Every superstar has a fan base. Sometimes they can either turn out to be a saviour or reject everything entirely. This has even contributed to strong collections of a film in a particular state, and there have been many examples of the same in the last few years.
No one can deny that the collections of a blockbuster indeed arrive from all the places in India. But some of them have delivered extraordinary numbers from one area for different reasons, including more theatres and bigger figures in terms of followers for a popular face.
Let’s have a look at the titles that recorded more collections only in one state or multiple states.
1) Pushpa 2: The Rule
Everyone remembers the time when audiences gave so much love to the Icon Star in the first installment. The response was so amazing that the general public rushed to witness the superstar live during the trailer launch of the sequel in Bihar.
The same number of people entered the theatres in the same state. A similar situation was spotted in other mass centres. They were – West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Goa.
2) Stree 2
Horror-comedy is now the new trend in Bollywood. It has been the escape route of every big banner. After the success of Maddock Films, every company has stepped into the same zone, and more titles are arriving in the next few years.
This time, Dinesh Vijan aimed to bring genuine scares to the general public. The script was prepared in that form. A headless ghost was added, and people were shaking when he screamed inside the theatres. The music became a chartbuster, thanks to Aaj Ki Raat and Tamannaah Bhatia’s dance moves.
Records were created from paid previews, followed by a strong opening on the first day. The best numbers came from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.
3) RRR
A big blockbuster is guaranteed when you have S.S. Rajamouli. He knows how to blend all the necessary elements that can take everyone on an entertaining ride.
The one-line story was set in the pre-Independence era of India. But Rajamouli’s execution grabbed the attention of the audience for three hours. The 3D experience took things to another level. There was action, romance, and everything else, contributing to heavy collections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Indian warriors are close to our hearts. We are aware of one such story where a brave king or queen sacrificed their life for the country. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was among those. We saw him only in books. But Vicky Kaushal made us feel like we were seeing the real man fighting a lion and taking down the bad guys. The highest collections were recorded in Maharashtra.
5) Jawan
The excitement was alive for a year. Fans were eagerly waiting for the king’s return on screen. This time, it was a fusion of Bollywood and South. The character was new, with a twist in the tale – double role of SRK. The first was simple, and the other was ruthless and cool at the same time, with a cigar in his mouth. The opening day created records, leading to the biggest figures in Assam.
6) Leo
Lokesh Cinematic Universe – its creation was accidental. But the hype was real. There was intense action. The public cheered when Thalapathy Vijay made the bad guys run away in fear. A strong villain like Sanjay Dutt was brought in front of the hero, pulling more crowds. The result was outstanding box office numbers in Tamil Nadu.
7) Carry On Jatta 3
Low-budget films are very rare nowadays. But the Punjabi film industry has maintained the trend and preferred strong content. They have even started creating franchises. This one was launched more than ten years ago. Long gaps were maintained between each installment. The latest entry also recorded the highest collections in Punjab compared to other locations.
8) Gadar 2
With time, every actor changes as per the audience’s preferences. Sunny Deol was one of those. An action star whose punchlines pulled audiences during the golden era of Bollywood suddenly decided to do fewer films. Everyone was missing his roar. And then came Gadar 2. The story continued, with the songs being recreated without damaging the essence of the originals. It was a blockbuster, with extraordinary figures in Himachal Pradesh.
9) Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Male superhero films are common. But attempting the same genre with a female is risky, specifically in India. However, Kalyani Priyadarshan’s performance proved everything wrong. With a big superstar like Dulquer Salmaan as producer, things are expected to go the right way. The storytelling was impressive. Director Dominic Arun received additional credits for bringing a new world in front of the audience. The highest records were made in Kerala.
Around three years ago, the voice of Panjurli echoed in the theatres in such a way that records were broken at the box office. The same team was returning for a sequel. They had to face the challenge of creating something better as per the expectations of the viewers. The efforts were successful. The culture that was being referred to in the film is so close to the Karnataka audience that the best collections came from that particular state.
We will be entering a new year in two more months. Big stars like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR failed to leave an impression in 2025. Many highly anticipated projects have finalized a time for their arrival in the upcoming year. But only one of them will record the highest collections among all other titles. Let’s see who is taking the spot for 2026.