Hollywood Film · 2001 · Box Office Collection

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

All-Time Blockbuster
Director Chris Columbus  ·  Cast Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint  ·  Released Nov 4, 2001
Worldwide
₹15 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹15 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹960 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹—
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹15 Cr India nett, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.

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Chris Columbus's Harry Potter introduced Indian audiences to a franchise that would become the defining Hollywood event film of the decade — a world of British boarding school magic that translated completely across cultures because its central dynamic, the orphan who discovers he is special, is universally accessible. The Indian box office performance reflected the growing multiplex infrastructure that could now reach English-language audiences beyond the four metros.
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Source: Box Office India (canonical India nett) · Sacnilk (day-wise tracking) · Pinkvilla (cross-reference). All figures are estimates based on publicly available trade data. India nett represents collections after GST extraction. Last updated 2026-04-16. © 2026 Boxoffy.com

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