The Kashmir Files to Kabir Singh: The Bollywood movie that earned the highest ‘A’ rating at the box office

Bollywood’s fascination with ‘A’ rated films, known for pushing boundaries and exploring bold stories, has led to several releases dominating the box office. As Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming release ‘Animal’ gears up to grab attention, let’s take a look back at some of the unexpected successes like ‘The Kashmir Files’ and the much-controversial ‘Kabir Singh’. These films not only pushed boundaries, but also redefined success in the industry.

“Animal”, scheduled for release on December 1st, has been causing a stir even before its release. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film is expected to be Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest opening ever. With pre-order reports suggesting a formidable start, “Animal” explores a character driven by an instinct to protect his family, earning him the title. The film’s All India Day 1 advance revenue is expected to be Rs 6.42 billion with strong bookings in key states like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.

Despite facing delays from the censor board, Amit Rai’s OMG 2, a sequel to the 2012 hit OMG – Oh My God!, has a lifetime box office gross of 221.08 million yen. It ended at the box office with a record of Rs. The film received an ‘A’ rating and managed to rake in a lot of money. The film’s cast, crew, and even fans came together and asked the CBFC to review the certification and grant the film a U/A certification, but the board refused.

Vivek Agnihotri’s directorial venture ‘The Kashmir Files’ defied all expectations and expectations and became the first post-pandemic film in India to cross the Rs 300-crore mark. Despite lacking star power, major promotion, and dealing with serious themes, the film’s success can be attributed to strong word of mouth and a loyal audience. With a worldwide box office collection of Rs 337.23 million, ‘The Kashmir Files’ not only became the highest-grossing film of 2022 but also the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. It was also made into a movie.

Abhishek Chaubey’s ‘Udta Punjab’ sparked controversy after online leaks affected its box office potential. Despite setbacks and fierce opposition from various parties, the film managed to gross Rs 9,700 crore at the worldwide box office, showing the impact its intense story had on the audience.