Top Highest Grossing Worldwide Bollywood Movies

1. PK 

Budget 85 c, Gross: 792 c, India: 489 c, Overseas: 303 c

PK is all set to create history by entering the 300 crore club by the end of its 3rd Sunday run. PK,  so far, has collected 326 crores nett at the Domestic Box Office, which takes its Gross total to 470c. And on the overseas front, the movie has earned 156 c gross, that takes its Worldwide gross business to 626 crores at the Box Office. The film stars Aamir Khan in the title role, with Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani, Saurabh Shukla, and Sanjay Dutt in supporting roles.

The film opened in 22 international markets during its opening weekend and grossed $28.7 million placing at #3 at the worldwide box office behind The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Gone with the Bullets. In North America, the film set an opening weekend record with $3.75 million (previously held by Dhoom 3) placing at #10 at the box office.

2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Budget- 90 crores, Gross: 626 c, India: 433 c, Overseas: 193 c

Releasing on Eid 2015, Salman Khan’s “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” beats ‘Happy New Year’, ‘3 Idiots’ lifetime earnings. The film has become the first Bollywood film of 2015 to cross ₹300 crore with its net collection at the domestic box office. The movie took just 9 days to earn ₹200 crore from its domestic box office run. It is the third fastest film after “PK” and “Dhoom 3” to earn ₹200 crore in just nine days.

3. Dhoom 3: Back in Action

Budget 1.5 billion (US$23 million) Gross- 542c,      India: 372c, Overseas: 170c

Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Dhoom 3 is breaking all records in India and overseas. Dhoom 3 became the highest grossing Bollywood film in India and around the world by collecting over 533 cr (US$85 million) worldwide in just two weeks. The film beat the INR3.95 billion (US$60 million) record set by Chennai Express according to Box Office India.

4. 3 Idiots

Budget- 35 crores,      Gross- 395c,      India: 269c,     Overseas: 126c

Since the year 2013, the film was at top the list of highest grossing worldwide Bollywood movies. The recard was first breaked by Chennai Express than Dhoom 3 and than PK. Now 3 Idiots is at number 6 in the list with worldwide gross INR 395 crore (US$60 million). It is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, Parikshit Sahni and Boman Irani.

5. Dilwale (2015)

Budget- 100 crore, Gross- 381 c, India: 213c, Overseas: 168.58c

Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Johnny Lever, Varun Sharma, Boman Irani, Sanjay Mishra.. Director: Rohit Shetty.

6. Ek Tha Tiger

Budget- 75c, Gross- 320c, India: 263c, Overseas: 57c

Ek Tha Tiger is 11th amongst Highest grossing Bollywood movies and collected around INR320 crore (US$47 million) worldwide. It’s a romantic action thriller film, directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films. It stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles and Ranvir Shorey, Girish Karnad, Roshan Seth and Gavie Chahal in supporting roles.

Sachin made his debut along with 22 cricketers. Chris Cairns, the last one in that lot, retired in 2004 almost a decade before Sachin.

Sachin made his debut along with 22 cricketers. Chris Cairns, the last one in that lot, retired in 2004 almost a decade before Sachin.

India won the World Cup in 1983 and won its first test match at Lord’s three years later in 1986. India next won the World Cup in 2011 and won its second test match at Lord’s three years later in 2014.

India won the World Cup in 1983 and won its first test match at Lord’s three years later in 1986. India next won the World Cup in 2011 and won its second test match at Lord’s three years later in 2014.

Alec Stewart was born on 8-4-63 and scored exactly 8463 runs in Test cricket.

Alec Stewart was born on 8-4-63 and scored exactly 8463 runs in Test cricket.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have never scored an ODI ton outside of Asia.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have never scored an ODI ton outside of Asia.

Saurav Ganguly is the only player to win four consecutive Man of the Matchawards in ODIs.

Saurav Ganguly is the only player to win four consecutive Man of the Matchawards in ODIs.

B.S Chandrasekhar have taken more Test wickets in their career than the test runs they scored.

B.S Chandrasekhar have taken more Test wickets in their career than the test runs they scored.

On 12th January 1964, Indian spinner Bapu Nadkarni bowled 21 consecutive maiden overs vs England at Chennai.

On 12th January 1964, Indian spinner Bapu Nadkarni bowled 21 consecutive maiden overs vs England at Chennai.

In all of 400 years history of Cricket, the fastest (electronically measured) speed for a cricket ball bowled by any bowler, ever, is precisely 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) by Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan to Nick Knite of England, on the 22nd February 2003 in the World Cup hosted by South Africa.

In all of 400 years history of Cricket, the fastest (electronically measured) speed for a cricket ball bowled by any bowler, ever, is precisely 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) by Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan to Nick Knite of England, on the 22nd February 2003 in the World Cup hosted by South Africa.

Can you believe that Shahid Afridi has twice as much runs and wickets in ODIs than the legendary Imran Khan.

Can you believe that Shahid Afridi has twice as much runs and wickets in ODIs than the legendary Imran Khan.

Boom Boom Afridi has picked up 378 wickets in One Day International cricket in comparison to Imran Khan’s 182 ODI wickets, and has scored 7619 ODI runs from his strong wooden bat with a robust strike rate of 115.7 whereas Imran Khan’s 3709 runs has a strike rate of 72.65.

Ex-Pakistan captain and veteran batsman Inzamam Ul Haq, not only bowled in International cricket, but he took a wicket on his very first delivery.

 Ex-Pakistan captain and veteran batsman Inzamam Ul Haq, not only bowled in International cricket, but he took a wicket on his very first delivery.

The cricket lord, Sir Don Bradman hit a total of 6 sixes in his entire career.

The cricket lord, Sir Don Bradman hit a total of 6 sixes in his entire career.

In the entire history of recorded Cricket, only four players have played on all ten batting positions for a team; names include Lance Klusener, Abdur Razzaq, Shoaib Malik and Hashan Tillakaratne

In the entire history of recorded Cricket, only four players have played on all ten batting positions for a team; names include Lance Klusener, Abdur Razzaq, Shoaib Malik and Hashan Tillakaratne

Most number of international matches

Most number of international matches

Sachin Tendulkar played the most number of international cricket matches. He played a total of 664 international matches (200 tests, 463 ODIs and 1 Twenty20).

Most tests as a wicket-keeper/all-rounder

Most tests as a wicket-keeper/all-rounder

South Africa’s Mark Boucher holds the record of playing highest number of test cricket matches as a wicket-keeper. He played 147 tests for Proteas as a wicket-keeper all-rounder.

Highest Identical Score

Highest Identical Score

105 runs score is the highest identical score made in both innings of a test match by same player. Sri Lankan Duleep Mendis scored 105 runs in both innings of 1982-83 test match against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Cricket and Tennis Combo: Aasif Karim

Cricket and Tennis Combo: Aasif Karim

Kenya’s Aasif Karim represented his country in two different sports at the international level. He played cricket as well as Davis Cup (Tennis) for Kenya.

The nervousness of 99

The nervousness of 99

Three batsmen Mushtaq Mohammad, Majid Khan and Dennis Amiss got dismissed on 99 in the same test match in Karachi in 1973 when England was on tour of Pakistan. This is the only occasion when three batsmen returned pavilion by getting dismissed on 99.

Century and 5-wicket haul in an ODI

 Century and 5-wicket haul in an ODI

There are only two batsmen Vivian Richards (West Indies) and Paul Collingwood (England) scored a hundred and picked up 5 wickets in an ODI match. Sir Viv Richards did it against New Zealand in 1987 whereas Paul Collingwood scored century and took 5-wicket haul against Bangladesh in 2005.

Australia won all 3 formats’ first ever matches

 Australia won all 3 formats’ first ever matches

The first official international cricket matches of all three formats test, ODI and Twenty20 were played between Australia and England. And interestingly Australia won all those 3 matches.

Career ended with wicket joy

Career ended with wicket joy

Glen McGrath ended his ODI and Test cricket career by taking wickets on the very last ball that he bowled in international career.

No compromise with batting average

 No compromise with batting average

Javed Miandad and Herbert Sutcliffe are only two batsmen whose batting average never dropped below 50.00 in their entire career. Herbert Sutcliffe played 54 tests for England and ended career with 60.73 average whereas Javed Miandad represented Pakistan in 124 matches and ended career at 52.57 average.

Longest cricket match in history

Longest cricket match in history

The longest cricket match was played in 1939 when South Africa was hosting England cricket team. It was untimed match played at Durban and it was played till 10 days. England was required another 42 runs to win the match but the match abandoned as English team had to return home by boat next day.

Fastest ball

Fastest ball

Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest ball in the history of cricket. He bowled at the speed of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) to England batsman Nick Knight in a world cup match of 2003 on 22 February. (Note: this fastest ball is measured by electronic equipment.)

Sachin Tendulkar’s duck

Sachin Tendulkar’s duck

Sachin Tendulkar got out on duck only on one occasion in Ranji matches when Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him.

Most not outs in tests

Most not outs in tests

Can you guess who would be having most number of not outs in test cricket? Yes you think right, it’s Rahul Dravid. But this is not the right answer as West Indies cricketer Courtney Walsh remained unbeaten 61 times in played 185 innings.

Wasim Akram scored more than Sachin Tendulkar

Wasim Akram scored more than Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan’s magician swing bowler Wasim Akram once scored 257 runs in a test inning. Interestingly this score is higher than that of Sachin Tendulkar who scored 248* in a test inning. Sachin has bagged most number of runs in test and ODI cricket than any other player.

Siddle celebrated birthday by hat-trick

Siddle celebrated birthday by hat-trick

Peter Siddle is the only player who took hat-trick on his birthday. Siddle celebrates his birthday on 25 November every year and in 2010, England cricket team was on tour of Australia. In the first test and day 1 of Brisbane test, Peter Siddle took hat-trick as he dismissed Alistair Cook (67), Matt Prior (0) and Stuart Broad (0).

63 Not Out

63 Not Out

Cricket Australia trademarked the “63 Not Out” phrase in the memory of cricketer Phillip Hughes who died in November 2014 after being struck with a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match.

First ever underarm ball

 First ever underarm ball

Australia’s Trevor Chappell bowled underarm for the first time in the history of cricket. He bowled underarm in an ODI match against New Zealand on 1 February, 1981. Brian McKechnie was the Kiwi batsman who faced first ever underarm ball.

Wasim Akram Hat-tricks

 Wasim Akram Hat-tricks

Pakistan’s great bowler Wasim Akram took four hat-tricks in this entire career (2-2 times each in test and ODI cricket).

Most successive test matches by player

Most successive test matches by player

Australia’s Allan Border played 153 successive test cricket matches. He played a total of 156 tests in his entire career for Australia. Border took 16 years to play these matches.

Inzamam-Ul-Haq’s first international wicket

Inzamam-Ul-Haq’s first international wicket

Pakistani cricketer Inzamam-ul-haq took first wicket on his very first ball of international bowling career and he got the wicket of Brian Lara.

Sachin Tendulkar’s nervous nineties

Sachin Tendulkar’s nervous nineties

Sachin Tendulkar dismissed most number of times in 90’s. 28 times he got dismissed in nervous nineties. 10 times in test cricket and 18 times in One Day Internationals he missed century and returned pavilion after scoring 90 or more.

Viv Richards played cricket and football world cups

Viv Richards played cricket and football world cups 

Sir Vivian Richards is the only man player who played cricket and football world cups. He played 1974 football world cup qualifying matches for Antigua whereas he was part of cricket world cup winning West Indies teams in 1975 and 1979.

Shivnarine remains not out after playing 1051 balls

Shivnarine remains not out after playing 1051 balls.

West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul played 1051 balls in total 4 innings without getting dismissed against India in 2002 series. Nobody has played such number of balls till now.

Did you know who is three times world champion cricketers

Three times world champion cricketers

Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting are the luckiest players who were the part of three cricket world cup winning Australian team in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

Did you know English cricketer Bernard Bosanquet invented the Googly ball

Googly’s invention

English cricketer Bernard Bosanquet invented the Googly ball.

Cameron White is the only player to play the role of specialist bowler and a specialist batsman at different point of time for Australia

Cameron White : Cameron White is the only player to play the role of specialist bowler and a specialist batsman at different point of time for Australia. 

But, he was never considered as an all-rounder during the selection procedure.

He was included in the team as a specialist spin bowler in 2004 Test Squad for India tour.

He has played several matches as a specialist bowler.Then he turned into specialist batsman, somehow, hardly bowled at International level after that.

AB De Villiers bats like T20 in ODIs

AB De Villiers bats like T20 in ODIs

AB De Villiers is the only batsman to score ODI century after coming into bat after 30 overs. He did this twice as he scored hundred against India when he came to bat in 33rd over in 2010 and also he scored ton against West Indies in 2015 when he came into bat in 39th over.