From 'Tanu Weds Manu' to 'Kahaani': Small budget Bollywood films that ruled the box-office
The following is a list of films that were made on a shoestring budget but grossed a lot of money.
Filmmakers have a reputation for spending a lot of money on their projects. While some films recoup every penny spent on them, others have a less fortunate outcome. Despite the fact that Bollywood has traditionally been associated with grandeur and high-budget films, the industry has recently experienced an increase in the number of low-budget films. Several of these low-budget films have gone on to become enormous box-office hits, as well as gaining critical and popular acclaim.
Here is a list of movies that were made on a small budget-
'Tanu Weds Manu,' starring Kangana Ranaut and Madhavan, was made on a Rs 15 crore budget. In its first week of release, the film grossed Rs 10 crore. The romance drama directed by Anand L Rai became an instant smash, and the film's satellite rights were sold for Rs 7.5 crore.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam made their acting debuts in this film. As a producer, John Abraham. Shoojit Sircar directed the film, which was produced by John Abraham. The film, which tackled a sensitive topic like sperm donation, was a smash hit. The film, which was made on a shoestring budget of Rs 5 crore, went on to gross Rs 65 crore.
'Kahaani,' directed by Sujoy Gosh, stars Vidya Balan in the lead role, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Parambrata Chatterjee in supporting roles. 'Kahaani' is one of the most profitable and best-received women-centric films in recent memory. The film was produced on a shoestring budget of Rs 8 crore and grossed Rs 78 crore at the box office.
'Taare Zameen Par,' starring Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary, was created on a budget of Rs 12 crore. The film was dubbed a superhit after grossing around Rs 89 crore. The film, directed by Aamir Khan, won the National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare.