While 2024 was a year filled with several blockbusters, it also witnessed its fair share of disappointments at the box office. Despite high budgets, star-studded casts, and massive expectations, some films failed to perform. Here’s a look at the biggest flops of 2024:
1. Yodha
- Budget: ₹55 crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹35.56 crore
Starring Sidharth Malhotra, Yodha failed to recover its production costs. Despite decent action sequences, the film didn’t resonate with audiences, making it a notable flop of the year.
2. Khel Khel Mein
- Budget: ₹100 crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹39.29 crore
This was Akshay Kumar’s third release of the year, but it couldn’t create any buzz at the box office. Weak storytelling and lackluster reviews led to its downfall.
3. Devara
- Budget: ₹300 crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹292.03 crore
Despite being one of the most anticipated films of the year and marking Janhvi Kapoor’s South debut, Devara underperformed slightly. Though its earnings were close to its budget, the high production and promotional costs ensured it didn’t turn a profit.
4. Kanguva
- Budget: ₹350 crore
- Box Office Collection: Less than ₹100 crore
The Surya-Bobby Deol starrer was one of the costliest films of the year, but it failed miserably at the box office. Poor word-of-mouth and weak execution made it one of Kollywood’s biggest flops in recent memory.
5. Maidaan
- Budget: 100 crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹71 crore
This biographical sports drama starring Ajay Devgn failed to strike a chord with audiences. Inspired by the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, the film lacked the box office pull despite its inspiring storyline.
6. Jigra
- Budget: 90 crore
- Box Office Collection: ₹55.56 crore
A disappointment from Aaliya Bhat, Jigra failed to make an impact. Poor reviews and minimal audience interest contributed to its failure.
Key Insights
- High Expectations, Poor Execution: Many of these films had big budgets and star power but failed to connect with audiences due to weak scripts or execution.
- Franchise Fatigue: Films like Singham Again struggled to meet the expectations set by their predecessors.
- Changing Audience Preferences: Viewers are becoming increasingly selective, demanding stronger narratives and better storytelling.