2017 was a golden year for Bollywood, delivering a perfect balance of commercial entertainers and meaningful cinema. From record breaking spectacles to small indie gems, these films made us laugh, cry, and think. Here are the 10 best Hindi movies of 2017, ranked by IMDb ratings, box office success, and audience love.
List of Top 10 Hindi Movies of 2017
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi Dub)
- Tiger Zinda Hai
- Hindi Medium
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania
- Secret Superstar
- Bareilly Ki Barfi
- Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
- Newton
- Tumhari Sulu
Review of Best Bollywood Movies of 2017
1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi Dub)
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Epic action, fantasy |
| Director | S. S. Rajamouli |
| Cast | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan |
| Release Date | 28 April 2017 |
| Budget | ₹250 crore |
| Box Office | ₹1810 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Overall Rating | 8.1/10 |
| Verdict | All Time Blockbuster |
Review of Baahubali 2 (2017):
The Hindi dubbed version of Baahubali 2 shattered box office records, becoming India’s highest grossing film at the time. The epic conclusion to the “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?” mystery delivered breathtaking visuals, powerful emotions, and grand battle sequences that left audiences awestruck.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Prabhas dedicated 5 years exclusively to this franchise, turning down all other projects. The spectacular waterfall fight sequence took 120 days to shoot. Surprisingly, the Hindi version’s success surpassed expectations, outperforming many Bollywood biggies.
2. Tiger Zinda Hai
| Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action thriller |
| Director | Ali Abbas Zafar |
| Cast | Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sajjad Delfrooz, Angad Bedi |
| Release Date | 22 December 2017 |
| Budget | ₹210 crore |
| Box Office | ₹558 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 |
| Verdict | Blockbuster |
Review of Tiger Zinda Hai (2017):
Salman Khan returned as RAW agent Tiger in this high octane sequel that set new benchmarks for Bollywood action films. Packed with slick stunts, stunning international locales, and Katrina Kaif’s career best performance, it became 2017’s highest-grossing original Hindi film.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Salman performed all dangerous action scenes without body doubles, including a risky bike jump sequence. The Abu Dhabi desert chase alone cost ₹35 crore. The film’s gripping climax was inspired by a real life hostage rescue mission conducted by Indian intelligence.
3. Hindi Medium
| Hindi Medium (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Saket Chaudhary |
| Cast | Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Deepak Dobriyal, Amrita Singh |
| Release Date | 19 May 2017 |
| Budget | ₹14 crore |
| Box Office | ₹322 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Overall Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Verdict | Super Hit |
Review of Hindi Medium (2017):
This sharp satire on India’s education system featured Irrfan Khan’s brilliant performance as a wealthy but uneducated father desperate to get his child into an elite English medium school. The film’s perfect blend of humor and heart made it an unexpected box office success.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar made her Bollywood debut with this film, receiving critical acclaim for her performance. Many school admission scenes were based on real experiences of Delhi parents. The film sparked nationwide debates about education inequality.
4. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
| Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy drama, social issue |
| Director | Shree Narayan Singh |
| Cast | Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar |
| Release Date | 11 August 2017 |
| Budget | ₹18 crore |
| Box Office | ₹311 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 |
| Overall Rating | 7.0/10 |
| Verdict | Super Hit |
Review of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017):
Akshay Kumar’s socially relevant comedy about India’s sanitation crisis became one of the most talked about films of the year. The unique premise of a man building a toilet to save his marriage blended entertainment with a strong social message about open defecation.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Akshay visited real villages to understand sanitation issues before filming. Several states declared the film tax free due to its social impact. Remarkably, the movie directly inspired thousands of toilet constructions under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
5. Badrinath Ki Dulhania
| Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | Shashank Khaitan |
| Cast | Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt |
| Release Date | 10 March 2017 |
| Budget | ₹44 crore |
| Box Office | ₹195 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 |
| Verdict | Super Hit |
Review of Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017):
This refreshing romantic comedy broke stereotypes with its progressive take on relationships. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt’s crackling chemistry and the film’s peppy music made it a youth favorite. The story’s feminist undertones about women’s independence stood out.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
The iconic “Tamma Tamma” song was a recreation of a 1980s hit. Alia improvised many of her character’s feisty dialogues. Several scenes were shot in real wedding venues across Rajasthan and Singapore.
6. Secret Superstar
| Secret Superstar (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Musical comedy drama |
| Director | Advait Chandan |
| Cast | Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij |
| Release Date | 19 October 2017 |
| Budget | ₹15 crore |
| Box Office | ₹905 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Overall Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Verdict | All Time Blockbuster |
Review of Secret Superstar (2017):
This heartwarming tale of a Muslim girl pursuing her singing dreams despite her abusive father became a surprise global hit. Zaira Wasim’s stunning debut performance and Aamir Khan’s quirky supporting role created magic. The film’s emotional depth and inspiring message resonated worldwide.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Zaira Wasim was only 16 during filming. Aamir Khan reduced his fee to keep the budget low. The YouTube videos shown in the film were actually uploaded by the crew during production.
7. Bareilly Ki Barfi
| Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy-drama |
| Director | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari |
| Cast | Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Seema Pahwa |
| Release Date | 18 August 2017 |
| Budget | ₹20 crore |
| Box Office | ₹58.62 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Overall Rating | 7.6/10 |
| Verdict | Hit |
Review of Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017):
This small town romantic comedy charmed audiences with its quirky characters and simple storytelling. Rajkummar Rao’s transformation from timid writer to arrogant lover stole the show. The film’s authentic UP flavor and heartwarming moments made it special.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
The entire cast lived in Bareilly for weeks to absorb local mannerisms. Rajkummar Rao prepared for his dual role by studying personality disorders. Many scenes were improvised based on real interactions with locals.
8. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
| Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | R. S. Prasanna |
| Cast | Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar |
| Release Date | 1 September 2017 |
| Budget | ₹25 crore |
| Box Office | ₹65.64 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 |
| Verdict | Hit |
Review of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017):
This bold comedy about erectile dysfunction broke taboos with humor and sensitivity. Ayushmann and Bhumi’s natural chemistry and the film’s progressive approach to a hush hush topic made it revolutionary. The hilarious yet heartfelt treatment struck a chord.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
The director consulted sex therapists for accurate portrayal. Many scenes were reshot after test screenings to balance humor and sensitivity. The film’s success spawned a franchise about modern relationship issues.
9. Newton
| Newton (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Black comedy drama |
| Director | Amit V Masurkar |
| Cast | Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Anjali Patil, Raghubir Yadav |
| Release Date | 22 September 2017 |
| Budget | ₹10–15 crore |
| Box Office | ₹28.35 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Overall Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Verdict | Hit |
Review of Newton (2017):
This brilliant satire about election duty in Naxal areas featured Rajkummar Rao’s career best performance. The film’s dark humor and sharp commentary on Indian democracy earned international acclaim. It was India’s official entry to the Oscars that year.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
The crew faced real security threats while shooting in Chhattisgarh. Rajkummar lived with government clerks to prepare. The film’s climax was rewritten 17 times to perfect its impact.
10. Tumhari Sulu
| Tumhari Sulu (2017) | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy-drama |
| Director | Suresh Triveni |
| Cast | Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, Neha Dhupia |
| Release Date | 17 November 2017 |
| Budget | ₹17 crore |
| Box Office | ₹50.76 crore worldwide |
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 |
| Overall Rating | 7.0/10 |
| Verdict | Hit |
Review of Tumhari Sulu (2017):
Vidya Balan sparkled as a middle class housewife who becomes a radio jockey in this feel good drama. The film’s celebration of ordinary women’s dreams and Vidya’s infectious energy made it special. The perfect blend of humor and emotion worked beautifully.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights:
Vidya shadowed real RJs to prepare. The “Sulu” voice was her own creation. Many scenes were improvised based on the actors’ real life experiences.
FAQ
A. Baahubali 2 (Hindi) with ₹1,810 crore, followed by Tiger Zinda Hai (₹565 crore).
A. Yes – Hindi Medium (hit) and Qarib Qarib Singlle (critically acclaimed).
A. Tiger Zinda Hai (inspired by real hostage rescue) and Newton (election drama).
A. Available on Netflix.
A. Secret Superstar introduced Zaira Wasim, while Bareilly Ki Barfi showcased Ayushmann Khurrana’s versatility.
A. Blockbuster (₹315 crore) and tax-free in several states.
A. Badrinath Ki Dulhania (hit songs like Tamma Tamma).
A. Newton won National Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
A. Padmavati (later released as Padmaavat in 2018) faced maximum protests.
A. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan for tackling a taboo subject with humor.
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