2023's Filmic Feast of Bollywood and Kollywood

In the cinematic scenery of 2023, the dynamics have shifted, showcasing a resurgence of Bollywood and the ascendancy of Kollywood over Tollywood. Despite Tollywood's historical prominence with colossal hits like Baahubali and RRR, this year witnessed Bollywood reclaiming its glory with a string of continuous blockbusters.

Kollywood, too, made significant strides, overshadowing Tollywood. The top 5 films of the year, including Jawan, Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jailer, and Leo, highlight the dominance of both Bollywood and Kollywood. Notably, Kollywood has outpaced Tollywood in producing 500-grosser films

In the coveted top 5 list, Bollywood boasts three entries, Kollywood secures two, while Tollywood and Telugu stars find no representation. Salman Khan's latest offering, Tiger 3, is poised to join this elite club, adding another feather to Bollywood's cap.

Anticipation surrounds the December release of Animal, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, suggesting it could make a significant impact at the box office. Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki, scheduled for December 22nd, is also expected to secure a position in the top 3.

Tollywood's sole contender for the top 5, Salaar, holds the hope of representing the Telugu film industry. While Bollywood and Kollywood celebrate a blockbuster year, the box office narrative reflects Hindi films crossing the 1000Cr mark, with Leo and Jailer's Tamil versions alone amassing a staggering 500Cr gross from Kollywood, surpassing Tollywood's highest collection of just over 200Cr.