First Indian movie to earn Rs 100cr was…

In the ever-evolving realm of the Indian film industry, achieving milestones and breaking records has become a common aspiration for filmmakers. However, there was a time when crossing the elusive Rs 100 crore mark at the box office was considered a monumental achievement.

It’s a dream of many actors even today to have a Rs 100 crore movie in their careers. But to make it happen is a big deal! Although it is much easier now, thanks to the rise in ticket prices and proliferation of cinemas, as well as wider global releases.

But do you know which was the first film to achieve the remarkable feat of earning Rs 100 crore in Bollywood? If you don’t, then check it out below as it holds a special place in cinematic history.

If people had to guess which movie was the first, many would come up with movies like Ghajni, 3 Iditots, and Dangal. But what if we tell you that it was not any new movies?