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Bollywood's Female Power: 8 Films That Conquered the Box Office

The Kerala Story (2023): This controversial drama became an unprecedented juggernaut, grossing over Rs 300 crore worldwide. Starring Adah Sharma, the film’s exploration of religious conversion and extremism resonated deeply with mass audiences, making it one of the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films in history.

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News18•07-03-2026, 14:31

Bollywood's Female Power: 8 Films That Conquered the Box Office

•The Kerala Story (2023) starring Adah Sharma grossed over Rs 300 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films.
•Alia Bhatt delivered two major hits: Gangubai Kathiawadi (Rs 209 cr) and Raazi (Rs 207 cr), proving her box office prowess.
•Crew (2024) with Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon broke records, grossing over Rs 157 crore and achieving the highest opening day for a female-led film.
•Deepika Padukone's Piku (Rs 141 cr) and Vidya Balan's The Dirty Picture (Rs 117 cr) redefined female protagonists and achieved significant commercial success.
•Veere Di Wedding and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi further demonstrated the strong appeal and box office power of diverse female-centric stories.

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