This 1998 blockbuster set box-office on fire, made producers rich, lead actors were…

This film was released in 1998 and was so loved by the audience that it performed well at the box office. The lead actors played double roles in the movie.

Today, we’re going to tell you about a film that, even after 26 years, remains close to the hearts of the audience, who love watching it on repeat. The film was a box office sensation upon its release, earning significant profits and making the producers rich. From the story to the songs, action, comedy, and characters, every aspect of this movie has carved out a special place in the hearts of viewers. It’s a 1998 film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. Many big actors were seen together in the film. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal, Ramya Krishnan, Satish Kaushik and Sharat Saxena were seen in important roles in the film.

Additionally, Madhuri Dixit has a cameo role in the film. The film was loved so much by the audience that it earned a good amount at the box office.

The movie we are talking about is ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. It was made on a budget of Rs 10 crore and earned Rs 6.28 crore in the first week itself and ran for 9 weeks at the box office. It registered a total collection of Rs 19.05 crore in India and Rs 35.14 crore worldwide. The story of the film revolves around two police inspectors, Arjun and Pyare, who work together in Mumbai, with their fun and banter being a key highlights.

Known for its comedy, the film’s songs, including ‘Kisi Disco Mein Jaye’ also became very popular. Additionally, the film has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on IMDb.

1998’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

In the film, Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda played double roles, which became an instant hit upon release. The film earned three times its budget, making the makers significantly wealthy. It also featured a special cameo by Madhuri Dixit, where the song ‘Tere Pyar Ka Ras Nahi Chakhna’ was played. This action-comedy drama was shot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

In 2024, the sequel Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 2 was released, but it turned out to be a major flop at the box office. While a section of the audience appreciated the storyline, it wasn’t enough to make the film a financial success. Made on a budget of Rs 350 crore, the film earned only Rs 102.16 crore.