Bollywood flop film which gained a cult following over the years and emerged as great movies – Swades, Andaaz Apna Apna, Tamasha and more.
Box office number doesn’t justify a great film. There has been numerous movies which tanked in theaters but did great on TV or just became iconic over the years upon the audience realizing various factors in it.
Here are 9 Bollywood flop films you should watch at least once.
Higlights
1. Andaz Apna Apna.
Starring Aamir Khan, Salman Khan with Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon, this cult comedy film was a big flop when released. However over the years, the film gained a following.
2. Swades.
Swades is regarded as one of the finest performances of Shah Rukh Khan which was worthy of a National award, but the film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar was a major flop at the box office.
3. Mera Naam Joker.
Mera Naam Joker was an ambitious projects of legendary Raaj Kapoor but it tanked at the box office only to gaine an iconic status over the year.
4. Agneepath.
Agneepath starring Amitabh Bachchan was a big flop when released but it gave Mr. Bachchan his iconic dialogue delivery and body language that many copied and the film gained popularity over the years leading to it’s remake starring Hrithik Roshan.
5. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.
Animal actor, Ranbir Kapoor, showed his acting skills in this movie but failed to make money at the box office.
6. Lamhe.
1991 released Lamhe by Yash Chopra didn’t do well at the box office but gained much recognition over the years.
7. Lakshya.
Hrithik Roshan’s Lakshya also failed to impress audience at the time of it’s release but later emerged as one of his finest films.
8. Dil Se.
Dil Se… is a masterpiece on filmmaking by Mani Ratnam. Featuring great performances, music and cinematography, this iconic film is ranked among some of the best films of Shah Rukh Khan.
9. Tamasha.
Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone gave us the much loved ‘Agar Tum Saath Ho’, but the film flopped at the box office upon it’s release.