Director Rajkumar Hirani
· Cast Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala
· Released Jun 29, 2018
Worldwide
₹342 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹342 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹244 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹100 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Sanju is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹342 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹100 Cr, representing a 342% 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
Sanju was reportedly made on a budget of ₹100 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹342 Cr India nett — a 3.4x multiple on production cost and a 342% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹342 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-61.56 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 Sanju at roughly ₹150 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹150 Cr₹342 Cr collected
The 2018 Box OfficeYear in Context
Sanju at ₹341 Cr was Hirani and Ranbir Singh firing together. Padmaavat overcame a months-long controversy to deliver ₹282 Cr. Stree on ₹25 Cr to ₹125 Cr invented the modern horror-comedy — the formula that would lead to Stree 2. Badhaai Ho on ₹23 Cr to ₹134 Cr was the year's most efficient blockbuster. Thugs of Hindostan and 2.0 — two massive budgets, two theatrical disasters — taught the industry that scale without story is the most expensive mistake.
Sanju is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹342 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹100 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Sanju collected ₹342 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹342 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.
Sanju released in 2018 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.
Sanju was directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The 2018 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹342 Cr India nett.
Sanju collected ₹342 Cr India nett in 2018, earning a All-Time Blockbuster verdict. Sanju at ₹341 Cr was Hirani and Ranbir Singh firing together. Padmaavat overcame a months-long controversy to deliver ₹282 Cr. Stree on ₹25 Cr to ₹125 Cr invented the modern horror-comedy — the formul...