For decades, the Indian film industry has largely compared box office success with male-leading films. But in recent years, the narrative has changed – the films of the leader have not only received criticism but also proved to be a powerful financial adventure. The return on investment (ROI) of these films is a reshaping of the industry’s perspective and opening up new avenues for storytelling.
So the question of whether money should be invested in female-dominated films is already answered, and that’s yes. The numbers talk to themselves. The money the producers put in female-led films makes enough rewards and often impressive. There are some actresses in the industry who can carry powerful scripts and have the same screen value as their male counterparts.
Take a look at Vidya Balan and earned 790 million with “dirty pictures”. Kahaani made 570 million and released a content-driven and commercially successful film. Then Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani continued to move forward, who won 350 million and Hichki made 490 million but was confident in their storytelling. Taapsee Pannu is another name. Naam Shabana made 370 million, and Thappad made 350 million, ten million million, ten million million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, ten million, and ten million. The actress has been taking risks, brave choices, and often unconventional about her films. Then there was Alia Bhatt, Raazi made 122 million, and Gangubai Kathiawadi made 126 million at the box office, with Alia’s outstanding performance and narrative appeal.
Vidya, Rani, Taapsee and Alia have laid a solid foundation for female-led films and carved a unique space in the industry. It is worth noting that they provide excellent ROI without male lead. Today, they are one of the top actresses in the entertainment industry.
The consistent performance of their films demonstrates the strong ROI potential of female-dominated films. Maybe it’s time for us to stop categorizing these movies separately. After all, a good movie doesn’t require a label, it just needs good.
