The Economic Times

Amitabh Bachchan film, based on real-life story of Mumbai gangster, was a flop and made fans tear up seats. It gained superstar a National Award and later became a Rs 193-crore grosser

Agneepath came out in 1990, but it didn't do well at the box office even though Amitabh Bachchan was in the main role. Over time, the film started to gain a loyal group of fans and became well-known among movie lovers as a cult classic. In 2012, the movie got its due when a remake starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead earned almost Rs 200 crore at the box office.