Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal became one of the most talked-about and polarizing films of the decade. Its dark narrative, intense violence, and chart-topping music score made it a high-priority search query across entertainment indexing sites long after its theatrical run. 3. Nostalgia and Franchise Power ( Gadar 2 & Tiger 3 )
Continuing the YRF Spy Universe, Salman Khan returned as the super-agent Tiger in Tiger 3 . Featuring Katrina Kaif and a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, the film was a festive blockbuster, adding another ₹466.63 crore to the year's total.