Here Are Some Extravagant Films That Outdo Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing In Budget And Earnings

In the realm of films, where dreams are woven into imagination, the financial scales of filmmaking have grown exponentially. Gone are the days when modest budgets were the norm; today's blockbusters are raising the bar with staggering investments that offer spectacular storytelling and unmatched visual experiences. Let's have a look at these mega-budget films, those that have dared to push financial boundaries.

However, what is surprising about this is that these films' budget and box office earnings are either way more or come pretty close to the cost of Chandrayaan-3 which cost India ?615 crore. Let's have a look.

1. Adipurush (2023)

Budget - ?700 Crore

Box office collection - ?390 crore

This Om Raut film bombed at the box office as many accused makers of wrongly depicting the characters and storyline of Valmiki's Ramayana. The film's dialogues were criticised and eventually changed after its release because people found them to be offensive. Despite the high budget, the film's VFX were labelled 'poor' and many said the filmmakers blatantly copied the set of Marvel's Thor.

2. Barbie (2023)

Budget - $100 million

Box office collection - $1.18 billion

This Greta Gerwig film has become one of the only female-dominated movies among the top-grossing films of all time. It is also part of the 20 highest-grossing movies ever.

3. Oppenheimer (2023)

Budget - $100 million

Box office collection - $720 million

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer was lauded for its incredible cast, accuracy of events that took place in history, and the director's impeccable dedication to making this masterpiece of a film. It is currently the fifth-biggest R-rated hit in global box office history.

4. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

Budget - ?250 Crore

Box office collection - ?1800 Crore

This magnificent film, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, redefined the limits of Indian cinema. "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" concluded the epic saga with a budget of around ?250 crore, employing cutting-edge VFX, grand sets, and a star-studded cast. The film's iconic success demonstrated that a larger-than-life budget could indeed bring unparalleled results at the box office.

5. Saaho (2019)

Budget - ?350 Crore

Box office collection - ?439 Crore

Prabhas, fresh from his Baahubali success, starred in "Saaho," an action-packed thriller that spared no expense in delivering heart-pounding stunts and breathtaking visuals. The film showcased high-octane action sequences shot across multiple international locations, redefining the standards for Bollywood action extravaganzas. It was 2019's highest-grossing film in India.

6. 2.0 (2018)

Budget - ?570 Crore

Box office collection - ?723 Crore

Envisioned as a sequel to the hit "Enthiran," "2.0" brought together Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in a sci-fi spectacle that left audiences in awe. With its advanced and pricey visual effects, including the portrayal of an army of robots, the film boasted a budget of ?570 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.

7. Thugs of Hindostan (2018)

Budget - ?220 Crore

Box office collection - ?322 Crore

Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan joined hands for "Thugs of Hindostan," a film that aimed to redefine historical epics in Bollywood. Despite mixed reviews, the film's budget of ?220 crore remains noteworthy, all thanks for the scale of its sets, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life sequences.

8. Roudram Ranam Rudhiram (RRR) (2022)

Budget - ?550 Crore

Box office collection - ?1,316 Crore

S.S. Rajamouli's venture, "RRR," followed in the footsteps of his previous success. With a budget of ?550 crore, the film featured a star-studded cast and raised the bar for visual storytelling and cinematic grandeur.

9. Kalki 2898 AD (Upcoming)

Budget - ?600 crore

This Nag Ashwin film has a budget of ?600 crore and is produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. The film's star-studded cast includes Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.

These films represent the pinnacle of Bollywood as well as Hollywood's financial aspirations and demonstrate that storytelling and cinematic excellence are no longer constrained by budget limits. However, this also conveys the message that historical events such as Chandryaan-3, one of the biggest achievements of our country, cost way less than these films that are solely meant to entertain people.

While the financial stakes may be high, these mega-budget films offer an unforgettable cinematic experience to its audiences.

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