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# The Lunchbox (2013) Hindi movie: release date, cast, director and box office collection
The Lunchbox is a 2013 Hindi-language film directed by Ritesh Batra, starring Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bharati Achrekar. Reported worldwide gross ₹100 cr.
Released20 Sep 2013Worldwide gross₹100 crHindi films in 2013124
## The Lunchbox facts
| Language | [Hindi](https://boxofficeindex.co/hindi/) |
|---|---|
| Year | [2013](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2013/hindi/) |
| Release date | 20 Sep 2013 |
| Director | [Ritesh Batra](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/ritesh-batra/) |
| Cast | [Irrfan Khan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/irrfan-khan/), [Nawazuddin Siddiqui](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/nawazuddin-siddiqui/), [Bharati Achrekar](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/bharati-achrekar/) |
| Studio | Sony Pictures Classics, UTV Motion Pictures, Dharma Productions, DAR Motion Pictures, NFDC, Essel Vision Productions, Si |
| Genre | Drama |
| Budget (reported) | ₹22 cr |
| Worldwide gross (reported) | ₹100 cr |

## Other Hindi films released the same month
- [Shuddh Desi Romance](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/shuddh-desi-romance-2013/) · 6 Sep 2013
- [Zanjeer](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/zanjeer-2013/) · 6 Sep 2013
- [Zindagi Jalebi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/zindagi-jalebi-2013/) · 6 Sep 2013
- [Siddharth](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/siddharth-2013/) · 10 Sep 2013
- [Grand Masti](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/grand-masti-2013/) · 13 Sep 2013
- [Horror Story](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/horror-story-2013/) · 13 Sep 2013
- [John Day](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/john-day-2013/) · 13 Sep 2013
- [Phata Poster Nikhla Hero](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/phata-poster-nikhla-hero-2013/) · 20 Sep 2013
## The Lunchbox: quick answers
### Who directed The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox was directed by [Ritesh Batra](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/ritesh-batra/).
### When was The Lunchbox released?
The Lunchbox was released on 20 Sep 2013.
### Who are the actors in The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox stars [Irrfan Khan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/irrfan-khan/), [Nawazuddin Siddiqui](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/nawazuddin-siddiqui/), [Bharati Achrekar](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/bharati-achrekar/).
### How much did The Lunchbox collect?
The Lunchbox has a reported worldwide gross of ₹100 cr.
### Which studio produced The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox was produced by Sony Pictures Classics, UTV Motion Pictures, Dharma Productions, DAR Motion Pictures, NFDC, Essel Vision Productions, Si.
See also: [All Hindi films of 2013](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2013/hindi/) [All Indian films of 2013](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2013/) [Hindi all-time records](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/hindi/) [Hindi box office now](https://boxofficeindex.co/hindi/)
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