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Shah Rukh Khan Shatters Box Office Records: First Bollywood Actor to Surpass Rs. 1,000 Crore in a Single Year
Shah Rukh Khan sets a new milestone in the Indian film industry by becoming the first Bollywood actor to gross over Rs. 1,000 crore at the domestic box office in a single calendar year. His latest films, “Jawan” and “Pathaan,” have been massive successes, rewriting the rules of the box office game.
Bollywood’s Reigning King Makes History
King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, has once again proved why he is Bollywood’s reigning king. With his latest release, “Jawan,” directed by Atlee and co-starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, SRK has become the first Bollywood actor to gross over Rs. 1,000 crore nett at the domestic box office within a single calendar year.
Box Office Powerhouse
“Jawan,” one of 2023’s most eagerly awaited films, saw a blockbuster opening, bolstered by a surge in advance bookings and strong spot bookings. The film is approaching the Rs. 500 crore mark as it closes its second weekend. Earlier this year, Khan’s action film “Pathaan” also raked in a staggering Rs. 543.05 crore domestically.
Together, these two films have catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to an unprecedented nett collection of Rs. 1,023.04 crore in 2023 alone, thereby surpassing Akshay Kumar’s 2019 record of Rs. 757.13 crore generated from four releases.
“Shah Rukh Khan’s box office pull is simply phenomenal. With just two releases, he has rewritten the rules of the game,” says Taran Adarsh, a renowned film critic, on September 18, 2023.
No Signs of Slowing Down
“Jawan” continues to perform strongly with little to no competition in sight. Industry analysts project that the film is likely to near the Rs. 550 crore mark by the end of its third week.
“It’s not just the star power but the content that is speaking for itself. ‘Jawan’ has all the elements that make it a complete entertainer,” noted Komal Nahta, another eminent film critic, on September 17, 2023.
Outshining the Competitors
SRK’s unprecedented success has also catapulted him above other Bollywood A-listers like Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, and Sunny Deol in terms of box office collections for the year.
A Year to Remember
With his recent performances, Shah Rukh Khan has clearly shown that he is not just a star but a phenomenon in the Indian film industry. Notably, this milestone comes in a year that has also seen him expand his range as an actor and choose scripts that appeal to a broad audience.
“This is an extraordinary feat that underlines Shah Rukh Khan’s massive appeal not just in India but globally,” stated Anupama Chopra, a prominent film journalist, on September 19, 2023.
As the year unfolds, all eyes will be on Shah Rukh Khan to see if he can further extend this record-breaking streak.
Sources: Box Office Data verified from Box Office India, Quotes from Taran Adarsh, Komal Nahta, and Anupama Chopra confirmed via their respective social media platforms.
