5 Low-Budget Films That Became Box Office Blockbusters

5 Low-Budget Films: It is often said in Bollywood that a big star cast and a giant budget guarantee the success of a film, but some films have entirely changed this notion. These films not only won the hearts of the audience at a low cost but also made their makers rich by earning a lot at the box office. Let’s take a look at those 5 low-budget films, which surprised the industry by earning crores.

‘Kahaani’

The film ‘Kahaani,’ starring Vidya Balan, proved once again that a strong script and brilliant acting do not require a big star or extra glamour. The budget of this film was just Rs 8 crore, but it made a splash in the theaters and earned around Rs 104 crore. The story of the film was about a pregnant woman who searches for her husband in the streets of Kolkata. Full of suspense, emotion, and drama, this film settled in the hearts of the audience.

‘Stree’

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer ‘Stree,’ released in 2018, mixed horror and comedy in such a way that the audience was not willing to leave the hall. The budget of the film was around 24 to 28 crores, but it earned a tremendous amount of around 180 crores at the box office. The small-town setting and the story inspired by folklore made it a unique experience for the audience.

‘The Kashmir Files’

Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Kashmir Files,’ released in 2022, was very much in the news for its subject. The cost of this film was only 15 crores, but it connected with the emotions of the audience so much that it did a business of 252 crores. The pain of Kashmiri Pandits was shown in the film, and it directly touched the hearts of the people.

‘Bheja Fry’

The budget of the comedy-filled ‘Bheja Fry’ was just Rs 60 lakh. But this low-budget film surprised everyone by earning more than Rs 18 crore. Vinay Pathak’s acting and light-hearted story have made it a cult classic, which still tickles people.

Also Read: 22 Years of Allu Arjun: From Box Office Hits To Controversies

The films in this list have shown that today’s audience does not just run after stars, but they want a good story, strong acting, and original content. These films have also forced Bollywood trade analysts to think that perhaps the time has come when not the budget, but the script will be the real key to success.