2024 saw several highly anticipated films struggle at the box office, leaving fans and producers disappointed. Despite star-studded casts, large budgets, and heavy marketing campaigns, these movies failed to connect with audiences and recoup their investments.
Here are some of the most notable flops of the year:
1. Vettaiyan
Budget: Rs 300 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 148.15 crore
Vettaiyan, a highly anticipated Rajinikanth starrer, was one of the costliest projects of 2024. Despite the superstar’s immense fan following and high expectations, the film struggled to perform at the box office. With a significant deficit of Rs 151.85 crore, it has become Rajinikanth’s most notable failure in the past decade.
2. Maidaan
Budget: Rs 100 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 52.50 crore
A sports drama directed by Amit Sharma and starring Ajay Devgn, Maidaan had an intriguing storyline but failed to sustain audience interest. Despite favorable reviews, it struggled to find viewers beyond its initial release.
3. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Budget: Rs 300 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 59.25 crore
Starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, this action-comedy was one of the most anticipated releases of the year. While the film received praise for its action sequences and performances, it fell short due to a predictable screenplay and lack of emotional depth.
4. Kanguva
Budget: Rs 300 crore
Worldwide Box Office Collection: Rs 105.2 crore
Featuring Suriya in dual roles, Kanguva was a visually ambitious project. However, mixed reviews and high expectations contributed to its underwhelming performance at the box office.
5. Indian 2
Budget: Rs 250 crore
Worldwide Box Office Collection: Rs 150 crore
The much-awaited sequel to the 1996 classic Indian had Kamal Haasan reprising his iconic role. Despite his stellar performance, the film was criticised for its screenplay and overall execution, leading to a less-than-stellar box office showing.
6. Yodha
Budget: Rs 60 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 32.50 crore
Inspired by real-life airplane hijacking incidents, this action thriller directed by Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre featured Sidharth Malhotra in the lead role. Although it received positive audience reviews, the film did not achieve commercial success.
7. Jigra
Budget: Rs 80 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 31 crore
This film, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Despite its potential, the movie failed to recover its production costs.
8. Chandu Champion
Budget: Rs 90 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 88.14 crore
Directed by Kabir Khan, this biographical sports drama starring Kartik Aaryan received positive reviews but could not translate critical acclaim into significant box office numbers.
9. Khel Khel Mein
Budget: Rs 100 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 47 crore
Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the movie is based on 2016 released Italian movie, Perfect Strangers and it starred Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk and others in important roles. It was the third flop of Akshay Kumar of the year 2024.
10. I Want To Talk
Budget: Rs 40 crore
Box Office Collection: Rs 2.50 crore
Despite Abhishek Bachchan delivering a standout performance, the film suffered from poor marketing and a lack of buzz, resulting in one of the biggest commercial failures of the year.
While 2024 brought many cinematic milestones, it was also marked by major box office disappointments. These films highlight the unpredictability of the entertainment industry, where even the biggest stars and the largest budgets cannot guarantee success.
