Mithun Chakraborty’s Disco Dancer becomes India’s first ₹100-crore hit in 1984
hindustantimes.com — October 30, 2024, 05:01 AM UTC
Mithun Chakraborty starred in "Disco Dancer," the first Indian film to gross over ₹100 crore globally. Released in 1984, it earned most of its revenue from the Soviet Union, selling over 12 crore tickets there. "Disco Dancer" earned ₹6.4 crore in India but made ₹94.28 crore in Russia, surpassing "Sholay" as the highest-grossing Indian film at the time. Its success established a precedent for Indian films to achieve significant overseas earnings. The term "₹100-crore club" became popular in the late 2000s, with films like "Ghajini" and "3 Idiots" recognized for their domestic earnings. However, "Disco Dancer" remains a notable early example of international box office success.