Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Bollywood Action Films Face Viewer Fatigue
Bollywood, known for its big action movies, might be losing steam.
Some recent, expensive action films haven't done as well as expected, like War 2 and Sikandar.
Experts think audiences are getting tired of the same type of movies, and looking for fresh stories.
Successful movies like Pathaan, Jawan, Animal, and KGF-Chapter 2 once earned a lot of money in 2022 and 2023.
Some believe the problem isn't the action genre itself, but rather the need for better stories, acting and visual effects, to keep the viewers interested.
Bollywood's big-budget action films are showing signs of underperformance.
Movies like War 2 and Sikandar have not met box office expectations.
Experts suggest audience fatigue may be a factor in the genre's struggles.
Some believe the issue lies in storytelling, not just the genre itself.
Successful films in the genre were released in 2022-2023.
- Who
- Bollywood filmmakers and audiences
- What
- The potential waning popularity of big-budget action films.
- When
- Recent underperformance indicates a shift; success in 2022-2023 was seen previously.
- Where
- Bollywood film industry.
- Why
- Audience fatigue and potential lack of compelling storytelling and/or visual effects.
The Genre is Failing
It's About Execution
Core issue
The Genre is Failing
The action-driven format is no longer engaging audiences.
It's About Execution
The recent underperformance stems from execution of content.
Solutions
The Genre is Failing
Perhaps Bollywood should change its focus
It's About Execution
Strong scripts and production values are key.
- War 2 Budget
- ₹300–400 crore
- War 2 Earnings (approx.)
- ₹184 crore
- Sikandar Budget
- ₹200 crore
- Sikandar Domestic Box Office
- ₹103 crore
- Pathaan Earnings
- ₹543.05 crore
- Jawan Earnings
- ₹643.87 crore
- Animal Earnings
- ₹556.36 crore
- KGF-Chapter 2 Earnings
- ₹434.70 crore