1987 was the year when Bollywood got its first successful super-hero film, Mr. India. The film directed by Shekhar Kapur and starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Amrish Puri in lead went on to become a cult classic. Even today people remember Amrish Puri’s Mogambo character as it went on to became one of the best negative roles of Bollywood.
The film upon release was a big hit and was also among the Top grossers of 1987.
Have a look at the Top 5 Bollywood grossers of 1987:
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.