2024 was a tough year for Bollywood. While some films did well, many big-budget movies failed to recover their costs. These flops not only disappointed the audience but also caused heavy losses for producers. Let’s look at the top 10 biggest box-office failures of the year
Problem: High Budgets, Low Returns
Bollywood saw several high-budget movies in 2024. Big stars, expensive sets, and heavy promotions didn’t guarantee success. Many films failed to attract audiences, leading to massive financial losses.
Agitation: Why Did These Films Fail?
The primary reasons for failure included weak scripts, poor execution, lack of audience connection, and competition from other entertainment options like OTT platforms. Let’s examine the movies that suffered the most.
Solution: Learning from the Flops
Understanding why these movies flopped can help filmmakers make better decisions. Here are the top 10 Bollywood movies that performed poorly in 2024:
10. Bastar: The Naxal Story
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Plot: A movie about Naxal insurgency and its impact on people in the Bastar region.
Cast: Adah Sharma, Raima Sen, Shilpa Shukla.
Budget: ₹15 crore.
Business: ₹2.9 crore.
Loss: ₹12.1 crore.
Where to Watch: ZEE5.
Why it flopped: Despite an intense subject, the film lacked strong storytelling. It failed to engage a wider audience.
9. Naam
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Plot: A professional killer loses his memory and rediscovers his past.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Rajkummar Rao, Rajpal Yadav.
Budget: ₹20 crore.
Business: ₹1.02 crore.
Loss: ₹18.98 crore.
Where to Watch: Not available on OTT yet.
Why it flopped: Weak marketing and limited promotions resulted in low awareness about the film.
8. Ruslaan
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Plot: A terrorist’s son, raised by an ATS officer, secretly joins RAW.
Cast: Aayush Sharma, Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Vidya Malvade.
Budget: ₹25 crore.
Business: ₹4.05 crore.
Loss: ₹20.95 crore.
Where to Watch: JioCinema.
Why it flopped: The action sequences were generic, and the film lacked originality.
7. Ulajh
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Plot: A diplomatic thriller uncovering international conspiracies.
Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathew.
Budget: ₹35 crore.
Business: ₹8.7 crore.
Loss: ₹26.3 crore.
Where to Watch: Netflix.
Why it flopped: The storyline was complex, making it hard for the masses to connect.
6. The Buckingham Murders
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Plot: A detective solves a high-profile murder case in Buckingham.
Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Brar, Sarah-Jane Dias.
Budget: ₹40 crore.
Business: ₹9.5 crore.
Loss: ₹30.5 crore.
Where to Watch: Netflix.
Why it flopped: Niche storytelling limited its audience reach.
5. I Want To Talk
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Plot: A cancer-stricken NRI reconnects with his daughter.
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Ahilya Bamroo, Johny Lever.
Budget: ₹40 crore.
Business: ₹2.14 crore.
Loss: ₹37.86 crore.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (yet to release).
Why it flopped: The emotional drama lacked gripping moments and failed to bring audiences to theaters.
4. Yudhra
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Plot: A man infiltrates a drug syndicate to avenge his parents' deaths.
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Malavika Mohanan.
Budget: ₹50 crore.
Business: ₹11.35 crore.
Loss: ₹38.65 crore.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.
Why it flopped: Predictable storyline and weak promotions led to poor reception.
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Plot: A love story spanning 23 years, involving separation and reunion.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jimmy Sheirgill.
Budget: ₹100 crore.
Business: ₹12.2 crore.
Loss: ₹87.8 crore.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.
Why it flopped: Despite a strong cast, outdated storytelling did not appeal to audiences.
2. Maidaan
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Plot: The Indian football team’s journey to victory under coach Syed Abdul Rahim.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao.
Budget: ₹250 crore.
Business: ₹53 crore.
Loss: ₹197 crore.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video.
Why it flopped: Sports dramas have a niche audience, and this film failed to attract the masses.
1. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
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Plot: Soldiers try to stop a rogue scientist from using clones to destroy India.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Budget: ₹350 crore.
Business: ₹63 crore.
Loss: ₹287 crore.
Where to Watch: Netflix.
Why it flopped: Despite big stars and action-packed sequences, the film lacked a compelling story.
Conclusion: Lessons for the Future
2024 proved that big budgets and star power alone can’t guarantee success. Audiences want strong scripts, good storytelling, and fresh content. Filmmakers need to focus on quality rather than just spectacle. By learning from these failures, Bollywood can bounce back stronger.
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