In 2018, “Sanju,” the biopic of Sanjay Dutt, reigned supreme at the Bollywood box office, achieving phenomenal success. Other major hits that year included the controversial “Padmaavat” and the action-packed “Simmba,” demonstrating the wide range of genres that resonated with audiences. These films contributed to a strong year for the Indian film industry.
Here’s a breakdown of the top-performing Bollywood films of 2018, ranked by their global box office earnings.
| Movie | Worldwide Box Office Collection |
| Sanju | ₹586.85 Crore |
| Padmaavat | ₹571.98 Crore |
| Andhadhun | ₹456.89 Crore |
| Simmba | ₹400.19 Crore |
| Thugs of Hindostan | ₹335 Crore |
| Race 3 | ₹303 Crore |
| Baaghi 2 | ₹254.33 Crore |
| Hichki | ₹239.79 Crore |
| Badhaai Ho | ₹221.44 Crore |
| Pad Man | ₹212.02 Crore |
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