10 Most successful films of 1996 based on the estimated box office collections

Here are the top 10 Bollywood films of 1996 in terms of box office performance along with their estimated collections:

1. Raja Hindustani

• Directed by Dharmesh Darshan
• Box Office Collection: ₹76.34 crore (US$21.55 million)
• “Raja Hindustani” was a romantic drama starring Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor. It became a massive commercial success and is remembered for its iconic songs and performances.

1. Ghatak

• Directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi
• Box Office Collection: ₹32 crore (US$9.03 million)
• “Ghatak” was an action-packed film featuring Sunny Deol in the lead role. It performed well at the box office and is celebrated for its intense action sequences.

1. Jeet

• Directed by Raj Kanwar
• Box Office Collection: ₹30.5 crore (US$8.61 million)
• “Jeet” starred Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, and Karisma Kapoor. It was a successful action film known for its gripping storyline and powerful performances.

1. Saajan Chale Sasural

• Directed by David Dhawan
• Box Office Collection: ₹26 crore (US$7.34 million)
• This comedy film starred Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, and Tabu. It entertained audiences with its humor and light-hearted storyline, performing well at the box office.

1. Agni Sakshi

• Directed by Partho Ghosh
• Box Office Collection: ₹23 crore (US$6.49 million)
• “Agni Sakshi” was a drama film featuring Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and Manisha Koirala. It received critical acclaim and performed decently at the box office.

1. Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

• Directed by Umesh Mehra
• Box Office Collection: ₹20 crore (US$5.65 million)
• Starring Akshay Kumar, Rekha, and Raveena Tandon, this action-packed film was part of the popular “Khiladi” series. It performed well commercially, especially among action movie enthusiasts.

1. Jaan

• Directed by Raj Kanwar
• Box Office Collection: ₹17.54 crore (US$4.95 million)
• “Jaan” starred Ajay Devgn and Twinkle Khanna in the lead roles. It was a romantic drama that resonated well with audiences, contributing to its box office success.

1. Ajay

• Directed by Suneel Darshan
• Box Office Collection: ₹16.80 crore (US$4.74 million)
• This action film featured Sunny Deol and Karisma Kapoor. It performed moderately well at the box office and is remembered for its entertaining action sequences.

1. Diljale

• Directed by Harry Baweja
• Box Office Collection: ₹15.85 crore (US$4.47 million)
• “Diljale” starred Ajay Devgn, Sonali Bendre, and Madhoo. It was a romantic action film that garnered attention for its music and performances.

1. Krishna
   • Directed by Deepak Shivdasani
   • Box Office Collection: ₹15.36 crore (US$4.34 million)
   • Starring Suniel Shetty and Karisma Kapoor, “Krishna” was an action-packed film that entertained audiences with its thrilling sequences and storyline.