# List of Dharma Productions films
[Dharma Productions](https://www.edgepedia.org/dharma-productions) films are the motion pictures produced or distributed by Dharma Productions, a Mumbai-based Indian film studio founded in 1976 by Yash Johar and now owned by [Karan Johar](https://www.edgepedia.org/karan-johar) and [Adar Poonawalla](https://www.edgepedia.org/adar-poonawalla). The company's first production was *Dostana*, starring Amitabh Bachchan, and since Karan Johar's directorial debut *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* it has produced more than 60 films, ranging from family dramas and romances to thrillers and regional-language releases.[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Studio | Dharma Productions, film production and distribution company based in Andheri (W), Mumbai[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) |
| Founded | 1976 by Yash Johar; first production *Dostana* starring Amitabh Bachchan[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) |
| Output | More than 60 films produced since *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai*; a trade database lists 76 films with 64 carrying verified collection data[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) • [2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions) |
| Career box office | ₹46.78 billion (₹4,678.24 crore) India nett across films with verified data; 28% hit rate; average ₹731 million (₹73.1 crore) per film[2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions) |
| Highest grosser | *Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion* (2017), ₹5.11 billion (₹510.99 crore) India nett, also the biggest opening day (₹410 million (₹41 crore)) and biggest week one (₹2.47 billion (₹247 crore))[2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions) |
| Best rated | *Shershaah* (2021), 8.3 on IMDb among the studio's films[2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions) |
| Digital arm | Dharmatic Entertainment, launched November 2018, produces films and series for streaming platforms[3](https://dharmaticent.com/) |
## Early productions (1976–1997)
The studio's first venture, *[Dostana](https://www.edgepedia.org/dostana-1980-film)*, starred [Amitabh Bachchan](https://www.edgepedia.org/amitabh-bachchan), and the company dates its founding to 1976; its own anniversary posts marked 46 years of *Dostana* in October 2026.[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) • [4](https://dharma-production.com/news-events) The studio's anniversary posts also mark 42 years of *Duniya* in September 2026 and 39 years of *Muqaddar Ka Faisla* in May 2026, indicating a steady slate of productions through the 1980s.[4](https://dharma-production.com/news-events) *[Agneepath](https://www.edgepedia.org/agneepath-2012-film)* (1990) also belongs to this early period and remains among the studio's catalog titles.[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview)
## The Karan Johar era (1998 onward)
**Breakthrough.** The ensemble melodrama *Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...*
**Later successes.** The studio's catalog since then includes *My Name Is Khan* (2010), *Student of the Year* (2012), *Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani* (2013), *2 States* (2014), *Dear Zindagi* (2016), *Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania* (2014), *Raazi* (2018), *Dhadak* (2018), *Good Newwz* (2019), *Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl* (2020), *Shershaah* (2021), *Sooryavanshi* (2021), *Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva* (2022), *Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani* (2023), *Kill* (2024), *Jigra* (2024), and *[Bad Newz](https://www.edgepedia.org/bad-newz)* (2024).[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) • [5](https://cinegraph.org/companies/dharma-productions) • [6](https://dharma-production.com/movies) The studio also released the Hindi version of [S. S. Rajamouli](https://www.edgepedia.org/s-s-rajamouli)'s Telugu-language *Baahubali* films; *Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion* (2017) is its highest-grossing release in India at ₹5.11 billion (₹510.99 crore) nett.[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview) • [2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions)
**Top grossers.** By India nett collections, the studio's leading titles are *Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion* (₹5.11 billion (₹510.99 crore), 2017), *Brahmastra Part One: Shiva* (₹2.574 billion (₹257.44 crore), 2022), *[Simmba](https://www.edgepedia.org/simmba)* (₹2.403 billion (₹240.31 crore), 2018), *Good Newwz* (₹2.051 billion (₹205.14 crore), 2019), *Sooryavanshi* (₹1.96 billion (₹196 crore), 2021), and *Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani* (₹1.886 billion (₹188.57 crore), 2013).[2](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions)
## Recent releases (2024–2026)
The studio's recent theatrical slate includes *Kill*, *Bad Newz*, and *Jigra* (2024); *Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh*, *Dhadak 2*, *Sarzameen*, *Homebound*, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*, and *Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri* (2025); and *[Chand Mera Dil](https://www.edgepedia.org/chand-mera-dil)* (22 May 2026).[6](https://dharma-production.com/movies) • [7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/company/dharma-productions/filmography/) *Homebound*, released 26 September 2025, was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards.[1](https://dharma-production.com/overview)
Box office results in this period were mixed. Bollywood Hungama's report card for 2025 recorded ₹2.109 billion (₹210.88 crore) India nett, $8.25 million overseas, and ₹3.229 billion (₹322.89 crore) worldwide for the year, with *[Kesari Chapter 2](https://www.edgepedia.org/kesari-chapter-2)* the standout performer.[8](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/box-office-special-features/dharma-productions-box-office-report-card-2025-rs-210-88-cr-india-nett-8-25m-overseas-rs-322-89-cr-worldwide-kesari-chapter-2-saves-year/) Trade figures for individual releases show *Kesari Chapter 2* at ₹932.8 million (₹93.28 crore) lifetime (Semi-Hit), *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* at ₹652.2 million (₹65.22 crore; Average), and *Dhadak 2*, *Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri*, *Homebound*, and *Chand Mera Dil* all carrying Flop verdicts.[9](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/company/dharma-productions/box-office/) Somen Mishra, Dharma's head of content for films, said in an interview that reports of the studio making a loss were fabricated despite *Homebound*'s weak box office, pointing to its critical acclaim.[10](https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/no-one-gives-more-izzat-to-writers-and-directors-than-dharma-23599327)
## Upcoming slate
The studio's announced upcoming releases include *Udta Teer* (23 October 2026), *Ramayana* (5 November 2026), *Naagzilla* (12 February 2027), *Odiyan*, and *Kuku ki Kundli*.[11](https://dharma-production.com/) Bollywood Hungama's filmography additionally lists *Lag Jaa Gale* (14 May 2027), *Brahmastra – Part Two: Dev* and *Brahmastra – Part Three* (both announced for 2027), *Bedhadak*, *Mr. Lele*, and *Dostana 2* as announced or under production.[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/company/dharma-productions/filmography/)
## Dharma Distribution and regional films
Beyond its own productions, the studio operates a distribution arm whose slate includes *Mitti De Putt*, *DC*, *The Rise of GDN*, *Jindagi Once More*, *Viyaah Kartaare Da*, and *[Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies](https://www.edgepedia.org/chatha-pacha)* (2026), along with *Kaantha*, *ikk Kudi*, *Mirai*, and *YeRe YeRe Paisa 3!* (2025), spanning Punjabi, Malayalam, and other regional industries.[6](https://dharma-production.com/movies)
## Dharmatic Entertainment
Dharmatic [Entertainment](https://www.edgepedia.org/entertainment), launched in November 2018, is the digital extension of Dharma Productions and produces fiction and non-fiction content for streaming platforms.[3](https://dharmaticent.com/) Its film slate includes *Guilty* (2020), *Ajeeb Daastaans* (2021), *Meenakshi Sundareshwar* (2021), *Searching For Sheela* (2021), *[Ae Watan Mere Watan](https://www.edgepedia.org/ae-watan-mere-watan)* (2024), *Nadaaniyan* (2025), *Aap Jaisa Koi* (2025), and *Accused* (2026); its series include *Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives* (2020 onward), *The Fame Game* (2022), *Call Me Bae* (2024), *[Showtime](https://www.edgepedia.org/showtime-indian-tv-series)* (2024), *Love Storiyaan* (2024), and *Koffee with Karan* seasons 7 through 9.[3](https://dharmaticent.com/) The studio is founded and led by Karan Johar as founder and managing director, with Apoorva Mehta as CEO and managing director.[3](https://dharmaticent.com/)
## References
1. [About us, Dharma Productions official site](https://dharma-production.com/overview)
2. [Dharma Productions Box Office Collection — Filmography & Total Earnings, BoxOffice India 24](https://www.boxofficeindia24.com/box-office-records/production-house/dharma-productions)
3. [Dharmatic Entertainment official site](https://dharmaticent.com/)
4. [Dharma Productions News & Events](https://dharma-production.com/news-events)
5. [Dharma Productions Movies, Cinegraph](https://cinegraph.org/companies/dharma-productions)
6. [Dharma Productions Movies page](https://dharma-production.com/movies)
7. [Dharma Productions Filmography, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/company/dharma-productions/filmography/)
8. [Dharma Productions Box Office Report Card 2025, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/box-office-special-features/dharma-productions-box-office-report-card-2025-rs-210-88-cr-india-nett-8-25m-overseas-rs-322-89-cr-worldwide-kesari-chapter-2-saves-year/)
9. [Dharma Productions Box Office, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/company/dharma-productions/box-office/)
10. ['No one gives more izzat to writers and directors than Dharma', Mid-Day](https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/no-one-gives-more-izzat-to-writers-and-directors-than-dharma-23599327)
11. [Dharma Productions homepage](https://dharma-production.com/)
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