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It was the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time, with a budget of ₹ 500 million (US$10.29 million). The film received mixed reviews when it premiered at Cannes, but was better received when it was theatrically released.
This is an inclusive list of the most expensive Indian films, with budgets given in Indian rupees and US dollars. The list contains only films already released to the general public and not films that are still in production or post-production, as costs can change during the production process.
Jul 12, 2021 · Devdas released as the most expensive Hindi film ever made. Costing around INR 500 million (Rs50 crore), Devdas became a mammoth project. The film’s producer Bharat Shah was even arrested in 2001 after an investigation revealed that one of his films had been financed by the ‘underworld’.
Jul 13, 2022 · While Rs 45 crore has already been spent, the total budget is expected to cross Rs 50 crore, making Devdas the most expensive Hindi film ever. For Bhansali, it's been his biggest challenge: 260 shooting shifts over two-and-a-half years, the death of two crew members in accidents, 16 months of jail for producer Bharat Shah, and even a stint of ...
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- The most expensive Hindi film, until 2002. At the time when Devdas released, it was the most expensive Hindi film that was ever made. At a cost of around Rs 50 crore, Devdas was a mammoth project.
- The sets cost Rs 20 crore. The film’s intricate sets played a huge role in its rising cost, and these stood in place for around 7-9 months. The most expensive set was that of Chandramukhi’s kotha that cost around Rs 12 crore.
- Over 700 lightmen were a part of the crew. At the time, a film’s set usually had two or three generators for power but on Devdas, a record 42 generators were used and that was because of the number of lights that were required for the film.
- Every outfit worn by Madhuri Dixit cost approximately Rs 15 lakh. Advertisement. Designed by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, Madhuri Dixit’s outfits in the film were nothing short of exquisite.
Jul 2, 2002 · The most expensive Hindi film ever made looks stunning and is an ideal introduction to Bollywood for curious (and adventurous) Western audiences.
Jul 13, 2024 · Made under the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Devdas was released on 12th July 2002. Remarkably, it was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made at the time.
