India’s highest-grossing film franchise is the YRF Spy Universe, which has amassed a total of ₹2,900 crore at the global box office as of January 2025.
This franchise, created by Yash Raj Films under the direction of Aditya Chopra, encompasses several successful films:
Ek Tha Tiger (2012): Introduced Salman Khan as the RAW agent Avinash Singh Rathore, also known as Tiger.
Tiger Zinda Hai (2017): Continued Tiger’s story, with the film grossing approximately ₹565 crore worldwide.
War (2019): Featured Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, contributing significantly to the franchise’s earnings.
Pathaan (2023): Starred Shah Rukh Khan and achieved a global box office collection of around ₹1,050 crore.
Tiger 3 (2023): Further expanded the franchise’s narrative and box office success.
Collectively, these films have propelled the YRF Spy Universe to the forefront of Indian cinema franchises.
This achievement places the YRF Spy Universe ahead of other notable Indian film franchises, such as:
Baahubali Series: Grossed over ₹2,300 crore globally.
Pushpa Series: Accumulated around ₹2,000 crore.
KGF Series: Earned approximately ₹1,500 crore.
Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe: Collected about ₹1,430 crore.
The YRF Spy Universe distinguishes itself through its interconnected storylines and recurring characters, creating a cohesive cinematic experience that has resonated with audiences both in India and internationally.