This year saw several big-budget films like Stree 2, Kanguva, Devara, and Pushpa 2 making waves at the box office. However, Pushpa 2 turned out to be the most successful among them. But before 2024 wraps up, let's take a look at the films that had relatively low budgets but achieved great success at the box office, proving that sometimes small packages can create the biggest impact. These films also made a mark on OTT platforms.
Lapata Ladies
- Budget: ₹4-5 Crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹25 Crore
- Produced under Aamir Khan's home production, Lapata Ladies was a surprise hit. Directed by Kiran Rao, this film became one of the most-watched films on OTT and earned impressive returns.
Manjumel Boys
- Budget: ₹20 Crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹200 Crore
- Based on a true incident from 2006, Manjumel Boys made waves with its compelling storytelling. With a modest budget, the film earned over ₹200 crore, making it one of the year's most successful films.
Munja
- Budget: ₹30 Crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹130 Crore (Worldwide)
- Munja is another film that made its mark at the box office with a relatively low budget. Earning ₹130 crore globally, the film garnered significant attention for its unique narrative and strong performances.
Kill
- Budget: ₹20 Crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹40 Crore
- Starring Lakshya Lalvani and Raghav Juyal, Kill had a budget of ₹20 crore but managed to collect ₹40 crore at the box office, showing that content and strong performances can often outweigh the budget.
Hanuman
- Budget: ₹40 Crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹350 Crore (Worldwide)
- Released in 2025, Hanuman made a huge impact at the box office. With a ₹40 crore budget, it grossed a remarkable ₹350 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
These films, with their tight budgets, proved that creativity, storytelling, and strong performances can lead to massive success.
