Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is creating waves at the box office, crossing a staggering Rs. 1700 crore mark in just under 30 days of its release. With its unprecedented success, many are now speculating if the film will continue its momentum and surpass the lifetime collection of Aamir Khan’s Dangal (2016), which stands at over Rs. 2000 crore globally.
Let’s take a closer look at the box office performance of Aamir Khan’s biggest films, which helped cement his status as a box office giant.
Aamir Khan’s Record-Breaking Films
1. Ghajini (2008): Aamir’s Ghajini was the first Bollywood film to enter the Rs. 100 crore club, grossing Rs. 114 crore in India and becoming the highest-grossing film of the year. This set the stage for a new wave in Bollywood filmmaking, emphasizing larger-than-life stories and bigger budgets.
2. 3 Idiots (2010): Aamir’s next blockbuster, 3 Idiots, became a global phenomenon. With Rs. 200 crore in domestic collections and over Rs. 400 crore worldwide, it broke numerous records, proving that Aamir’s films were not only popular but also able to strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
3. PK (2014): PK took things to a new level, with a lifetime box office collection of Rs. 740 crore in India and over Rs. 800 crore worldwide, setting the stage for Aamir Khan’s dominance in the 1000-crore club.
4. Dangal (2016): Finally, Aamir’s Dangal, the film that would go on to shatter records, collected over Rs. 2000 crore globally, making it not just his biggest hit, but one of the highest-grossing films ever. With massive success in China, Dangal became a global sensation, outpacing the collections of Bollywood’s biggest films.
Pushpa 2: A Game-Changer?
Pushpa 2 is already showing signs of achieving monumental success. With a global gross of Rs. 1700 crore within 30 days, the film, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil , is expected to continue its remarkable run, especially with its dominance in both Hindi and regional markets. If the film maintains its current trajectory, it could soon surpass Dangal’s lifetime collection, especially with the massive reception in international markets and the increasing popularity of South Indian cinema in Bollywood-dominated spaces.
While it’s still too early to predict, Pushpa 2 has already proven itself as one of the most successful films of 2024. If its box office collections hold strong, Allu Arjun may be poised to not only rewrite the history of South Indian films but also challenge Aamir Khan’s crown as Bollywood’s box office king.
