7 Blockbuster movies by director and producer Karan Johar
Reputed for being the Rom-Com genius of this century, Karan Johar is one of the most popular and commercially successful directors of Bollywood. Known for launching an array of stars and star kids, Karan Johar is undoubtedly a master director. Commercial success comes as easy to him as musical numbers come to Bollywood. Here are 7 highly successful blockbusters from the Rom-Com Guru. Posted On October 15th, 2020
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
The movie that still makes us cream “cheater” in a certain tone. It is the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1998 worldwide. It also became the third highest-grossing Indian film then, behind Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The first film by Karan Johar, it set him up as a popular figure among the stars.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
The critical reception of K3G was rather polarized with some appreciating it and others berating its script. However, on the release day, it broke all records thanks to the fan-favorite pair of Kajol and Shah Rukh The film opened to around ₹70 million net collections on its first weekend and became the second highest-grossing movie in 2001.
My Name is Khan
One of the most wonderful cinematic masterpieces that Bollywood has released and the finest performance Shah Rukh Khan has delivered. My name is Khan speaks of everything autism, discrimination, love, and humanity. My Name Is Khan grossed US$23.5 million in the overseas markets,[18] making it the highest-grossing Indian film overseas at the time.
Student of The Year
The film that gave Bollywood Varun Dhawan, Siddarth Malhotra, and Alia Bhatt Student of The Year was absolute eye candy. Its visuals appealed to its target audiences and its song created an appropriate base to ensure its thunder. Critics were a bit worried about how the movie would perform with a non-star cast. However, the film took a benchmark start at the box office, becoming the biggest non-star cast opener ever in Bollywood.
Agneepath (2012)
A remake of the previous Amitabh Bachan film, Agneepath brought forward the eBay Karan Johar had to offer. With Sanjay Dutt playing the antagonist and Hrithik in the role of Vijay Deenaath Chauhan, Ageenpath received an amazing reception,.
Yeh Jawani hai Deewani
A rom-com tugging at travel film, YJHD was a youth favorite for that year and many years to come. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani opened strongly with around 100% occupancy at multiplexes, it ₹1.06 billion (US$15 million) in its first week making it a straight-up blockbuster.
2 States
Based on a book by Chetan Bhagat, 2 states is perfect for Rom-Com audiences who like their romances served with both drama and mild comedy. 2 States had extraordinary first-day figures of ₹120 million and according to Box Office India, 2 States grossed US$5.85 million internationally and was the second-highest overseas grosser of 2014.
