In Hindi cinema, it refers to films that have a net domestic box office collection of ₹100 crore (1 billion Indian rupees) or more after deducting entertainment tax.
By 2012, crossing ₹100 crore had become a benchmark for commercial success in Hindi cinema, with films reaching this milestone considered major hits.
[n 1][5] The first Indian film to gross over ₹100 crore domestically in India was the Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit starrer Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994).
[6][7][8] The next film to cross ₹100 crore worldwide was the Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
[27] The Zee Cine Awards added a category "The Power Club Box Office" to recognise directors whose films had reached the 100 crore mark.
"[26][30] The Times of India cancelled its "Box Office" column in November 2013 because "The stakes of filmmakers have increased so much that they are willing to go any distance to manipulate and jack up their numbers to beat each other's records."
"[2] On the other hand, Dibakar Banerjee, while agreeing with Kapoor about the impact on content stated, "I hope the club stays and grows to many more crores.