8 Bollywood Films with Small Budgets that Scored Big

Made at a budget of 3 crores, the gripping storyline and impeccable performances by Irrfan Khan, Neeraj Kabi and Konkana Sen Sharma ensured that the movie made a business of 29 crores. A winner of three National Awards, you should not miss out on this one.

This low-budget film from YRF studios had Ayushmann Khurrana and debutante Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal roles. The movie faced a disappointing opening at the box office but still managed to collect more than 30 crore at the box-office. Word of mouth definitely played a key role in the films success and the film received three National Awards.

Directed by Ritesh Batra, this experimental film was made with a budget of 10 crores and it hardly had any big names or superstars in it. Regardless, this film made 20 crores at the box office and was declared a major hit by critics purely because Nimrat Kaur and Irrfan Khans chemistry was delightful and intriguing.

Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the movie starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, Annu Kapoor and Dolly Ahluwalia was a game-changer in Bollywood. The film that raised an issue as sensitive as sperm donation, was made with a budget of 5 crores but managed to make more than 65 crores at the box office, thereby also fetching three National honours.

The biggest example of a women-centric, content-driven film that went on to become a blockbuster. Without a male lead, the film comfortably rested on Vidya Balans shoulders which managed to rake in 78 crores, as made on a budget of 8 crores.

Be honest to yourself. Whether youre a guy or a girl, all of you can relate to this movie. Made at a budget of 7 crores, the movie collected 12 crores on release. The five-minute long monologue by Kartik Aaryan has to go down in history as the most apt take on women and their minds.

Made at a simple budget of 11 crores, the movie minted 10 crores within a week of its release. Aanand L Rais breezy take on small-town romance was refreshing and real.

These eight content-driven films made on moderate budgets show you the formula for sure shot success. Trust us, we have loved all of them.