Salman Khan’s Bodyguard Biggest Hit; 83 Percent Bollywood Films Flopped In 2011
Stills from Bodyguard, Ready & Singham
The year gone by saw a total of 229 new films releasing, quite less as compared to the number of releases (250) in 2010. Of the 229 films, 72 were dubbed in Hindi from English or other Indian languages. There were 8 English films too, some of which were dubbed in Hindi too; and two were made in Hindi-English. In other words, there were 147 straight Hindi films. Of the 229 new releases, 220 were live action films, seven were animation films and two were live action-animation films.
Bodyguard was undoubtedly the highest grosser and also the biggest hit of 2011
2011: Hits & Flops
Bodyguard was undoubtedly the highest grosser and also the biggest hit of 2011. Ready, Singham, Murder 2 and The Dirty Picture were the other big ones. Then there were Yamla Pagla Deewana and Ragini MMS also. If there were big-budget extravaganzas like Bodyguard and Ready which made the public go wild with excitement, there were also small and medium-budget fares like Ragini MMS, Murder 2, Tanu Weds Manu and The Dirty Picture, which brought smiles to the faces of the paying public as well as the industry people. Thankfully, the year did not have too many big bombs although there were a few like 7 Khoon Maaf, Patiala House, Aarakshan, Rascals, Thank You and Game.
Only 17% of the films released in 2011 did not lose any money
2011: Net Result
Although the year is being touted as having been great for the trade, in reality, only 17% of the films released did not lose any money. In other words, the percentage of films in the red continued to be high – 83%. The industry’s final report card did not show a net profit. But it did not show any losses either. Although a large number (around 115) of Bollywood films – not taking into account dubbed Hindi versions – lost money as against those (30) which either made profit or broke even, the industry’s total gains offset the total losses. Hence, the overall net result was: no profit, no loss. If in spite of such a high failure rate (83% if all films, including dubbed, are considered), the industry’s report card still did not show a net loss, it was because of two reasons: some of the plus films made huge profits; and there weren’t too many big disasters. Following is the detailed list of films which made money for their producers/distributors.
Super-Hit (AA): Bodyguard
Hit (A1): Ready, Singham, Murder 2, The Dirty Picture.
Semi-Hit (A): Yamla Pagla Deewana, Ragini MMS.
Overflow (BB): Tanu Weds Manu, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl.
Commission-Earner to Overflow (B1 to BB): Mission: Impossible – Gupt Vidhaan (dubbed), Harry Potter Aur Maut Ke Tohfe Part 2 (dubbed), Delhi Belly (Hinglish & dubbed), Samunder Ke Lootere: Ek Anjaan Rahasya (dubbed), Tintin – Karname Kamaal Ke (dubbed; animation), Don 2, Ra.One (losing in some circuits), Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, Double Dhamaal.
Commission-Earner (B1): Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dhobi Ghat (Hindi-English & dubbed), Haunted, No One Killed Jessica, Fast & Furious 5 (dubbed), X-Men: First Class (dubbed), Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Rise Of The Apes – Vinaash Ka Aarambh (dubbed).
Coverage to Commission-Earner (B to B1): Desi Boyz, Chalo Dilli, Bheja Fry 2, Yeh Saali Zindagi, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, Stanley Ka Dabba, Damadamm!, Transformers: Chand Ka Andhera (dubbed).
Average (B): F.A.L.T.U., Force, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.
2011: Number of Hits & Flops At A Glance
| Classification | AA | A1 | A | BB | B1 to BB | B1 | B to B1 | B | The Rest | Total |
| No. of films | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 191 | 229 |
| Percentage | 0.44 | 1.75 | 0.87 | 1.31 | 3.93 | 3.49 | 3.49 | 1.31 | 83.41 | 100 |
2011: Box-Office Collections of Hits
| Film | Release date | Opening Day | Opening Weekend | Opening Week | Lifetime | Box-Office Verdict |
| Bodyguard | 31 Aug | 21.00 | 86.00 (5-day weekend) |
115.00 | 142.00 | Super-hit |
| Ready | 3 June | 13.00 | 42.50 | 69.00 | 120.00 | Super-hit |
| Singham | 22 July | 9.00 | 30.50 | 50.00 | 100.00 | Super-hit |
| Murder 2 | 8 July | 6.50 | 22.50 | 35.50 | 46.00 | Super-hit |
| The Dirty Picture (Hindi, Tamil & Telugu) |
2 Dec | 9.35 | 31.36 | 52.50 | 85.00 | Super-hit |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | 14 Jan | 7.75 | 23.00 | 34.00 | 55.00 | Hit |
| Ragini MMS (Hindi, Tamil & Telugu) |
13 May | 1.25 | 4.25 | 7.00 | 9.00 | Hit |
| Tanu Weds Manu | 25 Feb | 3.25 | 11.25 | 18.55 | 38.00 | Hit |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | 9 Sept | 7.35 | 26.00 | 37.00 | 58.00 | Plus |
| Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl | 9 Dec | 4.75 | 16.75 | 25.00 | 37.00 | Plus |
| Delhi Belly (English & Hindi) |
1 July | 6.25 | 23.00 | 37.50 | 54.00 | Plus |
| Don 2 (Hindi, Tamil & Telugu) (2D & 3D) |
23 Dec | 15.30 | 48.55 | 73.00 | 100.00 plus |
Plus |
| Ra.One (Hindi, Tamil & Telugu) (2D & 3D) |
26 Oct | 18.00 | 91.10 (5-day weekend) |
103.25 | 118 | Plus |
| Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge | 14 Oct | 0.50 | 2.15 | 3.50 | 5.00 | Plus |
| Double Dhamaal | 24 June | 7.65 | 25.50 | 36.50 | 47.00 | Average |
| Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 15 July | 7.50 | 27.00 | 44.00 | 90.00 | Plus |
| Dhobi Ghat (English & Hindi) |
21 Jan | 2.85 | 9.00 | 12.00 | 14.00 | Plus |
| Haunted (2D & 3D) |
6 May | 2.25 | 8.50 | 13.50 | 27.00 | Plus |
| No One Killed Jessica | 7 Jan | 3.10 | 12.50 | 19.00 | 29.00 | Plus |
| Pyaar Ka Punchnama | 20 May | 1.10 | 3.25 | 5.50 | 11.00 | Plus |
For box-office verdicts of all the major Bollywood films of 2011, click here.
Komal Nahta, the Editor of Koimoi.com, is Bollywood’s most trusted trade analyst & film reviewer. You can follow him on Twitter and check out his Video Blog.
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Salman khan out performed SRK in these movies (Wanted, Dabbang, Bodygurd and Ready) although, these movies are action flick, Salman Khan’s acting was superb. SRK looked dramatic and disappointing in Raone and DON2. Lets Salman Khan rule bollywood several more yrs. I hope Salman Khan win the Filmfare award 2012. Salman Khan looks genuine actor in these movies. Although I liked “Tere Naam” the most, now I can’t wait to see “ek tha tiger”.
See where is salman nd wheri is s.r.gay. That’s all. Thnx komal sir.
Ra. One was a HIT and Don 2 was a SUPER HIT..please check out with your mind KOMAL NAHTA,, SRK was, is and will be the best..!
are we looking at how much producers have earned or box office results….i believe when we look at box office we do not take into consideration how much the producers have earned or made we look at the box office figures…so i believe ra.1 makes the cut in the list
srk fans can’t accept the truth ra one and don2 diden’t even manage to beat ready’s total in india. Worldwide bodyguard highest grosser and ready and bodygaurd biggest hits because of their budgets haahaaa deal with it srk is only the poll champion salman khan is the real king and this year he will prove it again!
mr komal how u gueg how saw u hit or flop i respect u
is hits why u somebody hit u don2 or ra one bigs cross ever in hindi picture i give u some example u like your child because is your child but other your relative saw your child very good you feel which one better feel pleasy repaly me and my english is not good if i heart u iam sorry thanks
Clearly proves that Salman Khan is undoubtedly #1 right now in Bollywood. He has the two biggest Hits of the year, and Don and Ra.One didn’t achieve Hit status. Komal Nahta classification is the most strictest of them all, and if you can achieve a Hit atleast with him, you are in the safe side. Well done Salman, hope 2012 is equally or better than 2011.
Sir,salman khan is a salman khan,naam kafi hai.he is a true superstar,jabse unki pehli film aayi thi tab se wo ab tak superstar hai aur rahenge.BAS AAP SABHI UNKE FILM AUR UNKE BARE ME BURA BOLTE JAO,KOI FARK NAHI PARTA,GOD WILL HELP HIM…BYE TO ALL SALMAN KHAN HATER. I LOVE U SALMAN KHAN,U R GREAT,BAS AAP APNA WORK KARTE JAO,GOD WILL HELP U.BEING HUMAN…
Vote for salman bhai in screen award http://www.screenindia.com/screenawards2012/popularchoice.php
RA one Hindi, Tamil & Telugu don 2 Hindi, Tamil & Telugu bodyguard & ready & Singham only in hindi calacate the collocton and tell the true
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