The Bollywood film industry, known for its vibrant storytelling and captivating performances, has produced numerous blockbusters over the years. Between 2004 and 2010, several films achieved remarkable success at the box office, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impact on Indian cinema. Here are seven such Bollywood blockbusters that dominated the box office during that period:
Veer-Zaara (2004): Directed by Yash Chopra, this romantic drama stars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in leading roles. Set against the backdrop of India and Pakistan, the film narrates the love story of an Indian Air Force officer and a Pakistani woman. Veer-Zaara was a major commercial success, earning ₹97.64 crore worldwide. It became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2004.
Main Hoon Na (2004): Directed by Farah Khan, this action comedy stars Shah Rukh Khan, Amrita Rao, Sushmita Sen, and Zayed Khan. The film revolves around an army officer who goes undercover as a college student to protect a general's daughter from a rogue soldier. Main Hoon Na was a significant box office success, grossing ₹84 crore worldwide.
Dhoom (2004): This action thriller, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Yash Raj Films, features John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, Esha Deol, and Uday Chopra. Dhoom was a hit with audiences, earning ₹72.47 crore worldwide. It tells the story of a cop and a thief.
No Entry (2005): Directed by Anees Bazmee, this comedy features an ensemble cast including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol, and Celina Jaitly. No Entry was a box office success, earning ₹44.72 crore in India. The movie revolves around three married men and their encounters with temptation.
Dhoom 2 (2006): This sequel to Dhoom, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, and Uday Chopra. Dhoom 2 was a major commercial success, grossing ₹81.01 crore in India and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2006. The action movie follows a master thief and two cops trying to catch him.
Om Shanti Om (2007): Directed by Farah Khan, this romantic comedy stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Om Shanti Om was a significant box office success. The movie tells the story of reincarnation and revenge.
Ghajini (2008): Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, this action thriller stars Aamir Khan and Asin. Ghajini was a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2008. The film revolves around a man with short-term memory loss who is on a quest to avenge his lover's murder.
