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Andaz Apna Apna to Dhol: 5 Hindi films that flopped at first but later became cult classics

Published on: March 09, 2026 17:58 IST
Did you know that many films that you call your favourites today, were declared a flop after release? The films became immensely popular weeks after it tanked at the box office. Here is a list.
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Did you know that many films that you call your favourites today, were declared a flop after release? The films became immensely popular weeks after it tanked at the box office. Here is a list.
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Andaz Apna Apna (1994): Starring Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor, this Rajkumar Santoshi comedy underperformed at the box office in 1994 but later gained a massive cult following for its quirky humour and iconic dialogues.
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Dhol (2007): Headlined by Sharman Joshi, Kunal Khemu, Tusshar Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav, the 2007 comedy did not perform strongly at the box office but later gained popularity on television and among meme culture for its hilarious moments.
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Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001): Featuring R. Madhavan, Dia Mirza and Saif Ali Khan, the 2001 romantic drama had a modest run in theatres but later became a cult favourite, especially among young audiences for its music and love story.
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Deewane Huye Paagal (2005): Starring Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, this 2005 comedy-action film had a lukewarm box office response but later built a cult fanbase for its chaotic humour and ensemble cast.
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Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006): Starring Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey and Parvin Dabas, this 2006 slice-of-life comedy about a middle-class family’s fight to reclaim their land initially struggled but later became one of Bollywood’s most loved cult films.