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Made for Rs 118 crore, this movie turned out to be one of the biggest flops in Bollywood history, with a loss of Rs 75 crore despite its star cast and grand vision.
Published: October 27, 2025 7:55 AM IST
Not every film receives the audience’s love. Some films have stories that audiences simply don’t like. Today, we’re going to tell you about one such film. We’re talking about Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma’s Bombay Velvet, released in 2015. This film cost approximately ₹118 crore to make, but despite such a large budget, it flopped badly at the box office. Audiences didn’t appreciate its story at all. After release, the film earned less than its budget, earning just ₹43 crore. A loss of ₹75 crore bankrupted the makers.
Big Stars Were First Approached for the Film
Initially, many big stars like Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, and Hrithik Roshan were approached to star in this film. However, Ranbir Kapoor ultimately won the role. This film marked Karan Johar’s debut, playing the villain. He charged only 11 rupees for his role. However, Karan’s portrayal was not well-received by the public. This was considered a major reason for the film’s failure.
Director Reveals Why He Chose Ranbir Kapoor
Explaining the reason for signing Ranbir Kapoor for his magnum opus, the filmmaker told PTI, “When I wrote the film in 2006, my first choice was Saif Ali Khan. It then went to Aamir and Hrithik. The film was in discussions several times before Ranbir came on board. We even tried to make it with Ranveer Singh, but we could only raise 40 to 50 crore rupees.”
Anurag Kashyap Took Full Responsibility for the Failure
Director Anurag Kashyap took full responsibility for the film’s failure, admitting that Bombay Velvet was “one of the biggest flops of Hindi cinema.” Despite its brilliant cinematic vision, excellent music, and a glimpse of 60s Mumbai, Bombay Velvet’s story remained incomprehensible.
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