If 2013 was significant for being the centennial year of Indian cinema, it didn't disappoint with its output either. Be it breaking Box Office records or new grounds, the film industry achieved it all. Here are the top Bollywood films that scored at the box office and received critical appreciation as well.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Farhan Akhtar's biopic on Indian athlete Milkha Singh collected over Rs. 100 crore. This Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra directorial venture did have critics cry foul over its length (with many suggesting that a half an hour less would have been good), Farhan's acting came up for universal praise. The audiences of course lapped it all up.

The Lunchbox
Ritesh Batra's film may not have collected hundreds of crores but recovered more than its budget. The Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur-starrer was a fresh departure from the routine romantic films of Bollywood, and received applauses at a festival as big as Cannes.

Chennai Express
When Shah Rukh Khan and Rohit Shetty joined hands to make a film, it resulted in a superhit that not only entertained the masses but also became the then fastest entrant to the 100 crore club -- crossing the coveted figure in its first weekend.

Kai Po Che
Loosely based on Chetan Bhagat's “3 Mistakes of My Life”, Abhishek Kapoor's film brought the talents of Sushant Singh Rajput and Rajkumar Yadav to the limelight. Both are among the best talents in Bollywood today.

Lootera
Vikramaditya Motwane's “Lootera” came as a surprise, not because anyone doubted Motwane's talent. But the surprise was that he picked mainstream stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh, who have excelled in commercial cinema, and further surprise when both emerged as serious actors. Critics applauded their skills while producers were happy with the profits.

Raanjhanaa
Anand L Rai brought South superstar Dhanush to Hindi cinema with “Raanjhana”. The love saga not only stormed the box office to enter the 100 crore club but also brought the Kolaveri Di actor-singer to national limelight. Sonam was also appreciated for her acting.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
This Deepika Padukone-Ranbir Kapoor starrer set the box office registers ringing within days of its release. The movie received mixed reviews from critics while consolidating the lead pair's standing as stars who can pull crowds.

Shahid
Hansal Mehta's “Shahid” is one of the small budget films that made big impact in 2013, primarily for two reasons. First was the superlative performance by its lead star, Rajkumar Yadav. Second, the film brought into sharp focus the issue of Muslim youth being wrongly accused for terror tag and the trauma that their families have to go through.

Krrish 3
Hrithik Roshan's magnum opus met the expectations of emerging as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. The film got a major fillip when its special effects were lauded for being as good as the best from anywhere in the world.

Madras Café
John Abraham explored a completely new genre with “Madras Café” which blended feature film format with documentary style narration, apart from bringing back the Tamil question in Srilanka back into focus.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram-leela
Despite being involved in controversies over its title, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's adaptation of Romeo-Juliet earned wonderfully at the ticket counter. The film was remarkable for its artistry, the chemistry of the lead pair and established Deepika Padukone's status as a major star in Bollywood firmament.

Dhoom:3
Aamir Khan turned baddie for “Dhoom:3” but audience have been lapping it up with great vigour. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the movie is almost reaching the landmark of 300 crore.

Source: Hindusthan Times