Now that the year is officially over, and we won't see any more new releases till 2013, it's time to countdown the top 10 highest grossing films of the year.
10. Son of Sardaar - This labour of love that caused quite a bit of controversy due to its simultaneous release with Yashraj's Jab Tak Hai Jaan. And inspite of claiming fewer screens, it still managed to find a good market for itself.
SOS garnered about 105 crore domestically, and 16 crore overseas.
The film received mixed reviews from the critics with descriptions like 'chatpata, masaledaar fare', 'complete family entertainer', 'exhausting, painfully loud and way too long, with too few laughs' and 'a tangled mess.'
9. Talaash - A taut noir-esque thriller from the Excel house, this film gathered a lot of anticipation as it was Aamir Khan's return to screen after three years. A film which was mainly for the multiplex audience, it got rave reviews for the performances.
Talaash is still running in theatres and has banked in about 90.25 crore domestically and 45 crore overseas so far. It is still managing average gross.
The film garnered generally positive reviews overall with descriptions like 'compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale', 'very watchable film', 'intelligent film', 'well made and strongly acted' and 'a brave effort'.
8. Bol Bachchan - Rohit Shetty's comedy paid heavy tribute to Hrishikesh Mukherjee's yesteryear classic Golmaal.
Bol Bachchan just managed to cross the 100 crore mark domestically, and made about 24 crore overseas.
The film met with mixed to positive reviews with descriptions like 'entertainment in huge dollops', 'fairly entertaining' and 'Bore Bachchan, with a lame climax'.
7. Jab Tak Hai Jaan - Yash Chopra's magnum opus. An epic love story that released after the director's untimely demise. Yet the film didn't get tongues wagging as much as was anticipated.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan grossed 120 crore domestically. And it was the highest overseas grossing film of the year at 70 crore and declared a 'blockbuster'. The film is still amidst its theatrical run and may gross a bit more.
Critically, the film gathered generally favourable views with the critics, but got a mixed response from the audience. Phrases as compliments included 'attention-grabbing from inception till conclusion', 'best romantic film made in this generation', 'consistently watchable film'. Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma were appreciated for their performances.
6. Barfi! - A deaf and mute man finds love twice. With great performances from its lead, and soulful music, Barfi was one of the unexpected superhits of the year. It was sent as India's official entry for the Academy awards to be held in 2013, but failed to make it to the shortlist.
Barfi! made 106 crore domestically, and 32 crore overseas. It received generally positive reviews from the critics being called ' well-crafted script'. The performances were highly appreciated.
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5. Housefull 2 - Sajid Khan's multi-starrer comedy sequel proved a laugh riot to the audience.
The film grossed 113 crore domestically, and became Akshay Kumar's first film to do so. And made 31 crore overseas.
Critically, the film was poorly received.
4. Dabangg 2 - Salman Khan's debut in the dabangg avatar was so successful that it deserved to have a sequel. The film which has just released, and is running successfully across theatres.
The film has grossed 119 crore domestically, and 34 crore overseas so far.
Critically, it received mixed reviews in India being called a 'fanboy's dream'. It received negative reviews overseas.
3. Agneepath - Karan Malhotra's remake of the 90s cult classic was loved by the new audience and fans of the original. The film saw Sanjay Dutt in a never-before seen avtar, and was the first film to cross 100 crores in 2012.
The film grossed 120 crore in India, and 33 crore overseas.
It opened to mostly positive reviews with descriptions like ' fitting tribute to the masterwork', 'rare mainstream movie written well'. Hrithik Roshan's performance was appreciated.
2. Rowdy Rathore - Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha brought kitsch back with Prabhudeva's Rowdy film.
The film grossed 133 crore at the domestic market, and was an average grosser overseas raking in 19 crore at the box office.
Critically, the film received positive reviews claiming it to be a 'paisa wasool' fare.
1. Ek Tha Tiger - Yashraj's Ek Tha Tiger broke most records and became the highest grossing film of the year, and it had the highest grossing first day of any film. It is also the second highest grossing film of all time, just behind 3 Idiots.
The film made 186 crore domestically, and 59 crore overseas.
Critically, the film positive reviews, due to its entertaining treatment.
So which was most deserving? And which was your favourite?