On Friday, the 15th of August 2014, Singham Returns become the biggest opener in the history of Indian cinema. Here are the top 20 movies that made the most money on the first day.
| Rank | Movie Name | Year | Opening Business |
| 1 | Singham Returns | 2014 | 32.53 crore |
| 2 | Ek Tha Tiger | 2012 | 31.23 crore |
| 3 | Dhoom 3 | 2013 | 30.85 crore |
| 4 | Chennai Express | 2013 | 29.15 crore |
| 5 | Kick | 2014 | 27.10 crore |
| 6 | Agneepath | 2012 | 21.76 crore |
| 7 | Bodyguard | 2011 | 20.66 crore |
| 8 | Besharam | 2013 | 20.15 crore |
| 9 | Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani | 2013 | 19.95 crore |
| 10 | Dabangg 2 | 2012 | 19.82 crore |
| 11 | Krrish 3 | 2013 | 19.60 crore |
| 12 | Jai Ho | 2014 | 17.98 crore |
| 13 | Ek Villain | 2014 | 16.40 crore |
| 14 | Gunday | 2014 | 15.56 crore |
| 15 | Ram Leela | 2013 | 15.39 crore |
| 16 | Rowdy Rathore | 2012 | 15.06 crore |
| 17 | Talaash | 2012 | 14.94 crore |
| 18 | Ra.One | 2011 | 14.76 crore |
| 19 | Don 2 | 2011 | 14.61 crore |
| 20 | Race 2 | 2013 | 14.49 crore |
