The Indian film industry is running a big business, which rakes in crores of rupees in revenue and profit every year. From the fee of the cast and crew, promotions and marketing to basic costs like costumes, sets, accommodation, travel expenditure, shoot locations, VFX, editing, special effects, sound, voiceover, and more, the cost of making an average Bollywood movie is between Rs 20,00,000 to Rs 100,00,000. And if the film is grand and ambitious, with top-tier actors and directors, cutting-edge technology, and extensive marketing campaigns, the budget can skyrocket into hundreds of crores. 

Do you know Kalki 2898 AD is the most expensive Indian movie ever? 

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The budget of the film is reported to be Rs 600-Rs 700 crores, which is the highest any Indian film has taken to be made so far. The science-fiction thriller has top-notch VFX. The company working on the VFX is a Hollywood company which has also worked on some of the international projects like Dune and Oppenheimer among others.

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List of most expensive Indian films ever!

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With the increasing budgets, the production values have skyrocketed, resulting in some of the most visually stunning and expensive movies ever made. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive Indian movies and their reported budgets that have redefined the benchmarks of grandeur and cinematic excellence.

1. Kalki 2898 AD –  Rs 600 crores
2. RRR and Ponniyin Selvan– Rs 550 crore
3. Adipurush – Rs 500 crores – Rs 700 crores
4. 2.0 and Baahubali: The Beginning – Rs 400 crores – Rs 600 crores
5. Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva – Rs 375 -Rs 400 crores
6. Saaho and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan – Rs 350 crores
7. Thugs of Hindostan, Jawan, Tiger 3, Leo and The Greatest of All Time – Rs 300 crores
8. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire – Rs 270 crores
9. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Pathaan, Fighter and Maidaan – Rs 250 crores
10. 83 – Rs 200 to Rs 250 crores

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The increasing budgets of Indian films reflect the industry’s growth and ambition. These movies, with their grand sets, cutting-edge technology, and star-studded casts, have set new benchmarks for cinematic excellence. As Indian cinema continues to evolve, the trend of high-budget films is likely to continue, bringing more spectacular and memorable films to audiences worldwide.

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