7 Bollywood Films That Faltered Despite Star-Studded Casts

In the glitzy world of Bollywood, star power often reigns supreme, but not every film manages to dazzle audiences despite boasting A-list talent. Here’s a look at seven Bollywood films that, despite featuring renowned actors, failed to strike a chord with viewers:

1. Selfiee (2022): Starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, this Raj Mehta-directed film struggled to make an impact, earning a mere Rs 23 crore against a hefty budget of Rs 100 crore.

2. Tubelight (2017): Salman Khan’s performance failed to illuminate the box office in this Kabir Khan-helmed venture, which received mixed reviews despite grossing Rs 211 crore worldwide against a Rs 100 crore budget.

3. Zero (2018): Shah Rukh Khan’s ambitious project, directed by Aanand L Rai, failed to soar, earning just Rs 191.43 crore despite a substantial budget of Rs 200 crore.

4. Thugs of Hindostan (2018): Despite the star power of Aamir Khan, this Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed spectacle failed to captivate audiences, earning Rs 335 crore against a staggering budget of Rs 200-300 crore.

5. Heropanti 2 (2022): Despite the success of its predecessor, this sequel featuring Tiger Shroff failed to replicate the magic, earning only Rs 35 crore against a budget of Rs 70 crore.

6. Cirkus (2022): Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma couldn’t salvage this Rohit Shetty-directed comedy, which fell short of expectations, grossing Rs 61.47 crore against a Rs 150 crore budget.

7. Race 3 (2018): Despite the star-studded ensemble featuring Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, this Remo D’Souza-directed film stumbled at the box office due to its weak plot and underwhelming execution.

These examples underscore the fact that in Bollywood, success hinges not just on star power but also on compelling storytelling and audience engagement. Despite featuring stellar casts, these films serve as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of the film industry.