42 films have crossed the 100 crore mark at the domestic (India) box office and a majority of those major grossers have featured bankable male stars in the lead. The only exceptions are Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Grand Masti – both of which were sequels to successful films.
So it’s quite clear that the Hindi film industry is not only male-dominated, but is also almost entirely star-driven.
Salman Khan, over the last few years, has been a mini industry. Since the second half of 2010, every single film featuring the megastar in the lead, has crossed the 100 crore mark. He leads the second best (Shah Rukh Khan) by a margin of 3 films.
Ajay Devgn has 5 major grossers, while the founder of the 100 crore crore club, Aamir Khan has 4 films – tied with Akshay Kumar for the fourth spot.
Hrithik Roshan has three films. He’s followed by the younger generation of actors – Ranveer, Ranveer and Varun have two 100 crore grossers each. John also has two 100 crore films, but both were multi-starrers. Arjun, Farhan, Sidharth and Saif have one each.
Check out the list below:
- Salman Khan (9 films) – Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, Jai Ho, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
- Shahrukh Khan (6 films) – Ra One, Don 2, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Dilwale
- Ajay Devgn (5 films) – Golmaal 3, Singham, Bol Bachchan, Son Of Sardar, Singham Returns
- Aamir Khan (4 films) – Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK
- Akshay Kumar (4 films) – Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Holiday: A Solider Is Never Off Duty, Airlift
- Hrithik Roshan (3 films) – Agneepath, Krrish 3, Bang Bang
- Ranveer Singh (2 films) – Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani
- Ranbir Kapoor (2 films) – Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- Varun Dhawan (2 films) – ABCD 2, Dilwale
- John Abraham (2 films) – Housefull 2, Race 2
- Arjun Kapoor (1 film) – 2 States
- Farhan Akhtar (1 film) – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- Sidharth Malhotra (1 film) – Ek Villain
- Saif Ali Khan (1 film) – Race 2
Tomorrow, an article on the actresses with most 100 crore films will be published. Stay tuned.
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Dangal has to do a PK ie start of slow around 25cr first day mark n then grow courtesy of WOM/ good reviews. I think it can bcoz audience will appreciate the time graft n dedication Aamir has put into the role n Im sure he wouldnt have dedicated 2 yrs to a movie if he didnt believe in the content/ story/ character etc etc.
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10. Arjun Youngistaan fan.
And many more.
3 out of Aamirs 4 movies IMO were Landmark movies barring Dhoom 3. Ghajini for obvious reason as it was the first 100cr grosser n 3 idiots needs no introduction n then theres PK- a risky movie tackling religious practices in an overly pro religion society- thats just BRAVE n shows Aamirs belief in what hes doing…!
Huge respexXxXx
If you can add John Abraham, even Ritesh,Abhishek and Vivek Oberoi need a mention.. Ek Villain,Grand Masti,Hf2, Hny,Dhoom3,Krissh3 etc..
Megastar salman khan king off box office
If dilwale is varun dhawan film then where’re abhisek bachan n uday chopra??
This articles is fitting reply to Salman haters like @Challa @Zuheeb @Fasal Cowrolla @sss !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep questioning Salman Stardom you will keep getting thrashing replies !!!!!!!!!!
@destroyer : I think you are on weed !!!!!!!!
@indicine please post my comments
100 crore club is old for bollywood. They’re aiming 400 crore for the next couple of years.
@ Arjun, Navin- Amir is a inspiration in current bollywood. But calling other follows his footsteps is not right because each and every actor is perfect in their own style of movies. 3 Idiots, Dabangg, Rowdy rathore, Singham all are different movies. So how they follow amir’s footsteps. Filmmaking is a team work so none of these movies success can decide who is leader. when whole team clicks movie runs.
TJB cross 179cr LT 183cr more than krish3
@ Arjun- Genretor (creater), Operator and Destroyer has equal value in India. That’s how system of life works.
@indicine- dude, are you serious? You are putting benchark creator aamir khan in the league of akshay/ajay even when you know he does so less movies.
I haven’t seen h-wood media doing this to dicaprio who has much less 100 million dollar movies than cruise/hanks just because he does selective work like aamir.
It’s a big to a legend.
only salman khan
RESPECT… all of them!!
Between am laughing out loud!!!
Can’t see any comments from some nuisance who stigmatized this site yesterday with kiddo off point fantasy points to make a list. Ran away!!!
Will remain quite… Cos I ain’t retarded.
Good analysis @indicine… All of them will have additional 100 and 200 before d year runs out IA.
@ indicine why are you over-hyping salman khan, bollyood is not only about 100 or 200 cr club but also meaningful cinema and critical acclaim, in that aspect salman is at last place
@Destroyer and @2016:Mohenjodaro
please don’t throw these unrealistic numbers!
We, hrithikians will accept anything Mohenjodaro collects…but we want a quality movie this time.
if the movie is really good than numbers will follow.
and have patience guys!
@Indicine
I remembered d time when Bol bachan entered 100 crs many media were happy for Abhishek. I also believe Abhishek role in bol bachan was very dominant too. Playing double role in an Ajay starrer who with pundits appreciating him… He should have his own 100 cr honestly.
Pls don’t criticize this guy @Destroyer of Khans, he is right in his math. After all, he is using Jadoo calculator?
@indicine after the foundation of 100cr by Aamir in Gajani…2008..
These top 6 Stars did how many movies in last 8years..
and how much is their success ratio towards 100cr club..??
Nice to See Aamir khan name there…
This just slams critics dismeriting him.for doing fewer films..!!
actors like Akshay will do almost 5 times d volume of movies Aamir did in last 8 years but still despite Aamir doing 1 movie in 3 years.. Could not bow down!! He is still above him…
QUALITY always supersedes QUANTITY
More respect Aamir and Hrithik.
Salman is the bomb
Srk… As expected
Aj….. Action speaks louder than voices of…
But ajay fans = @Aisha follows BOI so ajay have only 2 100 crore and that too both franchise.STARDOM level :-P
Salman Shahrukh mostly on festival..
Infect all actors have release their films on festivals nd has got 100 crore …Akshay’s all 4 100 crore movies are non festival. That’s what I call stardom
Abhi should be above Akshay Kumar in that list. 200 200 100 all with the most talented superstars in the country actingwise. You put John there? why
No need on actresses.
It will be a waste.
Sonakshi had small roles in many 100 crore movies,even many other actresses so it’s unfair to give them credit or rank them by 100 crore movies.
I hope nobody will blame the Trade industry now for reserving EDX for the top 4?
@Ullutan arrives this eid, you jerk, how dare you to blabber agaibst Megastar Aamir Khan who is most consistent and way bigger stae than your crap none actor lallu? Aamir is always bigger than your crap unsecure star lallu. Lallu has always played safe by only hiding behibd masala movies and south remakes thats why he has more. But in consistency he is tiny in front of Megastar Aamir Khan who is most consistent throughout the career. Shut up and get lost.
Aamir is biggest Megastar of bollywood. This sadakchap bhojpuri none actor lallu never was and never will be able to come close to Megastar Aamir Khan in stardom, success, box office records and consistency.
Rajnikant and Akshay will be the founder of 400 crore club with Robot 2.0 .