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.
Boxoffy Read
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.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹15 Cr India nett against a production budget. The film was commercially profitable.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone collected ₹15 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹15 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released in 2001 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was directed by Chris Columbus. The 2001 Hollywood film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹15 Cr India nett.