Dangal, a 2016 biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, holds the record for the highest gross worldwide among Indian films, with a total gross of over $330 million.

The average production cost of a Bollywood film typically ranges between 20 and 50 Crore INR (approximately $2.5 million to $6.25 million).

Indian filmmakers often employ a distribution strategy that combines single-screen theaters, which have a wider reach in smaller towns and rural areas, with multiplex theaters, which are popular in urban centers, to maximize their film's reach and revenue.

Film syndication refers to the practice of selling a film's distribution rights to different territories or regions, allowing multiple distributors to handle the release and promotion of the film in their respective areas.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, a 1994 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Sooraj Barjatya, was the first Indian film to gross over 100 Crore INR at the domestic box office.

Box office revenue refers to the revenue generated from the sale of tickets for a film's theatrical release.

War, a 2019 action thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand, holds the record for the highest opening day collection at the domestic box office, with a collection of over 53 Crore INR.

Simultaneous release refers to the practice of releasing a film in multiple languages simultaneously, targeting different linguistic markets and expanding the film's reach.

3 Idiots, a 2009 comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, was the first Indian film to gross over 200 Crore INR at the domestic box office.

Ancillary revenue refers to the revenue generated from a film's non-theatrical release, such as home video sales, streaming, and television rights.

PK, a 2014 satirical comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, was the first Indian film to gross over 300 Crore INR at the domestic box office.

Platform release refers to the practice of releasing a film in a limited number of theaters initially, followed by a wider release, allowing the film to build word-of-mouth and generate buzz before expanding its reach.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, a 2017 epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, was the first Indian film to gross over 400 Crore INR at the domestic box office.

Overseas revenue refers to the revenue generated from a film's release in countries outside of its country of origin.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, a 2017 epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, was the first Indian film to gross over 500 Crore INR at the domestic box office.