Top 10 Salman Khan’s Films That Have Crossed Rs 100 Crore
Salman Khan is only actor in the bollywood film industry to have listed eight films in Rs 100 crore club, The 48-year-old actor achieved this feat after his latest flick Kick achieved the milestone on Tuesday. Begining with 2009 blockbuster Wanted, Salman has delivered seven continuous blockbusters like Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2 and Jai Ho since then. Source:Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Sultan-2016
Sultan is an upcoming 2016 Indian sports-drama film under Yash Raj Films banner, Movie is based on a small town wrestler in Haryana Sultan Ali Khan and Sultan movie is one of the most anticipated movies of 2016.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan- 2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan was produced by Salman Khan and released worldwide on 17 July 2015 and grossed approximately ₹626 crore. It was the second highest grossing Indian film and most watched Bollywood movie in the history of television.
Kick-2014
Kick has reach the milestone of Rs 100 crore within few days of release, we are not surprised by this progression. According to reports in Koimoi, ‘Kick’ made Rs 50 crore in just two days and touched Rs 83-85 crore as the weekend came to a close. With Eid holiday, Sallu bhai and the makers of ‘Kick’ just have to look at the cash register as the film is predicted to run with packed cinema halls. While ‘Kick’ gets ready for its Rs 100 crore, let’s take a look at some other Salman Khan films that have achieved the feat so far.
Jai Ho-2014
Surprisingly, the kind of response that Salman Khan films usually get from his audiences didn’t translate very well with his last film ‘Jai Ho. Directed by Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan, ‘Jai Ho’ was bashed by the critics and audiences alike. With a very slow start at the box office keeping Salman Khans’ popularity and track record in mind, ‘Jai Ho’ eventually inched towards Rs 100 crore. ‘Jai Ho’ made a total of Rs 111 crores at the box office according to figures from Koimoi. Although, the film managed to reach Rs 100 crore, Salman Khan films fare much better at the box office.
Ek Tha Tiger-2012
Released in 2012, another Salman Khan film managed to make Rs 100 crore. Starring Salman Khan’s former flame Katrina Kaif, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ was directed by Kabir Khan. The film had what Salman Khan fans expect out of his movies and Sallu bhai surely delivered it for his audiences. Salman played India’s top spy while Katrina Kaif was a Pakistani agent. The film is about these two spies from enemy countries and how they fall in love. The film released on Independence Day in 2012 and got a very good response from the audiences
Dabangg 2-2012
The year 2012 was definitely a good year for Salman Khan which translated into a treat for his fans. The much awaited sequel of his popular ‘Dabangg’ released and Chulbul Pandey did not disappoint this time as well. ‘Dabangg 2’ took the story of Chulbul Pandey further and starred Sonakshi Sinha, Prakash Raj, Arbaaz Khan and Vinod Khanna. According to a report in Koimoi, ‘Dabangg 2’ earned a total of Rs 158.50 crore at the box office. The songs of ‘Dabangg 2’ were also an instant hit with Kareena Kapoor dancing to ‘Fevicol Se’ with Salman.
Bodyguard-2011
The 2011 film ‘Bodyguard’ that starred Kareena Kapoor opposite Salman Khan was another Rs 100 crore grosser. The film surely made Salman Khan’s brother-in-law and producer Atul Agnihotri richer as it managed to earn the money in just 8 days straight. ‘Bodyguard’ is a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name that was also directed by Siddiqui. According to Koimoi, ‘Bodyguard’ earned Rs 142 crore at the box office. Salman who had so many other Rs 100 crore films in his hat, added another feather with ‘Bodyguard’.
Ready-2011
In 2011 Salman Khan paired up with South actress Asin and the result was another Rs 100 crore grosser at the box office. Directed by Anees Bazmee, ‘Ready’ also featured Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles. The film’s song ‘Charatcer Dheela Hai’ featuring Salman Khan’s ‘Veer’ co-star Zarine Khan also became very popular. Upon its release in 2011, ‘Ready’ became the second highest opening day grosser only behind Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ that released in 2010. According to Koimoi reports, the film went on to make Rs 120 crores at the box office.
Dabangg-2010
Salman Khan’s magic was working way back in 2010 as well. Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ that introduced Shatrughan Sinha’s daughter Sonakshi Sinha into films, turned into mass hysteria. Not only did the film earn more than Rs 100 crores, but Salman Khan as Inspector Chulbul Pandey became the new pop culture icon. From his aviators slung backwards to his iconic dancing move with the belt; ‘Dabangg’ was sure to cross Rs 100 crore. Dabangg’ that was produced by Arbaaz Khan and his wife Malaika Arora Khan also had a popular hitmaker ‘Munni badnaam hui’ to its credit.
Wanted-2009
Directed by Prabhu Dheva, Wanted’ was one of the first Salman Khan films to have made Rs 100 crore at the box office. The film that was released in 2009 also starred Ayesha Takia, Prakash Raj and Vinod Khanna. ‘Wanted’ has whistle-worthy dialogues that makes the film hugely entertaining. Like most other Salmna Khan films, the one is high on its entertainment factor complete with typical Salman Khan style dance moves and action sequences. The film is a remake of the Telugu film ‘Pokiri’ and was the second highest grossing Bollywood film of 2009.
