Top 10 Hindi Social Issue Films That Broke Box Office Records

There are numerous other genres represented in the Bollywood industry, including as action, drama, and thriller. However, filmmakers frequently depict societal issues by adding a dash of amusement and performance to it. Typically, socially conscious movies are huge box office successes. So, the following is a list of the Top 10 gems who advocated focusing on social issues:

1. Pink Pink is an American Songwriter, Singer, and Actres >> Read More... (2015)

The subject of rape culture and the significance of consent that can be clearly seen in today's society were both potrayed in the blockbuster film ‘PINK’. Amitabh Bacchhan and Taapsee Pannu, who are both members of the PINK cast, gave their best effort. The crowd adored Big B's portrayal of "Deepak Sehgal" in the film. With an estimated 157.32 crore off a 30 crore expenditure, the film was profitable. The narrative told the tale of three female companions who were harassed by three guys, one of them was represented by Angad Bedi Angad Singh Bedi is an Indian actor and model. He >> Read More... as the politician's nephew. The movie's famous line, "No Means No," even sparked a number of movements against rape culture.

2. Nil Battey Sannata Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Nil Battey Sannata is a hidden gem that few people are aware of. The film, starring Swara Bhaskar Swara Bhaskar is a talented Indian actress who is >> Read More... and Pankaj Tripathi Pankaj Tripathi is an acclaimed Indian film actor >> Read More... , emphasises the importance of female literacy, particularly in rural areas. The story follows a single mother and her daughter, who is unable to continue her studies due to financial constraints. Later, the mother finds work to pay the school's fees, but she is later encouraged to enrol as a student. Surprisingly, the film was a commercial success, grossing approximately 69 million (US$910,000).

3. Hindi Medium Click to look into! >> Read More... (2017)

In 2017, Irfan Khan's Hindi Medium, one of his best films, attained enormous popularity. The difference between the wealthy and the poor is highlighted in the film, as well as the struggles faced by parents who want to enrol their kids in reputable schools. Especially the middle class, who are shown in the movie, many parents were able to identify with the same issue they typically encounter. As a father, husband, and wonderful friend, Irfan Khan has excelled in his roles. The film made an estimated 322.4 crore from a budget of 14 crore, making it a huge success. Irfan Khan agreed to produce the sequel to the successful first movie, ‘English Medium’, featuring Radhika Madan This beauty was recently spotted by Ekta Kapoor in >> Read More... as the lead.

4. Article 15 Click to look into! >> Read More... (2020)

Ayushman Khurana, who played the principal part in Article 15, worked as a police officer, assisting lower caste families in rural areas and advocating on their behalf to abolish discrimination. One of the pervasive and deeply ingrained injustices in modern Indian society is the caste system. The audience felt this issue very deeply, and the movie was a success with 93.08 crore (US$12 million). Many individuals learned about our Indian constitution's article 15, which prohibits discrimination based only on a person's race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. The actor stated, "I had friends from the Northeast, and they frequently encountered bigotry while attending my college in Chandigarh, therefore was largely based on their experience... When we learned about their circumstances and the treatment they receive on the mainland, it was not very promising”.

5. Dum Laga Ke Haisha Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bhumi Pednekar's directorial debut, was a romantic and amusing movie that greatly thrilled the audience while addressing a societal issue. Although not a new problem, body shaming is still not widely accepted in society. Many people found Bhumi's powerful performance in the movie portraying "The Body Positivity" to be relatable. The film earned 113.85 crore rupees ($15 million) and was awarded two Filmfare awards, including ‘Best Female Debut’ and ‘Best Cinematography’. "The great response to Dum Laga Ke Haisha informed me that my path in the business was to pick the best screenplays, tell the most upsetting, captivating, and fascinating stories, and that success will follow," said Ayushman Khurana, who played Prem Prakash. “Since then, I haven't questioned my decisions. I am aware that my purpose in the film industry is to present pictures to which people have no prior exposure. I've made a focused effort to do just that”.

6. Padman (2018)

With "Padman," the Comedy King Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... successfully addressed the taboo topic of menstruation in society. Individuals become increasingly reluctant to discuss this problem as more people ignore it. The central character of the film Padman was a couple named Laxmi (Akshay Kumar) and Gayatri (Radika Apte), who struggle with menstruation and observe certain rituals during those days. When Laxmi learns about this issue, he begins to struggle to give her a "Sanitary Napkin." By building a machine, he also raises awareness of it throughout the entire world. With a profit of 207.73 crore (US$27 million) worldwide, Padman became a smash hit. In the movie, Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor, Daughter of Anil Kapoor and model Su >> Read More... also had a significant role.

7. English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

The stunning Diva Sridevi gave a blockbuster performance in the movie ‘English Vinglish’ which brought attention to the issue of all the mothers who were mocked for being uneducated because English is frequently considered as a symbol of class and respect. The movie brought in 91.42 crore and raised awareness of the problem. "I became enamored with Shashi Godbole's persona. Shashi personified empathy and simplicity. Due to the fact that I am a mother and a woman, she is a really relatable figure. But my spouse and kids love me and treat me well," the actress remarked. She continued, "This is a movie I can proudly show to my kids and grandchildren, and this is also one of my best."

8. Jolly Llb Click to look into! >> Read More... (2013)

With Boman Irani Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Boll >> Read More... playing the opposite, Arshad Warsi Arshad Warsi is most popular for his role as Circu >> Read More... , who took a vacation from acting, scored a smash with ‘Jolly LLB’. The film focuses on the flaws in the Indian judicial system, whether they have to do with how evidence is handled or dishonest attorneys. Estimated profit for the movie was 37 crore. The actor portrays a lawyer who defends the rights of victims but runs into a number of roadblocks while taking on the experienced and well-known Rajpal playing Boman Irani. "It is a critique of the legal system. The movie also shows some realism, but it's so absurd that you'll chuckle when you watch it "Irani stated.

9. Toilet- Ek Prem Katha Ek Prem Katha is a Hindi TV series that airs on DD >> Read More... (2017)

Toilet- Ek Prem Katha, starring Bhumi and Akshay Kumar, was a huge hit, highlighting the issue of hygiene and sanitation. The plot is based on a true story. The story centers around Keshav, who falls in love with and marries Jaya. However, she complains about the lack of a toilet in the house, and he attempts to appease her with temporary solutions. The film made 311.5 crores (US$41 million) in profits. However, Akshay Kumar has announced a sequel - "It's time to prepare for the next Blockbuster: Mission #Toilet2!" Poora desh iss baar badlega! "It'll be here soon." "Toilet toh bana liya, lekin katha abhi baaki hai," he says in the teaser."

10. Dangal Dangal is a Hindi live debate show that aired on A >> Read More... (2018)

Dangal was a huge success for Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... in 2018. People were captivated by the performances of other co-stars such as Sanya, Fatima, Zaira, and Suhani'. Women's sports have never been considered important because sports like Kabaddi require muscular strength, and women are often perceived as weak in our society. Profits were sky high. Dangal grossed over 1500 crores in China and a total of 2,000 crores worldwide.The actor discusses how he initially refused to do the film- "We're too close in age, but fans don't realise it because they see me as 30-years-old. So I told the director that I liked the film and that I'd like to do it again in ten years when I'm older. They agreed as well." "But the story of the film stayed with me. I decided to go ahead with it and not be afraid of anything."