It’s been a while since we published a list of the Top 5 ‘most bankable’ stars in the industry and not much has changed since. Khan’s are still the biggest crowd-pullers in India, but Salman who wasn’t in the Top 5 during the pre-Dabangg days has leap-frogged straight to the top of the list.
Here it is – Top 5 Biggest Stars in India (Hindi film industry only).
1. Salman Khan – In India, Salman is way ahead of the competition and unless something goes horribly wrong with his two upcoming films, he’s likely to stay-put right at the top. It all started with Dabangg beating the opening record of 3 Idiots, at a time when Aamir Khan was considered to be miles ahead of the rest. Since then, Salman has delivered two blockbusters – Ready and Bodyguard. Going by the hype that Ek Tha Tiger has generated and the sequel to Dabangg scheduled to release during Christmas, we wouldn’t be surprised if Salman has two more ‘blockbusters’ to his credit by the end of 2012.
2. Aamir Khan – The trust that his audience have in him, is what sets this Khan apart from the rest. Brand Aamir guarantees quality and it simply does not matter if it’s his films, brand endorsements or television shows. Over the years, Aamir has worked hard to build that trust and has managed to sustain it for a prolonged period of time. His only failed effort in the last decade was Mangal Pandey in 2005 and even that film smashed opening records and eventually recovered it’s investment. Ghajini was the first film to cross 100 crores and 3 Idiots is the only film to collect 200 crores (a whopping 60 crores more than the second best!)
3. Shahrukh Khan – It’s hard to believe that someone who was a rank outsider in the industry, has achieved it all and more. It’s been exactly 20 years since Shahrukh Khan made his debut and the craze that he still commands is unmatched. At the box-office, SRK has been very consistent with almost every film opening to a good initial. Ra One was slammed by the critics, yet managed to collect 125 crores in India!
4. Hrithik Roshan – Guzaarish was one of the few films that didn’t open too well at the box-office. Otherwise, Hrithik has been very consistent over the years as far as the opening of his films is concerned. His last release, Agneepath now holds the record for the highest opening day collections in history.
5. Akshay Kumar – After several failures in 2010 and 2011, Akshay is back in the Top 5, as both his 2012 releases Housefull 2 and Rowdy Rathore are two of the biggest grossers of the year. He could be a serious contender dislodge one of the Top 3, if his upcoming films Joker and Khiladi 786 do well.
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Actor / Movie | Opening day | Lifetime |
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1. Salman Khan |
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Ready | 13.33 crores | 121.26 crores |
Bodyguard | 20.66 crores | 140.95 crores |
2. Aamir Khan |
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Ghajini | 9.13 crores | 114.78 crores |
3 Idiots | 13 crores | 202.57 crores |
3. Shahrukh Khan |
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Ra One | 14.76 crores | 125.23 crores* |
Don 2 | 14.61 crores | 113.42 crores* |
4. Hrithik Roshan |
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 7.52 crores | 89.85 crore |
Agneepath | 21.76 crores | 120.06 crore |
5. Akshay Kumar |
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Housefull 2 | 13.25 crores | 113.21 crores |
Rowdy Rathore | 15.05 crores | 129 crores** |
* Including dubbed version
** Still running in theaters. Collections will be updated.
Why is Hrithik ahead of Akshay?
– Even though Akshay’s last two films have been huge grossers, there are three reasons why Hrithik is ranked higher. One, Agneepath now holds the record for the biggest opening day in history. Two, Hrithik’s last two films were both with new directors – Karan Malhotra was on debut and Zoya Akhtar first film ‘Luck By Chance’ didn’t work at the box-office. Three, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara wasn’t a ‘safe’ commercial film. Whereas, both Housefull and Rowdy Rathore were directed by established directors, and the later was a remake of a super-successful Telugu blockbuster. But like we mentioned above, if Joker and Khiladi work, he’ll probably make it to the Top 3.
Why is Shahrukh Khan at No 3, even though none of his films have failed?
– First of all, it’s important to note that this is an India only list. And while SRK has remained consistent, the two other Khan’s have delivered bigger grossers.
Any other questions please ask in the comments section below. Please be sensible, silly or abusive comments will be removed.
Stay tuned, the ‘Biggest Stars overseas and worldwide’ is coming up.
to all salman fans if u worry about indian boxoffice dont bothr to coment bad things about otr actors wen the internatoinal boxoffice top actors list comes out.coz we all know who is number one ter.
@awoise
Lol , although i don’t like to reply peaple like you but congratulation coz you can lie very well.
In your small information ra.one collected 240 cr world wide and don2 collected more than 230cr world wide , and you saying that these two movies under perfomed!!!
I think you need some mind before you comment
hrithik may be lying on fourth position in the table…but wait and watch, after krissh 3..hrithik will be numero uno….
Hrithik is baap of other 4 in every department.
hi @indicine why my comments always wait moderation.
And also you delete many of my comments.
Plz become fair and don’t become biased to salman fans
SRK SHOULD BE AT 5 BCOZ HIS MOVIE’S BUDGET R VERY HIGH COMPARE TO OTHERS N HE NEEDS SUPPORT OF OTHERS STARS LIKE RAJINIKANTH TO MAKE HIS MOVIE HIT.
@vivek
I also forget to tell you that srk is only actor that reach 200cr in BO three consecative times ( mnik , don2 , ra.one) and all of these films released after the crap remake ghajini.
So who live past @deepak who has his last blockbuster in last december or you which is talking 3-4 years back.
Think before you writte any thing.
Salman rockz.
Yash chopra next ka worldwide collection Ek Tha Tiger k indian boxoffice collection ko b cross naheen karega.
Mark my words.
Salman rockz.
Yash chopra next ka worldwide collection Ek Tha Tiger k indian boxoffice collection ko b cross naheen karega.
Mark my words.
Salman vs Salman
Rest of bollywood
Yash chopra next ka worldwide collection Ek Tha Tiger k indian boxoffice collection ko b cross naheen karega.
Mark my words.
Salman vs Salman
Rest of bollywood
@indicine last 2 of SRK’s films were also not commercially too sound. they were risky films still they managed a good total
and by the way ra.one’s net gross was 125 crores ? then everywhere its wrong and now there should be news that ra.one grossed more than ready
In 2008 srk challenge aamr but fail.
In 2010 Salman vs aamir and
Salman won.
In 2011 Salman vs Salman and Salman won.
In 2012 Salman vs Salman and Salman will win.
Rest of bollywood.
Where is srk ?????.
SRK GETS THUMBS DOWN EVERYWHERE N IN EVERY WEBSITE BUT STILL HIS FOOL FANS SAYS THAT HE IS NO 1.TAKE OUT YASH CHOPRA N KARAN JOHAR MOVIES THEN SRK IS NOTHING.
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Srk fan stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Haters/Srk fans stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr
HEIGHT of sallu gawaar fans…
i recently saw some posts of sallu fans claiming dat sallu has been voted the greatest indian..
i just googled it to find out in curiosity..
and look what what i found..
SALMAN is launching a new TV series named THE GREATEST INDIAN on history channel…
this is d level of these gawaar fans…cant they understand simple english?
man…um pissed off with these idiots…
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Haters/Srk fans stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr.lol
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Haters/Srk fans stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr.go go
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Haters/Srk fans stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr.go go go and see and grow up
Ra 1 collected in india 118cr all versions and worldwide 203 cr.
Don 2 collected in india 110cr all versions and worldwide 210cr.
Go and see india ‘s biggest websites (addatoday & boxofficeindia)
Haters/Srk fans stop lying that ra 1 did 250cr and don 2 did 230cr.
Just type “king of bollywood” in wikipedia and u will find one and only khan.. SHAHRUKH KHAN..
@vivek, only people of sallu fan depend on india. Okay leave india umm how about worldwide? u know
sallu is far behind in worldwide.
@amazon, u forgot mention the year of 2006 WHERE DON CRUSHED LALLU’S JAAN-E-MANN into SMALL PIECES.
@sachin, umm just take out lallu’s remakes then he is nothing.
@amazon, ra.one and don2’s worldwide collection is not updated in BOI but if u check other sites u can get it.
Check BOI where SRK IS FIRST IN OVERSEAS AND WORLDWIDE SO NOW HATERS JUST SHUT UP.
aamir is far ahead of othr actors
Ek tha tiger might edge out srk next in india, bt worldwide it willnot cross srk’s movie……overseas, srk movie will be triple of ek tha tiger…
Mark these words…
and yes ra.one and don2 is gonna be released in other countries as well an the collection will be even more.
Salman khan is the best. he’s my god and i love Aamir Khan too.
lagaan-super hit,,,universally acclaimed movie
DCH-hit,,,,a cult film,highly acclaimed
Mangal pandey—avg film,,well made product
RDB-super hit, highly critically acclaimed
fanaa-super hit,,
taare zameen par-blockbuster,,,,,highly acclaimed
ghajini-ATBB,,,critically acclaimed
3 idiots-ATBB,cult film,universally acclaimed ……………….
.`then how can he be at no2…who knows if aamir khan had releases in 2010 and 2011 i ma definitely sure tht his movies would collect more than the othrs
Hrithik will be the no1 if he does more films or full time commercial films but he doesn’t :) well he also a decade junior to them but still gives them a huge competition but when Krrish3 will release mark my words “nothing will remain for the others and Krrish3’s records will be unbeatable” that’s my guarantee once time gets closer and the hype will be unimaginable !!