose love for beautiful, vivacious Tania "Taani Ji" Gupta (Anushka Sharma) transforms him into dancing sensation "Raj." It was released worldwide on December 12, 2008

Official website: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

3) Singh Is Kinng

Total Gross (INR): 755,881,177 (75 crore Rupees)

A comic caper about Happy Singh, a Punjabi villager who goes through a series of misadventures and eventually becomes the Kinng of the Australian underworld. The film is directed by Anees Bazmee and stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. The film was released on August 8, 2008.

Official website: www.singhiskinng.com

4) Race

Total Gross (INR): 594,464,799 (59 crore Rupees)

Abbas Mastan’s thriller ‘Race’ is a story of two brothers – one of them plays to win, while the other one plays to defeat. Race is a comedy, thriller and action film which explores themes of sibling rivalry, betrayal and passion. The film is based on the 1998 Hollywood movie Goodbye Lover. Released on March 21, 2008 worldwide, it stars Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Sameera Reddy and Katrina Kaif in pivotal roles.

Wikipedia page: Race

5) Jodhaa-Akbar

Total Gross (INR): 549,719,298 (54 crore Rupees)

A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha. released on February 15, 2008.[1] It is directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker, the director of the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan (2001). It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles.

Official website: www.jodhaaakbar.com

6) Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

Total Gross (INR): 546,100,000 (54 crore Rupees)

Two best friends being convinced that they are not in love search for each other's love. Set in a college campus, the film is a tale of friendship, bonding and love. It is about discovering love in one’s heart. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles. Produced by Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan.

Wikipedia: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

7) Golmaal Returns

Total Gross (INR): 512,159,743 (51 crore Rupees)

The film is a sequel to the 2006 film, Golmaal with Ajay Devgan, Tusshar Kapoor and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles while Kareena Kapoor, Anjana Sukhani, Amrita Arora and Celina Jaitley as new additions to the sequel Golmaal Returns. The film released on October 29, 2008.

Official website: www.golmaalreturnsfilm.com

8) Dostana

Total Gross (INR): 43,25,00,000 (43 crore Rupees)

Kunal and Sameer, two straight guys who pretend to be a gay couple to secure an posh Miami apartment, but both of them fall for their gorgeous room-mate Neha, hilarity ensures as they strive to convince one and all they are gay! While secretly trying to win Neha's heart. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The film was directed by Karan Johar's assistant, Tarun Mansukhani.

Official website: www.dostanathefilm.com

9) Bachna Ae Haseeno

Total Gross (INR): 312,000,000 (31 crore Rupees)

His name alone is enough to scramble their brains and set their hearts racing. Meet Raj. His name alone is enough to scramble their brains and set their hearts racing. Meet Raj. discover his three love stories; Raj and Mahi, Raj and Radhika, Raj and Gayatri. Different ladyloves at different times in his life. And each one of them teach him a little bit about love and a little bit about life, in their own sweet, sexy or sassy way. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone. The film was directed by Siddharth Anand.

Official website: Bachna Ae Haseeno

10) Kidnap

Total Gross (INR): 19,00,00,000 (19 crore Rupees)

Sanjay Dutt plays a father whose daughter is kidnapped. The film follows his struggle to get her back. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Minissha Lamba and Vidya Malvade. The film is directed by Sanjay Gadhvi

Official website: www.kidnapthefilm.com
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