From Tamasha to Cocktail: Imtiaz Ali’s 5 Highest-Grossing Films Ranked

Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, and Aditi Rao Hydari, is a musical romantic drama that traces the journey of Janardhan, an aspiring singer whose rise to fame is deeply shaped by love, heartbreak, and loss. As his music gains global recognition, his personal life unravels, blurring the line between the artist and the man he becomes. The film earned ₹108.71 crore worldwide after 56 days, including ₹83.71 crore gross in India and ₹25 crore from overseas markets, with net earnings in India standing at ₹61.95 crore.

Cocktail, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, is a romantic comedy-drama that follows three friends whose lives take a complicated turn when friendship evolves into a love triangle. As emotions intensify, their bonds are tested through love, heartbreak, and the challenges of growing up. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹121.78 crore worldwide, including ₹96.17 crore gross in India and ₹25.61 crore from overseas markets, with net earnings in India standing at ₹71.24 crore. 

Jab Harry Met Sejal revolves around Harry and Sejal’s journey across Europe as they search for her lost engagement ring. Along the way, Harry begins to understand love and relationships more deeply, while Sejal discovers a sense of independence, safety, and emotional comfort in his company. Their journey is filled with moments of love, self-reflection, excitement, and emotional growth. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹111.04 crore worldwide after 21 days, with ₹89.25 crore gross in India and ₹64.26 crore net collections, along with ₹21.79 crore from overseas markets. 

Love Aaj Kal, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor, and Giselli Monteiro, is a romantic drama that beautifully contrasts two love stories set across different generations. The film explores how relationships evolve with time, while highlighting that love, heartbreak, and commitment remain timeless despite changing perspectives. According to Sacnilk, the film collected ₹117.27 crore worldwide, with ₹86.12 crore gross in India and ₹31.15 crore from overseas markets, while its net earnings in India stood at ₹66.25 crore. 

Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, Tamasha is a romantic drama that follows Ved, a man stuck in a monotonous life while concealing his true identity. His chance encounter with Tara during a carefree vacation pushes him to rediscover his dreams, emotions, and sense of self, leading to a transformative journey of love and self-realization. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹136.60 crore worldwide after 28 days, with a net collection of ₹67.30 crore and a gross of ₹87.49 crore in India, along with ₹49.11 crore from overseas markets.