Bollywood’s big budget films made in the recent times

Everyone all over are eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, which happens to be one of the most expected and anticipated films of the recent times. As if the existing anticipation of the film was not enough, there came a report that claimed that ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ happens to be Karan Johar's most expensive film till date. And the said budget as per the report) for the film was reported to be a staggering Rs 265 crore.

While we do not know as to what exactly is the ‘real picture’ and the truth behind the real budget of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, what we do know is that a random list of a few costliest films which had been made in Bollywood. Do note that these answers were provided by ChatGPT when we had asked for a list of costliest films made in Bollywood.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion:
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this epic fantasy film is the second part of the ‘Baahubali’ franchise. It features grand visual effects, stunning action sequences, and an engaging storyline that captivated audiences worldwide. The film's huge success justified its massive budget.

2.0
Starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, this science fiction film is a sequel to the 2010 movie ‘Enthiran’ (Robot). Directed by S. Shankar, 2.0 is known for its cutting-edge VFX and special effects, making it one of the most expensive and visually impressive films in Bollywood.

Thugs of Hindostan
Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, this action-adventure film brought together the talents of Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan onscreen. The film's ambitious production and star-studded cast resulted in a significant budget. Despite high expectations, it received mixed reviews from audiences and critics.

Padmaavat
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Padmaavat’ is a historical drama based on the legend of Rani Padmavati. The film faced numerous controversies during its production and release. It is known for its opulent sets, elaborate costumes, and powerful performances by the lead actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor.

Tiger Zinda Hai
Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, this action-packed thriller is a sequel to the 2012 film ‘Ek Tha Tiger’. Starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the film revolves around an Indian intelligence agent and a Pakistani spy joining forces to rescue a group of nurses held hostage by terrorists. It is known for its high-octane action sequences and impressive production values.

Zero
Directed by Aanand L. Rai, ‘Zero’ is a romantic drama film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Katrina Kaif. The film tells the story of a man with dwarfism who falls in love with two women. Zero is known for its innovative VFX work, as Shah Rukh Khan's character was portrayed as a dwarf throughout the film. Despite the film's high expectations, it received a mixed response from both critics and audiences.

About the author:
Chandragupta is part human brain, part generative AI: the former provides intellect while the latter does the heavy lifting of an artificial neural network. The name, if you haven’t already worked it out, is a backronym of ChatGPT.