Top Bollywood Debuts: Making a career in Bollywood is not easy; however, some newcomers have made a magnificent debut at the box-office over the past decade. Be it renting an extravagant launch or catching audiences by surprise, here is an overview of such debutant films that made the biggest opening day collections since 2010.
Saiyaara (2025) – ₹20 crore
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda stunned the industry with this massive opening and set a new record for debutants.
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) – ₹10.15 crore
Kapil Sharma’s quick humor made it like a house-on-fire opening day.
Dhadak (2018) – ₹8.71 crore
Janhvi kapoor and Ishaan Khatter took off high on emotions and the star power.
Student of the Year (2012) – ₹7.48 crore
Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra had a grand debut via Karan Johar’s campus drama.
Hero (2015) – ₹6.85 million
Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya made an entry with Salman Khan’s backing.
Heropanti (2014) – 6.63 million
With “Dus,” Tiger Shroff actually kick-started his career with this swag-packed entertainer, albeit mainly with the glitzy affair.
Ishaqzaade: The Words of Love (2012) – ₹4.54 crore
Parineeti Chopra and Arjun won’t change minds but had what many audiences adored: heated romance.
Kai Po Che! (2013) – ₹4.5 crore
Sushant Singh Rajput’s debut was critically and commercially successful.
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Tadap (2021) – ₹4.05 crore
Ahan Shetty’s intense love story struck a chord with young audiences.
Vicky Donor (2012) – ₹1.8 crore
Ayushmann Khurrana’s quirky debut wound up growing strong through word of mouth.
Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) – ₹1 crore
A bold, experimental debut that impressed city audiences.
Ranveer Singh’s exuberant entry started slowly but became iconic with time.
These films cut across the spectrum from high-glam dramas to unconventional narratives. A powerful first step can further open doors and shatter expectations. Now, Saiyaara takes the lead-a definite indication that audiences are ready for new talent on a big scale.