With 1352% Higher ROI, Dinesh Vijan’s MHCU Tops Bollywood’s Most Profitable Film Universes — How Do Spy Universe & Cop Universe Compare?
Bollywood’s Most Profitable Universe: MHCU Leads the Pack
Currently, Bollywood has three major cinematic universes battling for box office dominance:
- MHCU by Dinesh Vijan (Maddock Films)
- Spy Universe by Yash Raj Films
- Cop Universe by Rohit Shetty
Among these, MHCU, launched with Stree starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, stands out as the most profitable franchise in Bollywood.
Comparing MHCU, Spy Universe, and Cop Universe
With four films so far, MHCU boasts a return on investment (ROI) that is 1352% higher than Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe. Spy Universe trails with a cumulative profit of just 56.89%. Unlike Spy and Cop Universes, which have faced box office setbacks with films like Tiger 3, War 2, and Singham Again, MHCU is the only Bollywood universe with zero losses across all its films.
| Film | Budget (₹ Crore) | Net Box Office (₹ Crore) | Profit (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 20 | 129.67 | 548% |
| Bhediya | 65 | 65.84 | 1.29% |
| Munjya | 30 | 107 | 260% |
| Stree 2 | 60 | 627.50 | 946% |
- Total Budget: ₹175 Crore
- Total Collection: ₹930.01 Crore
- Total Profit: ₹431.43 Crore
Breakdown of Spy Universe Profits (Yash Raj Films)
| Film | Budget (₹ Crore) | Net Box Office (₹ Crore) | Profit (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Tha Tiger | 75 | 198 | 164% |
| Tiger Zinda Hai | 150 | 339.16 | 126.01% |
| War | 158 | 319 | 101% |
| Pathaan | 250 | 543.22 | 117.2% |
| Tiger 3 | 300 | 286 | Nil |
| War 2 | 325 | 288.26 | Nil |
- Total Budget: ₹1258 Crore
- Total Collection: ₹1973.64 Crore
- Total Profit: 56.89%
Breakdown of Cop Universe Profits (Rohit Shetty)
| Film | Budget (₹ Crore) | Net Box Office (₹ Crore) | Profit (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singham | 40 | 100 | 150% |
| Singham Returns | 105 | 141 | 34.29% |
| Simmba | 80 | 240.22 | 200% |
| Sooryanshi | 165 | 195 | 18.18% |
| Singham Again | 340 | 270.60 | Nil |
- Total Budget: ₹730 Crore
- Total Collection: ₹946.82 Crore
- Total Profit: 29.7%
Summary
Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Horror Comedy Universe not only leads Bollywood in profitability but also maintains consistent success without any losses. As Thamma prepares to release, MHCU’s dominant position in the industry looks set to strengthen even further, outpacing the more established but less consistently profitable Spy and Cop Universes.
