7 female-led films that smashed box office records

7 female-led films that smashed box office records Pic/movie stills Mid-Day Entertainment By Aakruti Bagla Published Oct 05, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Shraddha Kapoor brought humour, mystery, and strength to Stree, redefining the space for women in genre cinema. It crossed Rs 200 crore mark at the global BO [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

With Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt proved that a woman-led film could command success. The film stormed past Rs 200 crores worldwide, solidifying her position [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Kangana Ranaut delivered highest-grossing female-led films in Bollywood history with Tanu Weds Manu Returns. The film stormed past Rs 250 crore mark globally [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Despite controversies, Adah Sharma’s The Kerala Story struck a chord with audiences across regions, grossing around Rs 300 crore globally [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Alia proved to be a bankable star with Raazi as the film raked in over 195 crores globally. It became a benchmark for female-led thrillers [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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