Thursday, 27th November 11:00 AM IST










Box Office Report Card Of 2014, No Growth Over Last Year But Last Month Is Crucial

Tomorrow last quarter of 2014 will kick off and there are line up of some real potential blockbusters. 2014 was not a great year at box office and there is almost no growth in overall business in first 9 months despite bigger promotions and higher ticket price.

There was back to back distinct growth in 2012 and 2013 over previous years but 2014 looks to finish in the same range as 2013. This year should have seen better performance as 2 Salman Khan starrers, one each from Shahrukh and Aamir, one biggie from Hrithik, one form Rohit - Ajay combo and couple of Akshay Kumar starrers hit the screens. But even 850 - 900 cr nett in last quarter can take it to close to 2013 total. Following is the year wise comparison of business of Hindi film box office -

** Till Mid November

*   Expected growth by end of year





In first 11 months, we had only one blockbuster, one big hit and handful of medium range hits. Though surprise hits like 'Queen' and 'Ragini MMS 2' did score at box office but then these films do not change the bigger picture. November proved to be a disastrous month as all promising films 'The Shaukeens', 'Kill Dil' and 'Happy Ending' flopped badly. Though 'Action Jackson' failed to impress but 'PK' proved to be another winner at box office from Aamir Khan and Hirani combo. Film is set to become 1st 300 cr nett domestic grosser and highest grosser overseas too.

Following is the top 39 films in 2014 at box office and their verdict -