Ghajini. 3 Idiots. Dhoom 3. PK. No other actor in the history of Indian Cinema has delivered the highest grosser of all-time more than twice. Even the great Amitabh Bachchan only twice broke the record for the highest grosser of all-time. Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have achieved possibly the biggest achievement – only twice each in their career.
Aamir Khan, who already holds the record for surpassing the industry’s highest grosser, is all set to do it for the 5th time in his career.
His latest film, Dangal, is showing better trends than his 2014 Christmas release ‘PK’ which was directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It also featured a top actress like Anushka Sharma. This time around, it was Aamir’s credibility, script sense and conviction that should help Dangal not only surpass PK, but it ‘could’ go on to be a much bigger grosser. Even 400 crore isn’t out of reach for Dangal!
Dangal vs PK
If you’re wondering why such lofty praise – then the comparison below makes things very clear. The 2nd Friday collections of Dangal is higher than the 2nd Saturday collections of PK.
At the end of the first week, PK had collected 182.89 crore, while Dangal has collected 197.54 crore. A difference of 14.65 crore.
The gap between the two films widens further on the 2nd Friday as Dangal has collected 18.59 crore on its 8th day, whereas PK had ‘just’ managed to collect 14.55 crore.
The 2nd Saturday of Dangal will be higher than the 2nd Sunday on PK.. with business expected to go to insane never-been-seen levels on 2nd Sunday.
The trend is clear – Dangal is maintaining a level of business that’s higher than PK (graph below) and this can only mean one thing – the record for the highest grosser of all-time will be achieved once again by Aamir Khan. It’ll be for the 4th time in 5 films that he will be exceeding all expectations, beating the prediction of all analysts to top the industry once again.
PK vs Dangal
What stands between Dangal and a huge 375 – 400 crore grosser is just one factor. PK released a week before Christmas, because of this, the Christmas – New Year advantage stretched well into its 3rd week. For Dangal, the holiday period ends tomorrow. So the level of business that it managed to maintain during the weekdays and the kind of growth it shows in the 3rd weekend – could eventually decide if Aamir Khan goes on to become the founder of the 400 crore club or falls short.
Note: PK has beaten Dangal on just on day, it’s 7th day because it was a holiday for Christmas. Otherwise, Dangal has maintained a steady and big enough lead even when compared to the Rajkumari Hirani classic.
| PK | Dangal | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 26.63 | 29.78 |
| Day 2 | 30.34 | 34.82 |
| Day 3 | 38.24 | 42.41 |
| Day 4 | 21.22 | 25.69 |
| Day 5 | 19.36 | 23.09 |
| Day 6 | 19.55 | 21.46 |
| Day 7 | 27.55 | 20.29 |
| First Week | 182.89 cr | 197.54 cr |
| Day 8 | 14.55 | 18.59 |
| Day 9 | 17.12 | 23.07 |
| Day 10 | 22.25 | 32.04 |
| Day 11 | 10.08 | 13.45 |
| Day 12 | 9.11 | 10.46 |
| Day 13 | 9.05 | 9.23 |
| Day 14 | 13.48 | 9.12 |
| Two Week | 278.53 cr | 313.50 cr |
| Day 15 | 6.85 | 6.66 |
| Day 16 | 8.32 | 10.80 |
| Day 17 | 11.58 | 14.33 |
| Day 18 | 4.42 | 4.35 |
| Day 19 | 4.02 | 4.03 |
| Day 20 | 3.46 | 3.21 |
| Day 21 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
| Three Week Total | 320.14 cr | 359.85 cr |
| Day 22 | 1.82 | 1.94 |
| Day 23 | 2.82 | 4.06 |
| Day 24 | 4.01 | 4.24 |
| Till Fourth weekend | 328.79 cr | 370.09 Cr |
| Remaining weeks | 11.81 | 14.88 |
| India Collections | 340.6 cr | 384.97 Cr |
Wah kya baat Indicine??
When Sultan was doing business Indicine was like “Sultan shows salman’s sheer stardom, unparallel craze etc.”
Now during Dangal, Indicine saying “script sense”???
Aceept it
Aamir>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Salman
PK was a more entertaining film but Dangal carries that patriotism angle n has an inspiration true story in its favour so its obviously working big time…!
@Abhishek,where is DCH?Add it!
Final list is :- DCH>TZP>3I>LAGAAN>DANGAL>RDB>PK>>>>>>>>GHAJINI&TALAASH
All r gems of a movie!
#luv
So it is fifth HGOAT.
While no one able to do more than twice, Aamir has giving his third ATHG back to back. With Ghajini and 3I he achieved back to back ATHG milestone in last decade. In this decade he prolonged that achievement with D3,Pk & Dangal back to back.
Loved the Picture of this post, look the incredible transformation of Aamir from PK to Dangal.
A childlike innocent PK and Hanikarak Bapu Mahavir Phogat, this guys is simply unstoppable.
@yuvraj ro mat yaar. Jitna jalega utna royega. Accept that people loved the Movie of the year “Dangal” and move on.
Happy New Year everyone.
Milestones which Aamir achieved/will achieve with Dangal.
Became only actor who has 4 films in 200r club (K3,PRDP & HNY were not universally accpeted 200cr film)
Will become first actor to have 3 films in 250cr club ( Back to back)
Will become first actor to give 300cr grosser back to back, join Salman who has two film in 300cr club.
Will break PK lifetime and may create 350cr club who knows even 400cr too.
Last but the biggest. 5 ATHG in the career with 3 back to back (breaking of this record is almost next to impossible)
Jio Aamir, you are Lion of Bollywood who is generally keep silent in his home doing his work with his style and when come out with his films, Tabahi macha deta hai.
HATS OFF
SALUTE
RESPECT
INDICINE
In which World are you Living When Sallu gave 2 HGOAT?on Pluto?Was MPK HGOAT?Sallu has only 1 HGOAT – HAHK…Clear this thing??
@death ranger read the last line of my comment bro ,I said if u r considering BOI then srk also gave 1 ATHG……
And clear me 1 thing ,I will believe in BOI
How jodha akbar was a SUPERHIT in 2008 and became semi hit after 3-4 years ,
same for welcome (BB to Superhit ) and RNBDJ
For those who are interested in overseas figures then know that Dangal has collected over $18million/ 123cr approxso far…! (Source Taran Adarsh)
Thats impressive but wont get close to PKs 305cr total but PK was the more entertaining film with more repeat value imo…!
@sky
Yes a great list but we can all safely assume that Aamirs next with Big B on Diwali 2018 will be his 6th HGOAT as I suspect that will be much more commercially appealing to a wider audience…!
This record of most HGOAT will never be equalled coz at worst case scenario if Aamir does 1 more movie after Thugs Of Hindustan by 2020 ie PK sequel then imo he will still be hugely popular thus potentially achieve his 7th HGOAT..!
Simply the future of Bollywood is Aamir Khan
INDICINE
Also even SRK gave HGAOT once…
RNBJ wasn’t HGAOT. It crossed DHOOM 2 its fifth week ,on 14th Jan 2009,While Ghajni did so on 6th jan 2009.More than 1 week difference..
@4:45pm
I think PK sequel is Aamirs next after Thug of Hindostan but noone knows when or if Aamir will do the space/ astronaut movie this decade or wait bcoz script of PK sequel could be ready sooner than later…!
@ sky- why should i feel jealous. If you guys liked this movie that is not mean everybody should like it also. Truth is truth and you can not deny what it collect if dangal released on eid?
And those who are talking about athg remember there was not hike price every year and increasing multiplex chains at Raj kapoor and big b time so don’t degrade their achievements to increase amir’s value in Bollywood. They had multiple release every year and but amir can not do what they did. You can compare amir with Salman and srk but don’t degrade someone like raj kapoor.
@indicine i think you are wrong. actually no more actor has achieved more than 1 all time grosser in their career apart from aamir. let’s me have the list. tell me if i am wrong
1. salman- hahk
2. srk- chennai express
3. amitabh bachchan- sholay
4. dharmendra – sholay
5. ashok kumar- kismat
6. dilip kumar- mughal e azam
7. sunil dutt, rajendra kumar, raaj kumar- mother india
8. sunny deol- gadar
9. hritik roshan- dhoom2
and then comes aamir khan with 5 atgs
– ghajini, three idiots, pk, dhoom3 and most certainly dangal
so idealy no actor whether it is salman , srk, sunny , dilip kumar or amitabh bachchan has not more than 1 all time grosser.
but i will like to mention according to producer figure hritik has 2 all time grossers ( d2 and k3) making him the second actor after aamir khan to have more than 1 all time grosser though i don’t beleve that.
So Aamir is nothing without Hirani and dhoom brand huh guys.????
I don’t understand 1 thing y people r telling aamir has no star power …… Aamir is the biggest brand in india …… He is founder of all box office clubs in d country ….. n m sure that with dangal he is going to open 400 club shortly …. which will be out of reach of all other actors
Happy for Aamir. But you guys realize or not Aamir does not really worry about the box office collection but rather interest in how the audience accepted/reacted to his film. Even he went to Oscar not for the awards but for mere appreciation and recognition of Indian cinema in world arena. This morning he said to the media that he’s thankful to The All Mighty and graceful that Dangal has well received both by audience and at box office. How humble he is and not a moment of self-confidence, self-proclaimed and ego in his behavior. Salute him!!!!!
@yuvraj If and buts not count in reality. And you are jealous is bit obvious talking about what if Dangal release on EID, it won’t cross 175cr. Really? Dangal first weekend without addition of holiday was 107cr, so even if it trended poor it will cross 175cr. I am not expecting that you like Dangal, because you are not a movie lover but you are more a biased fanatic. Whether you like Dangal or any movie that doesn’t change the reality, that people has accepted Dangal more than any film this year. And Only jealous people talking about excuses. Those who don’t get jealous, appreciate the facts and move on.
@Yuvraj
Bhashan band kar tera……tuze PRDP jaisi hi movie pasand ayegi……to yaha kyun nautanki kar raha hein.
Aamir>>>>>>>Salman
Accept it or not ….choice is urs
Good movie but ticket price is ho high level.. That’s I watch this movie in my mobile.. Hate u aamir for this only
Salman twice????? What a joke…its once in sooraj bajratya movie in 90’s thats it…indicine please correct it.
To be honest, I think Dangal’s record will be unbeatable next year, unless TZH or Tubelight benefit from some historic WOM. It will be great to see if 2018 can achieve some new records with Salman’s unknown projet for Eid, Thugs Of Hindostan for Diwali and Anand L Rai’s next for Chritsmas. For the first time in years each Khan film have a big solo release on the 3 biggest dates of the year. Just can’t wait !!!!
And of course, hats off to Dangal and Aamir sir for a new record not only at the box-office but also quality wise.
Wishing u all a very Happy New Year 2017.
SRk has only done it once.DOn’t upgrade him everytime.
Hrithik has two nd you didn’t mention him.Why this kind of biasness and hatred.
Even oso collections were manipulated by that logic!!!
and rnbdj footfalls were 1.7 cr only whereas ghajini did 2.5 cr ffs
both oso and rnbdj were not athgs
srk has 1 athg that too for 4 months only
so get ur facts right!!!
Hrithik has 3 Highest Grossers of All time..
First Krrish Became HGOAT in 2006 and in the same year Dhoom 2 broke its record and became HGOAT…
In 2013 Hrithik Delivered HGOAT with Krrish 3 which was then broken by Dhoom 3 in the Same Year….
O parshya pahle tameez seekh kar aa.
@ sky- this is your own feeling because dangal earning more than Sultan. I did not liked pk and dangal thats why i never praised these movies. I do not hate amir.