November 2024 was a strong month for the Indian box office, with gross collections amounting to ₹914 crore, primarily driven by two major Hindi Diwali releases, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again. Here are the key takeaways:
Monthly Overview
- November’s collections brought the cumulative domestic box office for 2024 (January to November) to ₹9,862 crore, slightly down by 4% compared to the same period in 2023.
- Hindi films dominated the month, contributing ₹664 crore (73%) to the total, while other languages failed to cross ₹100 crore individually.
Top Performers
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 emerged as the highest-grossing film of November, surpassing Singham Again by ₹15 crore.
- Both films now rank among the top three Hindi theatrical releases of 2024, alongside Stree 2, which retains the top spot.
- Tamil film Kanguva was the only non-Hindi release to cross ₹50 crore, although it experienced a sharp decline in collections due to mixed audience feedback.
Year-to-Date Performance
- The overall box office for 2024 crossed ₹10,000 crore in December, thanks to the strong opening of Pushpa 2: The Rule.
- Whether 2024 can surpass the all-time record of ₹12,226 crore (set in 2023) depends on the performance of December releases like Baby John (Hindi), Mufasa: The Lion King (Hollywood), Viduthalai: Part-2 (Tamil), and Barroz (Malayalam).
Hindi Films in the Spotlight
- Hindi cinema solidified its dominance in the yearly Top 10 grossers, contributing five films to the list.
- Kalki 2898 AD also performed well, with 45% of its collections coming from its Hindi-dubbed version.
Language Share
- November’s box office success boosted the Hindi language share from 34% to 38%, though it remains below 2023’s 44%.
Looking Ahead
With Pushpa 2: The Rule already creating waves and several highly anticipated releases lined up for December, the Indian box office is gearing up for a thrilling close to 2024. Will it surpass last year’s record-breaking collections? Stay tuned!
