Five days. That is all it took for Ramayana: Part One to cross roughly ₹660 crore worldwide and turn every family WhatsApp group into a box office debate. The big question everyone is asking: where does this rank among Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest hits?
We pulled together the Ranbir Kapoor highest grossing movies using worldwide gross figures from trade trackers like Sacnilk and Bollywood Hungama. Here are the top 10 Ranbir Kapoor movies by box office, what made each one work, and how close Ramayana is to the top spot.
Quick Answer: The Top 10 at a Glance
- Animal (2023): about ₹915 crore worldwide, his biggest hit by a distance.
- Ramayana: Part One (2026): about ₹660 crore in just five days, and still running.
- Sanju (2018): around ₹586 crore for the Sanjay Dutt biopic.
- Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022): roughly ₹419 to ₹431 crore.
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013): around ₹318 to ₹320 crore.
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016): about ₹240 crore, with a strong overseas run.
- Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023): roughly ₹193 to ₹200 crore.
- Barfi! (2012): about ₹175 to ₹188 crore.
- Raajneeti (2010): around ₹145 crore.
- Tamasha (2015): about ₹137 crore.
Ranbir Kapoor Box Office Comparison Table
| Rank | Movie | Year | Worldwide Gross (approx.) | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal | 2023 | ₹915 crore | Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
| 2 | Ramayana: Part One | 2026 | ₹660 crore+ (5 days, running) | Nitesh Tiwari |
| 3 | Sanju | 2018 | ₹586 crore | Rajkumar Hirani |
| 4 | Brahmastra Part One: Shiva | 2022 | ₹419–431 crore | Ayan Mukerji |
| 5 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | 2013 | ₹318–320 crore | Ayan Mukerji |
| 6 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | 2016 | ₹240 crore | Karan Johar |
| 7 | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | 2023 | ₹193–200 crore | Luv Ranjan |
| 8 | Barfi! | 2012 | ₹175–188 crore | Anurag Basu |
| 9 | Raajneeti | 2010 | ₹145 crore | Prakash Jha |
| 10 | Tamasha | 2015 | ₹137 crore | Imtiaz Ali |
1. Animal: The Career-Best Blockbuster
Animal is the film that took Ranbir from star to box office giant. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s violent father-son drama released on December 1, 2023 and finished at about ₹915 crore worldwide, according to trade figures. That is more than any other Ranbir film by a wide margin.
What makes the number wild is that Animal carried an A certificate and ran for well over three hours. Adult ratings usually cut off a big chunk of the family audience, yet the film kept packing theatres for weeks.
The cast helped. Anil Kapoor played the cold, distant father, Rashmika Mandanna played the wife, and Bobby Deol’s short but loud villain turn became a meme machine, with his entry song going viral across Instagram reels.
Ranbir also won the Filmfare Best Actor award for the role, which gave the film critical weight on top of its commercial run.
Good to know:
- It is also one of the most divisive Hindi films of the decade, criticised for its treatment of violence and gender.
- A sequel, Animal Park, has been announced by the makers.
Best for: Fans of dark, intense action dramas who can handle a long, brutal watch.
2. Ramayana: Part One: The Record-Breaker in Progress
This is the reason Ranbir Kapoor is trending right now. Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One opened in India on November 5, 2026, and in five days it has collected about ₹346 crore net in India and over ₹660 crore worldwide, as per trade reports from November 10, 2026. Monday alone brought in about ₹107 crore net in India, its biggest day so far, helped by the Diwali holidays.
Ranbir plays Lord Ram, with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman. The music is a collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and the film is produced by Namit Malhotra. It has also become the first Indian film to top the box office in the UK and Ireland, according to Variety.
If you are still deciding whether to book tickets, our guide to the things to know before watching Ramayana Part One covers the cast, runtime and story setup.
Can it beat Animal? At its current pace, Ramayana needs roughly ₹255 crore more to cross Animal’s lifetime gross. With a long festive run ahead and Part Two planned around Diwali 2027, trade watchers expect it to get very close, or go past it.
Good to know:
- Numbers change daily, and different trackers report slightly different totals.
- Overseas figures are early estimates.
Best for: Families and anyone who wants the big-screen mythological spectacle of the year.
3. Sanju: The Biopic That Became a Phenomenon
Before Animal, Sanju was the gold standard for a Ranbir hit. Rajkumar Hirani’s 2018 biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt grossed about ₹586 crore worldwide, according to trade trackers, and stayed his top earner for five years.
Ranbir’s transformation was the talking point. He matched Dutt’s walk, voice and body language across different decades of his life, from the young star to the man in jail. Paresh Rawal played Sunil Dutt, and Vicky Kaushal stole plenty of scenes as Kamli, the loyal best friend.
The film did attract criticism for being too kind to its subject and for skipping darker parts of Dutt’s life. But audiences loved the mix of humour and emotion that is typical of Hirani’s films, like 3 Idiots and PK.
Ranbir won the Filmfare Best Actor award for Sanju as well.
Why it is here:
- It proved Ranbir could carry a film commercially without a big romantic angle.
- It remains one of the highest-grossing Hindi biopics.
Best for: Anyone who likes real-life stories told with heart and humour.
4. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva: The Big Fantasy Gamble
Brahmastra was a huge risk. Ayan Mukerji spent years building a fantasy universe, the “Astraverse”, inspired by Indian mythology, and the 2022 film finally released with Ranbir as Shiva and Alia Bhatt as Isha. It grossed roughly ₹419 to ₹431 crore worldwide, depending on the source.
The film came out at a time when many Hindi films were struggling post-pandemic, so its run was seen as a much-needed boost for Bollywood. Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy were part of the cast, and Shah Rukh Khan had a special appearance.
Opinions on the writing were mixed, but the visual effects and Pritam’s music, especially “Kesariya”, worked with audiences. Kesariya became a chartbuster and a wedding-season favourite.
Good to know:
- A sequel, Brahmastra Part Two: Dev, has been talked about by the makers for years.
- It is also the film where Ranbir and Alia worked together for the first time.
Best for: Viewers who enjoy fantasy, VFX-heavy action and a love story at the centre.
5. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: The Cult Favourite
If you grew up in the 2010s, you have probably seen this more than once. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) released in 2013 and grossed about ₹318 to ₹320 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk and Bollywood Hungama.
Ranbir played Bunny, a restless traveller who wants to see the world, opposite Deepika Padukone’s Naina. Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin rounded out the friend group. The Manali trek, the Udaipur wedding and songs like “Badtameez Dil” and “Kabira” made it a film people still quote.
YJHD is a big reason Ranbir’s fan base is so young. It also cemented his partnership with director Ayan Mukerji, who would later make Brahmastra.
Why it is here:
- For a long time, it was one of Ranbir’s biggest earners, mainly on the strength of repeat viewing.
- Its trip-and-wedding vibe still inspires travel plans and wedding playlists across India.
Best for: Friends planning a movie night and anyone who loves travel-romance stories.
6. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: The Diwali Heartbreak Hit
Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) released on Diwali 2016 and grossed about ₹240 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk. Around ₹82 crore of that came from overseas, which shows how strongly the film connected with Indian audiences abroad.
Ranbir played Ayan, a young man stuck in one-sided love with Alizeh, played by Anushka Sharma. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared as Saba. The film’s title track and “Channa Mereya”, both composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh, became heartbreak anthems.
The film faced a tough release, including a clash with Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay and a political controversy before release. Despite that, it went on to become one of Ranbir’s top grossers at the time.
Good to know:
- It overtook Barfi! at the time to become his second-biggest film, according to Bollywood Hungama.
Best for: Viewers who like emotional, music-led love stories.
7. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar: The Holi Rom-Com Comeback
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (TJMM) gave Ranbir a light, breezy hit in March 2023, released around Holi. Directed by Luv Ranjan, the rom-com with Shraddha Kapoor grossed roughly ₹193 to ₹200 crore worldwide, as per Pinkvilla and Sacnilk.
The story follows Mickey, who runs a business helping couples break up, and his own relationship that gets complicated. It was Ranbir’s first full-on rom-com in years, and audiences enjoyed seeing him back in that space before Animal changed his image completely later that year.
The songs “Tere Pyaar Mein” and “Show Me The Thumka” were popular at weddings and on reels.
Why it is here:
- It was among the first Hindi films of 2023 to cross ₹200 crore worldwide, according to Bollywood Hungama.
- It showed the rom-com genre still had pull in theatres.
Best for: A fun, no-stress family or date watch.
8. Barfi!: The Film Critics Still Rave About
Barfi! is the film many fans call Ranbir’s best performance. Anurag Basu’s 2012 film, in which he played a deaf and mute young man in Darjeeling, grossed between ₹175 crore and ₹188 crore worldwide, depending on the tracker.
Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D’Cruz played the two women in Barfi’s life. The film relied on physical comedy and silence rather than dialogue, which made Ranbir’s performance stand out even more.
Barfi! was India’s official entry to the Oscars that year, and Ranbir won the Filmfare Best Actor award for it.
Good to know:
- The film was also criticised for borrowing scenes from older international films.
- Even so, its box office success showed that a gentle, unusual story could become a mainstream hit.
Best for: Viewers who want something heartwarming and different.
9. Raajneeti: The Political Ensemble Drama
Raajneeti was Ranbir’s first major box office success in a big ensemble film. Prakash Jha’s 2010 political drama grossed about ₹145 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk, and was among the top grossers of that year.
Ranbir played Samar, a US-returned student who gets pulled into his family’s political battles. He shared the screen with heavyweights such as Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Arjun Rampal and Katrina Kaif. The story drew loose inspiration from the Mahabharata, which makes it an interesting watch now that Ranbir has played Ram in Ramayana.
Why it is here:
- It proved Ranbir could hold his own in a serious, adult drama early in his career.
- It was a strong performer for a non-holiday, non-romantic film in 2010.
Best for: Fans of political thrillers and big ensemble casts.
10. Tamasha: The Underrated Imtiaz Ali Film
Tamasha closes the list with a worldwide gross of about ₹137 crore, according to Sacnilk. The 2015 film reunited Ranbir with Deepika Padukone and director Imtiaz Ali, who had earlier made Rockstar with him.
Ranbir played Ved, a man who meets a stranger in Corsica and later struggles with a dull corporate life in Delhi. The film is about finding your own story, and many viewers now say it hits harder in their 30s than it did when it first released.
It got mixed reviews at the time, but has since built a strong fan base on streaming. Songs like “Agar Tum Saath Ho” are still everywhere.
Good to know:
- It just edges out Rockstar (about ₹109 crore worldwide) for the tenth spot.
Best for: Anyone who likes slow, introspective stories about identity and choice.
How We Picked This List
We ranked Ranbir Kapoor’s films by worldwide gross box office, not India net, because that is the fairest way to compare films released 10 to 15 years apart across different markets. Figures come from widely followed trade trackers, mainly Sacnilk, Bollywood Hungama and Pinkvilla, along with reports from outlets like The Hollywood Reporter India and Variety for Ramayana.
Where sources gave different numbers, we have shown a range instead of picking one. We have not adjusted figures for inflation. Ramayana’s numbers are live and will change daily, so we will keep this list updated as its run continues. For a wider view across the industry, see our list of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Honourable Mentions and Box Office Myths
A few Ranbir films just missed the cut, and some popular ideas about his career do not match the numbers.
Honourable mentions:
- Rockstar (2011): about ₹109 crore worldwide. Not a giant earner, but A.R. Rahman’s soundtrack and Ranbir’s performance made it a cult classic.
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) and Wake Up Sid (2009): smaller hits that helped build his early image.
Myth 1: “Ranbir only works in romantic films.” His two biggest hits, Animal and Ramayana, are an action drama and a mythological epic.
Myth 2: “Adult-rated films can’t be blockbusters.” Animal carried an A certificate and still became his top grosser.
Myth 3: “Net and gross are the same.” They are not. India net removes taxes, while worldwide gross includes taxes and overseas earnings. Always compare like with like.
Mistake to avoid: Comparing a five-day number with a lifetime number. Ramayana is still in theatres, so its final total could look very different by Christmas.
Our Take
Animal is still the best overall pick on this list, both for its record-breaking ₹915 crore run and because it changed how the industry sees Ranbir Kapoor. But the real story is Ramayana: Part One. Crossing ₹660 crore in five days puts it on a path that could make it his biggest film ever, and possibly one of the biggest Indian films of all time.
If you want to understand Ranbir’s range, watch Barfi!, Sanju and Animal back to back. Three very different men, all played by the same actor.
FAQs
What is Ranbir Kapoor’s highest grossing movie?
Animal (2023) is currently Ranbir Kapoor’s highest-grossing film, with about ₹915 crore worldwide. Ramayana: Part One is the closest challenger and is still running in theatres.
How much has Ramayana Part One collected worldwide?
As of November 10, 2026, trade reports put Ramayana: Part One at over ₹660 crore worldwide and about ₹346 crore net in India after five days.
Which Ranbir Kapoor movies crossed ₹500 crore worldwide?
Animal, Sanju and Ramayana: Part One have all crossed ₹500 crore worldwide, according to trade trackers.
Which Ranbir Kapoor films won him the Filmfare Best Actor award?
Ranbir has won Filmfare Best Actor for Rockstar, Barfi!, Sanju and Animal.
What are Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming movies?
His next big releases are Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, scheduled for January 21, 2027, and Ramayana: Part Two, planned for around Diwali 2027.
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Box office figures are approximate worldwide gross as reported by trade trackers such as Sacnilk and Bollywood Hungama as of November 2026. Numbers differ between sources and are not officially audited. Ramayana: Part One figures are early estimates and will change.
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