Salman Khan enters Rs 500 cr club after Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s super run, actor’s big movies
Salman Khan has become the first Bollywood actor of 2015 to enter the Rs 500 crore club after the super success of his movies Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Salman has ruled over the Box office with superhits including 'Ready', 'Bodyguard', 'Kick', 'Jai Ho', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Dabangg', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.
Salman Khan has become the first Bollywood actor of 2015 to enter the Rs 500 crore club after the super success of his movies Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Salman has ruled over the Box office with superhits including 'Ready', 'Bodyguard', 'Kick', 'Jai Ho', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Dabangg', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. All the films of Salman have made it to the Rs 100 cr club, and some have even earned more than 200 crores. Here is a list of Salman Khan's hit films:
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Salman Khan's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' where he romanced Sonam Kapoor has had a super run at the box office. The movie earned Rs 200 crore in 14 days of its release and is still minting mkney. Salman Khan has been welcomed with open arms by fans and audience alike as Prem.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Salman Khan starred in two movies this year and both his movies surged higher and higher with each passing day at the box office. Kabir Khan directed, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', which released on the Festival of Eid, also made it to the club with the total earnings being Rs. 320.34 cr. The film starred Salman as a Hanuman Bhakt who helps a little girl from Pakistan return to her country.
Kick
Salman Khan has always managed to give one or two blockbusters each year. In the year 2014, his film 'Kick' directed by Sajid Nadiadwala did smashing business and earned Rs. 231.85 cr at the box office. The film took just five days to enter the 100 cr club.
Jai Ho
Another Salman Khan film that entered the Rs 100 cr club was 'Jai Ho' in 2014. Directed by Sohail Khan, the film garnered much attention and earned a total of Rs. 116 cr. The movie entered the 100 cr club within first 10 days of its release. But the movie is not counted as one of great Salman Khan films.
Ready
Salman Khan was seen romancing Asin in this family drama. Directed by Anees Bazmee, 'Ready was a laugh riot and did well at the box office. It was the second highest grossing film of the year. Sanjay Dutt, Zareen Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Arbaaz Khan and Ajay Devgn were seen in a cameo in the film. The film earned Rs. 119.78 crores in its entire run.
Bodyguard
Another superhit by Salman Khan 'Bodyguard' featured him along with Kareena Kapoor Khan. The actor was in a never seen avatar onscreen and loved by his fans. Directed by Siddique, the film became the highest opening week grossing film in that year. Having done a great business, the film's earnings totalled to Rs. 148.86 crores.
Ek Tha Tiger
Salman Khan romanced his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif in this Kabir Khan film. The film was a superhit among all Salman Khan fans and became the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2012. Salman and Katrina's chemistry was a hit and the film earned Rs. 198.78 cr in its lifetime run at the theatres.
Dabangg
Salman Khan introduced Sonakshi Sinha in 'Dabangg'. Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, the film was produced by Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan. Having earned rave reviews from all over, a sequel of the film was also made with the same star cast. Salman's character that of an inspector named Chulbul Pandey was a hit. The actor's sister-in-law Malaika Arora Khan's sizzling item number 'Munni Badnam Hui' became a rage that year.