: A major surprise hit, this hard-hitting historical drama became a massive commercial success, grossing roughly ₹340 crore and sparking nationwide conversation.

: This fantasy adventure was the highest-grossing original Hindi film of the year, earning approximately ₹435 crore worldwide. It was praised for its ambitious visual effects and attempt to create a "Astraverse".

2022 was arguably the year South Indian cinema dominated the Hindi-speaking market. These films, often found on regional download sites, achieved historic success in Hindi-dubbed versions:

: This sleeper hit from the Kannada industry became a nationwide sensation, eventually earning a 9.5 rating on IMDb during its peak popularity. 2022 Bollywood Statistics Summary Movie Title Worldwide Gross (Approx) Top Star(s) Brahmāstra: Part One ₹435 crore Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Drishyam 2 ₹345 crore Ajay Devgn, Tabu The Kashmir Files ₹340 crore Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 ₹266 crore Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani Gangubai Kathiawadi ₹209 crore Alia Bhatt

: A biopic of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, which received a high 8.6 rating on IMDb and widespread acclaim for R. Madhavan's direction and acting. The "Pan-India" Phenomenon

: A nuanced look at "lavender marriages" in India, praised by reviewers at NDTV and IMDb for its sensitive handling of LGBTQ+ themes.