Small budget, big impact! Long gone are the days when only big-budget movies made it to Bollywood’s 100 crores club irrespective of the storyline. In recent years, filmmakers have been making movies with lower budgets while investing a lot in their story, writing and uniqueness. Let’s have a look at low-budget movies that managed to capture the interest of the audience and smashed the box office.
Laapata Ladies
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
This beautiful movie set in the small town of Surajmukhi, Rajasthan has managed to earn Rs 21.65 crore so far with a filming budget of just Rs 4-5 crore. What was their secret? Incredible acting, terrific storyline and strong messages! Laapata Ladies is streaming on Netflix.
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Stree
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Stree, the pioneer in horror comedy, has grossed Rs 180.76 crores at the box office. Despite being made on a budget of just ₹14 crores, the film wowed audiences with its unique storyline inspired by a real-life incident, stellar performances by the entire cast, and cleverly introspective humor. You can watch this movie on Netflix, JioCinema and Hotstar.
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Bareilly Ki Barfi
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Bareilly Ki Barfi pleasantly surprised everyone upon its release, fitting perfectly into the romantic comedy genre while delivering a refreshing, relatable, and hilarious love story. Despite having a budget of ₹20 crores, the movie ended up collecting ₹58.78 crores. This movie is streaming on Netflix and Zee5.
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Kahaani
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Kahaani, starring Vidya Balan, achieved earnings of Rs 104 crores with a modest filming budget of only Rs 8 crores. This thriller garnered praise from critics, securing numerous awards, including three National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Director Sujoy Ghosh clinched the Best Director award, and Vidya Balan was honored with the Best Actress Award for her exceptional portrayal in the film. This movie is available on JioCinema.
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