The top 10 best movies of 2019
English films saw significant traction in 2019 – the Marvel craze took over India as Avengers: Endgame broke all records to sell over 8.6 mn tickets on BookMyShow.
Listing the top 10 best movies of 2019:
10. Chhichhore
A tragic incident forces Anirudh, a middle-aged man, to take a trip down memory lane and reminisce his college days along with his friends, who were labelled as ‘losers’.
Box office: est. ₹212 crore
Budget: 50 crores INR (2018)
9. Gully Boy
Murad, an underdog, struggles to convey his views on social issues and life in Dharavi through rapping. His life changes drastically when he meets a local rapper, Shrikant alias MC Sher.
Box office: est. ₹238.16 crore
Budget: 84 crores INR (2018)
8. Simmba
Simmba, a corrupt police officer, works for Durva, an influential smuggler. However, his life takes an unusual turn when he decides to avenge a woman who was assaulted by Durva’s brothers.
Box office: 400.19 crores INR
Budget: 80 crores INR (2018)
7. Mission Mangal
A group of scientists at ISRO battle in their personal and professional lives and work tirelessly towards their only motive, the Mars Orbiter Mission.
Box office: est. ₹290.02 crore
Budget: 32 crores INR (2019)
6. The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Box office: $1.656 billion
Budget: 26 crores USD (2016)
5. War
An Indian soldier is assigned to eliminate his former mentor and he must keep his wits about him if he is to be successful in his mission. When the two men collide, it results in a barrage of battles and bullets.
Box office: est. ₹500 crore
Budget: 150 crores INR
4. Saaho
While trying to catch a smart thief, an undercover agent and his partner realise that the case is linked to the murder of a crime lord.
Box office: est. ₹433.06 crore
Budget: 300 crores INR (2017)
3. Kabir Singh
Kabir, a genius yet hostile house surgeon, falls in love with Preeti, a first-year student. When Preeti’s father spots the couple kissing, he opposes their relationship and decides to get her married.
Box office: est. ₹379.02 crore
Budget: 68 crores INR (2019)
2. Uri- The Surgical Strike
Major Vihaan Singh Shergill of the Indian Army leads a covert operation against a group of militants who attacked a base in Uri, Kashmir, in 2016 and killed many soldiers.
Box office: est. ₹342.06 crore
Budget: 25 crores INR (2019)
1. Avengers: Endgame
After Thanos, an intergalactic warlord, disintegrates half of the universe, the Avengers must reunite and assemble again to reinvigorate their trounced allies and restore balance.
Box office: 279.8 crores USD
Budget: 35.6 crores USD (2019)
Source→ Business standard
