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This is a list of films produced by the Bhojpuri film industry from the earliest films of the 1962s to the present. Films are listed by year of release on separate pages, either in alphabetical order (1962–).
Below are the highest-grossing Bhojpuri films of all time: [1]
| Rank | Film | Production company | Worldwide Gross | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasura Bada Paisawala (2003) | Balaji Cinevision | ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) | ||
| 2 | Pratigya (2008) | Venus Films | ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) | ||
| 3 | Ganga (2006) | N/A | ₹21 crore (US$2.5 million) | ||
| 4 | Border (2018) | Nirahua Entertainment | ₹19 crore (US$2.3 million) | ||
| 5 | Nirahua Rickshawala (2008) | Nirahua Entertainment pvt. Ltd. & Rahul khan production presents | ₹7.5 crore (US$900,000) | Original budget: ₹57 lakh, Original box office: ₹3.12 crore [2] |
| Rank | Film | Record | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kab hoi gawna hamar | First national film award winning film | Family drama harking back to traditional values and modern-day sensibilities. |
| 2 | Deswa | Deswa is the first Bhojpuri film in 50 years to get selected at Indian Panorama section of International Film Festival of India | The film deals with contemporary issues affecting youths. |
| 3 | Udedh Bun | Udedh Bun won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival, first ever such award in the history of Bhojpuri cinema. Later it won the National Film Award for Best Short fiction Film. | Creatively portraying a young boy's dilemma as he comes face to face with the temptations of life. The film evocatively explores the erotic under‐currents in this coming of age tale. |
| Film | Cast |
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| Kasam Durga Ki |
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| Lagal Raha Batasha | |
| Nirahua Chalal London | |
| Mandir Wahi Banayenge | |
| Sher E Hindustan | |
| Crack Fighter | |
| Special Encounter |
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| Dahej Daanav |
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| Saiyaan Ji Dagabaaz | |
| Coolie No. 1 | |
| Raja |
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| Maine Unko Sajan Chun Liya | |
| Jai Veeru | |
| Kashi Vishwanath |
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| Rani Weds Raja |
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| Patthar Ke Sanam |
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| Raajtilak |
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| Jai Hind | |
| Naayak |
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| Gunda |
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| Lallu Ki Laila |
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| Baaghi- Ek Yoddha |
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| Sher Singh | |
| Meri Jung Mera Faisla |
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| Vivah |
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| Sabse Bada Champion |
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