Holi’s infectious spirit often spills into Bollywood’s release calendar, creating iconic box office sagas. Recent years saw ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ (2023) charm audiences into a success story, while ‘Bachchan Pandey’ (2022) tanked badly. The inspirational ‘Saina’ (2021) launched on Holi but flopped outright. However, patriotism peaked with ‘Kesari’ (2019), smashing records. ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ (2017) also rode high on chemistry to explosive success. Thrillers like Vidya Balan’s ‘Kahaani’ (2012) and the star-studded ‘Race’ (2008) both conquered the festive box office. These releases reveal Holi’s dual edge: it acts as a booster for cinematic gems but serves as a harsh judge for underwhelming duds.
Holi Box Office Winners and Losers: From Superhits to Flops
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