"Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (2023) Box Office Collection
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, directed by Karan Johar, was
released in July 2023 and quickly became a major success at the box office.
This romantic comedy-drama, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead
roles, was widely anticipated due to Karan Johar's reputation for delivering
blockbuster films, as well as the fresh pairing of Singh and Bhatt. The film’s
blend of family drama, romance, and humor, combined with Johar’s signature
style of grand production and colorful visuals, helped it attract a large
audience both domestically and internationally.
The film made a solid start at the box office, with an opening day
collection of ₹11.1 crore (approximately $1.3 million) in India. While this may
not have been an explosive opening compared to some of the larger Bollywood
films in 2023, the film showed impressive growth over the weekend, benefiting
from positive word-of-mouth and strong audience feedback. By the end of its
opening week, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani had crossed ₹70 crore
(approximately $8.5 million) in India. Its performance was particularly strong
in metro cities and among family audiences, which is often key for films in
this genre.
As the weeks passed, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani showed
impressive legs at the box office, benefiting from its widespread appeal. The
film’s success was further bolstered by its soundtrack, which resonated well
with audiences and became popular across various platforms. Internationally,
the film performed strongly in markets like the UAE, the UK, and North America,
where it grossed a significant portion of its global earnings. By the end of
its second week, the film had grossed approximately ₹150 crore (around $18
million) in India and had crossed ₹200 crore worldwide.
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani ultimately finished its theatrical
run with a total box office collection of ₹200 crore (approximately $24
million) globally, making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023.
The film's success was particularly notable given that it was a more
traditional Bollywood family drama compared to the big-budget action spectacles
that dominated the year. Its success not only reaffirmed Karan Johar's ability
to create commercially successful, emotionally resonant films but also
solidified Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s star power at the box office. The
film's performance marked a triumph for Bollywood's romantic drama genre,
providing a refreshing counterpoint to the more action-driven blockbusters of
the year.