Director Ali Abbas Zafar
· Cast Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif
· Released Jun 5, 2019
Worldwide
₹211 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹211 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹114 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹170 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Bharat is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹211 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹170 Cr, representing a 124% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Bharat was reportedly made on a budget of ₹170 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹211 Cr India nett — a 1.2x multiple on production cost and a 124% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹211 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-37.98 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Bharat at roughly ₹255 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹255 Cr₹211 Cr collected
The 2019 Box OfficeYear in Context
Uri at ₹244 Cr on ₹50 Cr budget — +388% ROI — was the most efficient blockbuster of the decade. War at ₹295 Cr gave YRF its homegrown franchise blockbuster at full scale. Kabir Singh at ₹276 Cr was commercially undeniable regardless of controversy. Good Newwz, Mission Mangal, and Chhichhore all delivered strong ROI on disciplined budgets. Saaho's ₹350 Cr budget vs ₹149 Cr Hindi return was the Disaster that ended an era of unchecked budget inflation — right before COVID arrived and reset everything.
Bharat is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹211 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹170 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Bharat collected ₹211 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹211 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Bharat released in 2019 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Bharat was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The 2019 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹211 Cr India nett.
Bharat collected ₹211 Cr India nett in 2019, earning a All-Time Blockbuster verdict. Uri at ₹244 Cr on ₹50 Cr budget — +388% ROI — was the most efficient blockbuster of the decade. War at ₹295 Cr gave YRF its homegrown franchise blockbuster at full scale. Kabir Singh at ₹276 Cr was co...