Top 10 Bollywood Movies of 2013 with Box Office and OTT Links

Hey, 2013 was such a blast for Bollywood, na! We had awesome action movies, cute love stories, and some really intense dramas that kept us glued. Hindi films were just too good that year! So, here’s the Top 10 Bollywood Movies of 2013, picked from what rocked the box office, got everyone talking on OTT, and won our hearts. Oh, and I’ve added box office collections and OTT links so you can watch them right away.

Top 10 Best Bollywood Movies of 2013

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Chennai Express
Kai Po Che!
The Lunchbox
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Madras Cafe
Special 26
Ram-Leela
Raanjhanaa
Shahid

Review of Top Bollywood Movies 2013

1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag	Details
Genre	Biography, Drama, Sport
Director	Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Cast	Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Others
Release Date	12 July 2013
Budget	₹41 crore
Box Office	₹163.78 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Apple TV
Overall Rating	8.2/10
Verdict	Super Hit

Review of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 2013:
Wow, this movie gave me full-on goosebumps! Farhan Akhtar totally rocked as Milkha Singh. His body transformation and emotions were just perfect. It’s such a powerful and inspiring story!

Behind-the-Scenes Fun Facts:
Farhan worked out like a real athlete for over a year! The movie comes from Milkha Singh’s book, “The Race of My Life”. So cool, right?

2. Chennai Express

Chennai Express	Details
Genre	Action, Comedy, Romance
Director	Rohit Shetty
Cast	Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Nikitin Dheer, Sathyaraj, Priyamani, Mukesh Tiwari
Release Date	8 August 2013
Budget	₹75 crore
Box Office	₹423 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Apple TV
Overall Rating	6.0/10
Verdict	Blockbuster

Review of Chennai Express 2013:
This was a full-on entertainer. I laughed, enjoyed the action, and loved the chemistry between SRK and Deepika. A great mix of North and South Indian flavour!

Behind‑the‑Scenes Insights:
Deepika’s Tamil accent became very popular. The film had colourful sets and signature Rohit Shetty stunts.

3. Kai Po Che!

Kai Po Che!	Details
Genre	Drama, Sports
Director	Abhishek Kapoor
Cast	Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri
Release Date	22 February 2013
Budget	₹30 crore
Box Office	₹83.39 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix (India)
Overall Rating	7.8/10 (IMDb)
Verdict	Semi Hit

Review of Kai Po Che! 2013:
Sushant Singh Rajput’s debut was emotional and real. The friendship and Gujarat riots backdrop made this film unforgettable.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Insights:
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”. It was shot in real streets of Ahmedabad.

4. The Lunchbox

The Lunchbox	Details
Genre	Drama, Romance
Director	Ritesh Batra
Cast	Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Release Date	20 September 2013
Budget	₹10 crore
Box Office	₹100.85 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix
Overall Rating	7.8/10
Verdict	Semi Hit

Review of The Lunchbox 2013:
Such a simple yet heartwarming story. It’s about two strangers connecting through letters in a tiffin box. I felt every emotion.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Insights:
The movie got a standing ovation at Cannes. It was India’s entry for the Oscars.

5. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani 2013 Hindi Movie

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani	Details
Genre	Romantic Comedy-Drama
Director	Ayan Mukerji
Cast	Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kalki Koechlin
Release Date	31 May 2013
Budget	₹75 crore
Box Office	₹319.6 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Overall Rating	7.3/10
Verdict	Super Hit

Review of YJHD 2013:
It’s one of those movies you can watch again and again. Ranbir and Deepika’s chemistry, the songs, and travel vibes made it special.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Insights:
Filmed in Manali, Kashmir, and Paris. The soundtrack was a big hit that year.

6. Madras Cafe

Madras Cafe	Details
Genre	Political Action Thriller
Director	Shoojit Sircar
Cast	John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Raashii Khanna
Release Date	23 August 2013
Budget	₹35 crore
Box Office	₹67 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix, Jio Cinema
Overall Rating	7.6/10 (IMDb)
Verdict	Above Average / Average

Review of Madras Cafe 2013:
A gripping film based on real events around Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. It was serious, sharp, and very different from typical Bollywood.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Insights:
John trained like an army officer. It faced political controversies but was praised for realism.

7. Special 26

Special 26	Details
Genre	Period Heist Thriller
Director	Neeraj Pandey
Cast	Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Sheirgill, Kajal Aggarwal
Release Date	8 February 2013
Budget	₹30–45 crore
Box Office	₹103 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix
Overall Rating	8 / 10 (IMDb)
Verdict	Semi-Hit

Review of Special 26 2013:
This con thriller was clever and full of twists. Akshay Kumar in a serious role was refreshing to watch.

Behind the Scenes Insights:
Based on real 1980s CBI impersonation heists. The film was mostly shot in Delhi and Mumbai.

8. Ram-Leela

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela 2013 Hindi Movie

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela	Details
Genre	Drama, Musical, Romance
Director	Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast	Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Supriya Pathak
Release Date	15 November 2013
Budget	₹88 crore
Box Office	₹201.48 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix, Eros Now
Overall Rating	6.4/10
Verdict	Blockbuster

Review of Ram Leela 2013:
A stunning visual experience with deep emotions and powerful acting. It’s a modern take on Romeo & Juliet with Bhansali’s signature style.

Behind the Scenes Insights:
The sets, costumes, and songs became trendsetters. Ranveer and Deepika’s chemistry lit up the screen.

9. Raanjhanaa

Raanjhanaa	Details
Genre	Romantic Drama
Director	Aanand L. Rai
Cast	Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Swara Bhaskar
Release Date	21 June 2013
Budget	₹35 crore
Box Office	₹87–94 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, JioCinema, Eros Now
Overall Rating	7.6/10 (IMDb)
Verdict	Hit

Review of Raanjhanaa 2013:
Dhanush’s Bollywood debut left a strong mark. His raw emotion and the tragic love story hit hard. The music by A.R. Rahman is unforgettable.

Behind the Scenes Insights:
Shot in Banaras. Dhanush learned Hindi just for this role and gave a powerful performance.

10. Shahid

Shahid	Details
Genre	Biographical Drama
Director	Hansal Mehta
Cast	Rajkummar Rao, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kay Kay Menon, Prabhleen Sandhu
Release Date	18 October 2013
Budget	₹0.8 crore
Box Office	₹3.6 crore (India)
OTT Platform	Amazon Prime Video (rent only)
Overall Rating	8.2/10 (IMDb)
Verdict	Average