12th Fail to Baipan Bhari Deva, sleeper hits of 2023

1/7: RDX: Made on a modest budget, this actioner starring Shane Nigam among others earned 84 crore worldwide, fetching a blockbuster status for itself./ Image: IMDb

2/7: Baby: Despite its mixed reviews, This Telugu relationship drama floored the mass audience with its energy and entertain value. Baby earned 64 crore in India alone. / Image: IMDb

3/7: Mad: Produced on a meagre budget of 10 crores, Mad more than 24 crores worldwide. / Image: IMDb

4/7: Por Thozil: This cop thriller was possibly the most surprising success of the year, earning 38 crore worldwide against a budget of 8 crore./ Image: IMDb

5/7: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke: Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan earned some credibility at the boxoffice with this small town comedy that emerged as a box office success, earning 116 crore worldwide./ Image: IMDb

6/7: Baipan Bhari Deva: This light-hearted Marathi film about women empowerment shattered many box office records, garnering nearly 90 crore at the box office./ Image: IMDb

7/7: 12th Fail: Despite releasing against a far safer project, 12th Fail surprised everyone and resonated for its simplicity and earnestness. 12th Fail earned 64 crore at worldwide boxoffice./ Image: IMDb