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Nana Patekar's Blockbusters: A Cinematic Legacy
8 Oct
Summary
- Krantiveer delivered a remarkable 316% ROI, a true blockbuster.
- Agni Sakshi and Krantiveer remain Nana Patekar's biggest hits.
- Natsamrat, his last hit, offered a staggering 500% return on investment.
The enduring legacy of Indian cinema's Nana Patekar is being honored through a look back at his most commercially successful films. His 1993 release, Tirangaa, was a significant hit, earning a 107.69% return on investment. The following year, Krantiveer emerged as a blockbuster, achieving an extraordinary 316% ROI with substantial footfalls.
Continuing his streak of success, the 1996 psychological thriller Agni Sakshi was another major hit, generating a 310.95% ROI and drawing nearly 2 crore viewers. More recently, films like Welcome (2007) and Raajneeti (2010) solidified his presence, with Raajneeti earning a 51.44% ROI.
Patekar's most profitable film to date is the 2016 Marathi movie Natsamrat. This film, made on a modest budget, returned an exceptional 500% ROI, making it an all-time blockbuster and showcasing one of his finest performances.