January's Box Office Magic: 7 Films That Redefined Bollywood Success

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News18•20-01-2026, 08:06
January's Box Office Magic: 7 Films That Redefined Bollywood Success
- •From 2000 to 2023, January releases like 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' and 'Pathaan' have significantly impacted Bollywood's box office history.
- •Hrithik Roshan became an overnight sensation with 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' (2000), which grossed over 80 crores on a 10 crore budget and set an awards record.
- •Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift' (2016) and Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' (2019) were Republic Day week hits, earning 230 crores and 342 crores worldwide respectively, fueled by patriotic themes.
- •Ajay Devgn's 100th film, 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' (2020), collected 367 crores worldwide, while Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' (2018) overcame controversies to earn over 585 crores globally.
- •Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' (2023) marked a historic comeback, grossing 1050 crores worldwide, and Aamir Khan's 'Rang De Basanti' (2006) won 49 awards while earning 97 crores globally.
Why It Matters: January has proven to be a remarkably lucky month for Bollywood, producing blockbusters and award-winning films.
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