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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Rockets Past ₹100 Crore Even Before Release

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Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) created history even before it hit the big screens. The film had already crossed the ₹100 crore benchmark through its prerelease deals, making it one of the safest and most profitable projects of 2013 for its producers.

Prerelease Earnings at a Glance

  • Distribution rights: ₹55 crore
  • Satellite rights: ₹25 crore
  • Music rights: ₹7 crore
  • Overseas rights: ₹11 crore

With total prerelease revenues touching ₹98 crore, YJHD covered its budget and entered the ₹100 crore club before its theatrical debut.

Budget and Release

Made on a budget of around ₹75 crore, the film was released on 31 May 2013. Shot across Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kashmir, Paris, and Mumbai, the movie brought freshness and a youthful vibe to the big screen.

Music That Took Over the Nation

The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, gave Bollywood some of its most iconic songs of the decade. Tracks like Badtameez Dil, Balam Pichkari, and Kabira became instant chartbusters and continue to be played at parties, weddings, and college festivals to this day.

Box Office Journey

YJHD opened to phenomenal collections:

  • Opening Day (India): ₹19.45 crore
  • Opening Weekend (India): ₹62.11 crore
  • Lifetime Nett (India): ₹188.57 crore
  • Worldwide Gross: Over ₹320 crore

The film went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2013, with Ranbir and Deepika’s chemistry and Ayan Mukerji’s breezy direction striking a chord with audiences worldwide.

Awards and Recognition

The film was a darling at award functions too, receiving 10 Filmfare Award nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

The 2025 Re-release

More than a decade later, YJHD’s magic returned to cinemas. The film was re-released on 3 January 2025 across 140 PVR-INOX screens in 46 cities. The response was massive:

  • Opening Weekend (Re-release): Around ₹6.4 crore net
  • Total Run (Re-release): ₹22.04 crore net
    This made it the 3rd highest-grossing re-release in India since 2000, proving the film’s timeless appeal.

A Legacy That Lives On

From its blockbuster music to unforgettable dialogues and performances, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani remains more than just a film—it’s an emotion for an entire generation. Whether it’s Kabir’s adventurous spirit, Naina’s transformation, or Bunny and Naina’s love story, the film continues to inspire travel goals, friendships, and romance even 12 years later.