Bollywood in 2024: When Hindi cinema failed to deliver at box office and Telugu pan-Indian films ruled

In 2024, Bollywood experienced a disappointing year at the box office, with only 'Stree 2' achieving significant success, earning Rs 597 crore nett. Meanwhile, Telugu films like 'Pushpa 2' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' dominated with substantial earnings, highlighting shifting audience preferences towards pan-India cinema. Rising ticket costs also impacted theater attendance.