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Woah! Did you know that movies like Interstellar, and The Martian cost more than the Chandrayaan-3 project? Read below to find out more.
Chandrayaan-3: List of Hollywood movies that cost more than this mission
Last Updated: 01.53 PM, Aug 24, 2023
Indians truly deserve a standing ovation as Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission of the country, landed successfully on the surface of the Moon on Wednesday evening. This historic project was built with a cost of just Rs 615 crore rupees (or roughly 75 million US dollars).
This historic feat by the country is being appreciated by people across the globe. However, did you know that this lunar mission’s cost is way more than the budget of several Hollywood movies? Let us explore it in this article.
1. Avatar (2009); Budget: 237 million US dollars
This Oscar-winning fictional movie cost over 237 million US dollars! Yes, you read it right! Avatar is a 2009 science fiction film directed by James Cameron. Set in the mid-22nd century, it depicts humans who are mining a precious mineral on the moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. The film explores the themes of imperialism and environmentalism. It was a commercial success, grossing over $2.7 billion worldwide.
2. Gravity (2013); Budget: 100 million US dollars
Gravity is a 2013 movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, the film follows a medical engineer and an astronaut who are stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed. Gravity received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and intense storyline. However, not many know that this visually appealing movie was created with a budget of 100 million US dollars!
3. Interstellar (2014); Budget: 165 million US dollars
Interstellar is a science fiction film directed by world famous filmmaker Christopher Nolan. It tells the story of a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new habitable planet. With stunning visuals and a thought-provoking plot, Interstellar offers an incredible cinematic experience that explores themes of time, space, and the resilience of the human spirit. This magnanimous project was created with a budget of 165 million US dollars.
4. The Martian (2015); Budget: 108 million US dollars
"The Martian" follows astronaut Mark Watney stranded on Mars after a mission gone awry. Resourceful and witty, he fights for survival, using science to grow food, communicate, and endure. A gripping tale of resilience, teamwork, and human ingenuity, it's a captivating exploration of the human spirit against the backdrop of the Red Planet. This science fiction film was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Matt Damon in the lead role. This movie received numerous Oscar awards and nominations. Not many know that this movie costs more than the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
5. Passengers (2016); Budget: 110 million US dollars
In "Passengers," Jim and Aurora awaken prematurely during a century-long space journey to a new world. Trapped alone together, they face isolation, dilemmas, and their growing bond. This sci-fi drama delves into love, ethics, and the consequences of choice, amidst stunning visuals aboard a futuristic spacecraft hurtling through the cosmos. It is a 2016 American science-fiction romance film directed by Morten Tyldum, written by Jon Spaihts and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.