01/11Successful film franchises in Bollywood

Successful film franchises in Bollywood
While sequels in Bollywood may be a sort of a trend, making a franchise out of a hit film is catching pace too. Filmmakers have started investing more in films that can turn franchises. When a first installment of the film turns out to be successful, filmmakers bank on its success to pull audiences for all the other sequels of the films.

And so, here's a list of ten successful film franchises in Bollywood.
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02/11'Golmaal'

'Golmaal'
With 'Golmaal's' fourth installment in its making, Rohit Shetty's this comic film has never disappointed the audiences. Comprising an ensemble cast with only Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor being constant, the film is famously known to leave the audiences falling off their seats laughing.readmore

03/11'Dabangg'

'Dabangg'
Arbaaz Khan's 'Dabangg' will soon get into its third installment. Starring Salman Khan in the lead, the film is a combination of action, drama and comedy. The first film in the franchise released in 2010 and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of that year. The sequel to it released in 2012 and went on to become the second-highest grosser of that year.readmore

04/11'Dhoom'

'Dhoom'
The first of its kind action-thriller, 'Dhoom', released back in 2004. Post which there has been 'Dhoom 2' and 'Dhoom 3', both of which turned out be successful at the Box Office. While the villains of the films changed, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra remained constant. 'Dhoom 3' is also one of the most expensive films made in Bollywood. An official announcement for 'Dhoom 4' is awaited!readmore

05/11'Don'

'Don'
Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Don' released back in 1978, in 2006 Shah Rukh Khan stepped into Big B's shoes to star in the modern retelling of the 1978 hit. The Shah Rukh starrer took Box Office by the storm, and the audiences loved watching SRK play a gangster in the film. The sequel managed to create the same amount of buzz when released in 2011. A third installment is in talks.readmore

06/11'Housefull'

'Housefull'
Just like its name, 'Housefull' is a house full of comedy and crazy banter amongst the ensemble cast of the film. The first film in the franchise released in 2010, the second in 2012, and 'Housefull 3' in 2016. The films may or may not have impressed the audience with its content, but it has never fallen short of entertainment.readmore

07/11'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S'

'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S'
Not many know but Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi starrer 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S' was frowned upon during its release as it was touted to be a flop film. However, it was eventually that the film started catching pace with the audience owing to its content. A sequel to the film, 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' stood to the audience expectations, and a third film has already been announced.readmore

08/11'Krrish'

'Krrish'
'Koi Mil Gaya' starring Hrithik Roshan turned tables for the actor at the Box Office. The sequel to it, 'Krrish' was the first of its kind superhero Bollywood film that got commercial success as well as critical acclaim. The makers then went on to make 'Krrish 2' and 'Krrish 3', both of which managed to win over the hearts of the audience, especially kids.readmore

09/11'Hera Pheri'

'Hera Pheri'
'Hera Pheri' starring Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal released in 2000 and was considered to be a cult film. It is considered to be one of filmmaker Priyadarshan’s best works and is a film that can be watched over and over again without the feeling of boredom sweeping in. While the sequel to it has already released, the third film has been announced and will soon go on floors.readmore

10/11'Race'

'Race'
One of the most expensive films in Bollywood, 'Race' starred an ensemble cast. A one of its kind action-thriller, 'Race' and 'Race 2', both turned out be a success at the Box Office. While 'Race' released in 2008, 'Race 2' hit theatres in 2013. There have also been reports about 'Race 3', however, an official confirmation is awaited.readmore