Indian movies 2016: every film by language, with box office collection
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As of 2 Nov 2026, 1,057 Indian films are listed for 2016. The highest-grossing is Dangal (Hindi, ₹2,160 cr), followed by Sultan (₹631 cr), Kabali (₹320 cr).
1,057 films listed for 2016 across 9 languages; 34 have a reported worldwide gross, ₹6,187 cr between them. Each language page lists every release with date, director and cast.
| Language | Films in 2016 | Highest-grossing film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | 201 | Kabali | ₹320 cr |
| Kannada | 178 | Kirik Party | ₹50 cr |
| Assamese | 144 | ||
| Malayalam | 133 | ||
| Hindi | 125 | Dangal | ₹2,160 cr |
| Telugu | 114 | Janatha Garage | ₹135 cr |
| Marathi | 101 | ||
| Punjabi | 41 | ||
| Odia | 20 |
Highest-grossing Indian films of 2016, all languages
| # | Film | Language | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dangal | Hindi | ₹2,160 cr |
| 2 | Sultan | Hindi | ₹631 cr |
| 3 | Kabali | Tamil | ₹320 cr |
| 4 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Hindi | ₹240 cr |
| 5 | Rustom | Hindi | ₹216 cr |
| 6 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Hindi | ₹215 cr |
| 7 | Airlift | Hindi | ₹210 cr |
| 8 | Housefull 3 | Hindi | ₹195 cr |
| 9 | Fan | Hindi | ₹188 cr |
| 10 | Theri | Tamil | ₹150 cr |
| 11 | Kapoor & Sons | Hindi | ₹143 cr |
| 12 | Janatha Garage | Telugu | ₹135 cr |
| 13 | Sarrainodu | Telugu | ₹128 cr |
| 14 | Shivaay | Hindi | ₹124 cr |
| 15 | Oopiri | Telugu | ₹100 cr |
| 16 | Iru Mugan | Tamil | ₹95 cr |
| 17 | Dhruva | Telugu | ₹88 cr |
| 18 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Telugu | ₹86 cr |
| 19 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Telugu | ₹85 cr |
| 20 | Nannaku Prematho | Telugu | ₹84 cr |
| 21 | Thodari | Tamil | ₹80 cr |
| 22 | A Aa | Telugu | ₹75 cr |
| 23 | Brahmotsavam | Telugu | ₹64 cr |
| 24 | Aranmanai 2 | Tamil | ₹55 cr |
| 25 | Babu Bangaram | Telugu | ₹51 cr |
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Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co (accessed 2026-11-02).