Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor, has been a prominent figure in Bollywood for over five decades. His recent film, Kalki 2898 AD, showcased him in the role of Ashwatthama, receiving much praise. Today, we’ll discuss three of his mystery-filled films that became hits at the box office between 2016 and 2019.
Badla
First on the list is Badla, released in 2019. This suspense thriller, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, impressed audiences with its intriguing plot. Amitabh Bachchan played a key role alongside Taapsee Pannu, Tony Luke and Amrita Singh. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Red Chillies Entertainment and Azure Entertainment. It was a remake of the Spanish film The Invisible Guest. Despite its modest budget of Rs 10 crore, Badla achieved significant success, earning Rs 138.49 crore at the box office.
Wazir
Next is Wazir, an action thriller that hit theatres in 2016. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. John Abraham made a special appearance in the movie. The story revolves around a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and an anti-terrorism officer. Wazir was made on a budget of Rs 35 crore and earned Rs 78.7 crore worldwide. The film’s engaging storyline and strong performances made it a hit.
Pink
Lastly, we have Pink, a 2016 legal thriller that made waves at the box office. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the film was written by Shoojit Sircar, Ritesh Shah and Chowdhury. It was produced by Rising Sun Films with a budget of Rs 30 crore. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan as a lawyer, with Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Angad Bedi, Tushar Pandey, Piyush Mishra and Dhritiman Chatterjee in key roles. Pink tackled important social issues and was well-received by audiences, earning Rs 157.32 crore at the box office.
These three films, Badla, Wazir and Pink, showcased Amitabh Bachchan’s versatility and continued success in Bollywood. They were not only box office hits but also left a lasting impact on audiences.
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