Director Peter Jackson
· Cast Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
· Released Dec 17, 2003
Worldwide
₹10 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹10 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹1132 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹—
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹10 Cr India nett, 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.
Boxoffy Read
Peter Jackson's Return of the King completed the most ambitious film trilogy ever attempted and found in India a substantial audience that had followed all three films across three years — a commitment that the pre-streaming era required genuine dedication. The film's Academy dominance (eleven Oscars) was widely covered in Indian entertainment media, elevating Hollywood prestige cinema's profile with the urban audience.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹10 Cr India nett against a production budget. The film was commercially profitable.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King collected ₹10 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹10 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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King released in 2003 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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was directed by Peter Jackson. The 2003 Hollywood film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹10 Cr India nett.