Five films that emerged surprise hits just like 'SKTKS'

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Five films that emerged surprise hits just like 'SKTKS'

10 Mar 2018 | By Mudit Bhatnagar

One cannot predict the fate of a film at the box office. Just last year we saw movies of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan failing miserably at the ticket windows.

And now, we have a 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' exceeding expectations.

The movie has zoomed past the Rs. 100 crore mark worldwide.

Here are 5 such movies which emerged as surprise hits.

In context: 'SKTKS' and five other sleeper hits
10 Mar 2018
Five films that emerged surprise hits just like 'SKTKS'
A cinematic gem
Kangana's 'Queen' was a game changer

In 2014, came a film that brought Kangana Ranaut to the fore.

Although she had proved her mettle as an actress with films like 'Gangster', 'Fashion', 'Tanu Weds Manu', she never got as much recognition as other top Bollywood heroines, until 'Queen.'

Made on a budget of Rs. 12.5 crore, the Vikas Bahl directorial raked in over Rs. 60 crore at the box office.

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A musical blockbuster
'Aashiqui 2' hit the right chords

The success story of 'Aashiqui 2' was one of its kind. As the film starred two fairly new actors, trade experts did not have much expectations from the Mohit Suri directorial.

However, the true superstars of 'Aashiqui 2' were its songs. The audience was mesmerized by Arijit Singh's voice and that powered the film to do an unprecedented business of Rs. 80 crore plus.

A huge step forward
Bollywood evolved with 'Vicky Donor'

Apart from Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam, 'Vicky Donor' also gave Hindi film industry the courage to take up new and challenging subjects.

The Shoojit Sircar directorial, that dealt with sperm donation and infertility, managed to break the stereotype and was loved by the critics and the audience alike.

The film was John Abraham's maiden production venture.

A thrilling tale
Vidya's 'Kahaani' kept everyone guessing till the end

Sujoy Ghosh kept the audience at the edge of their seats with 'Kahaani'. The gripping tale of a wife in search of her husband garnered unanimous praise.

The small-budgeted film went on to do a massive business of over Rs. 60 crore and earned Vidya Balan the tag of 'Lady Khan'.

Packed a punch
'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' was a breath of fresh air

The team of 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' started off their journey with 'Pyaar Ki Punchnama' back in 2011. Starring six unknown faces, the film had quite a task up its sleeve.

But thanks to its refreshing yet relatable content, the Luv Ranjan directorial emerged a sleeper hit at box office.

The team has not looked back since then.

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Posted: 7 years ago
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No review thread for this movie? I didn't even see a trailer thread. How did this movie cross 100crores?
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One of my friend watched it and was saying that it was such a shitty movie...with no head or tail...the climax was ridiculous...and she was so excited to see it because of Karitik aryan...or whatever his name is.
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Karthik has arrived. With the arrival comes flurry of negative rumors. Tiyar rehna.
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What rating did this film get ??

The word Chutiya was used like no tomorrow 😆
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How was it a surprise hit? I knew it was going to be a hit all along. The songs were chart-toppers and the subject was bound to be popular.

I LOVED how male chauvinistic the movie was. ❤️ The movie depicted reality amazingly. 😉 The homo-errotic bromance between the two lead actors were a bit too much to handle though and i didn't buy that two bros can be this much into each other.
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Originally posted by: blue-ice.

One of my friend watched it and was saying that it was such a shitty movie...with no head or tail...the climax was ridiculous...and she was so excited to see it because of Karitik aryan...or whatever his name is.



Aww...poor friend! Did she go expecting to watch a jhms? 😆
I am glad the film collected Bo success😉 as well as good review from a lot of critics even without paying them😛
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Originally posted by: Resident_Evil

How was it a surprise hit? I knew it was going to be a hit all along. The songs were chart-toppers and the subject was bound to be popular.

I LOVED how male chauvinistic the movie was.❤️The movie depicted reality amazingly.😉The homo-errotic bromance between the two lead actors were a bit too much to handle though and i didn't buy that two bros can be this much into each other.



You're wrong

Two bro's often termed besties could be closer than each than their respective girlfriends or wives. Because that sense of respect, love and caring they have for each other is pretty precious as it's like looking out for your real blood one. Such bromance works in Bollywood coz it exists real world. 2 males would make more genuine mates over 2 girls. They don't bitch behind back and become enemies any min from being BFF. They remain more loyal because the connect is better. But again depends on individuals. But proven cases most bro's are loyal to each other than 2 girl BFF's. Call is chauvinistic or what but phrase bro's before hoes' works anyday. Unless the guy is total c**t who cannot remain loyal lover for their girl or bestie to their homeboy. But it all matters how 2 guys connect. Not all have their homeboys and stuff
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Lol today's Mumbai Mirror blind.
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It was not surprise hit I think. Songs were chart buster and there was quite a buzz around it

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