Bollywood’s Most Expensive flop Film is Adipurush (2023) as of now till 2026
1 . Adipurush
Adipurush (2023) also Pan Indian Movie, stands as one of the most expensive and severe box office disasters associated with the Hindi film industry. Produced on a massive budget ranging between Rs 500–700 crore, the pan-India mythological epic faced a massive box-office collapse after a strong opening weekend, resulting in estimated losses exceeding Rs 200 crore, and the Box Office is Rs 392 Crore.
2. War 2 (2025)
Budget:- 300–400 crore and Box office:- Rs 303–351 Crore
Despite grossing globally on a massive budget exceeding Rs 400 crore, it failed to recover its high costs and suffered a steep drop after its August 2025 release, Due to Weak Script predictable story, lack of emotional depth, and repetitive action sequences.
It will be the first time for YRF Production House, a sequel getting flop whereas War 1 verdict is blockbuster. Telugu Actor NTR first time debuted in Bollywood Film Industry.
3. Maidaan (2024)
Starring Ajay Devgan
Budget:- Rs 235 Crore and Box office:- Est. Rs 68.09
4. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024),
Starring Akshay Kumar & Tiger Shroff
Reported Budget:- Rs 350 Cr
5. Thugs of Hindosthan (2018)
starring Aamir Khan & Amitabh Bachchan
Budget:- Rs 210–300 cr and box office:- Est. RS 322.07 Crore
this dream-casting of Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan opened big before collapsing steeply from negative word-of-mouth, failing to recover its lofty investment in India.
6. Zero (2018)
Starring Shahrukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif
Budget:- Rs 200–270 Crore
7. Bombay Velvet (2015)
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma
Budget:- Rs 125 Crore and Box Office loss:- Rs 43.13 Crore
it became one of the most infamous box office disasters in modern Bollywood. Directed by Anurag Kashyap
8. Mohenjodaro (2016)
Starring Hrithik Roshan & Pooja Hegde
Budget Rs 100 Crore and Box office Rs 107.8 crore
9. Jagga Jasoos (2017)
Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif
Budget Rs 131 Crore and Box office 86.85 Cr
Some of the most expensive box office flops in Bollywood history feature massive budgets, huge star casts, and heavy financial losses due to poor theatrical performance.