Mumbai, May 13 -- When we talk about Indian movies making it big overseas, names like Dangal, RRR, and Pushpa 2 usually pop up. But decades before these blockbusters wowed global audiences, a humble 1971 Bollywood film quietly created history - and not many people know about it. We're talking about Caravan, a crime-thriller that not only became a hit in India but went on to break all records in China.

A Small Hit in India

Caravan was released in India in 1971. It was a crime-thriller movie with stars like Jeetendra and Asha Parekh. The movie did well in India and earned Rs. 3.6 crore, which was a big amount back then. It also had superhit songs like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja and Chadti Jawani.

A Big Surprise in China

In 1979, Caravan was rel...