Before Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe - Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and more Top stars' biggies that shattered box office records

By Pramod Gaikwad
Published: November 01 2021, 18:34 PM IST

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Top stars' biggies that shattered box office records — Image credit: Instagram

Top stars' biggies that shattered box office records

The Diwali festival is here and two big shot films, Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe, are all set to benefit from the long weekend, which is expected to receive massive footfalls despite cinema halls working with 50 per cent occupancy. Before Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe release, let's take a look at some of the Diwali hits in the past decade that broke many box office records with their money-minting performances.

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Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year — Image credit: Instagram

Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year

Farah Khan directorial Om Shanti Om starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone has been one of the biggest Diwali hits in Bollywood. The movie was universally loved as it had all the masala elements that moviegoers could ask for. It collected Rs 215 crore in its lifetime. SRK's Happy New Year also witnessed the same extravaganza and earned Rs 203 crore at the box office. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is currently prepping for his big-budget film Pathan which also Deepika and John Abraham in the lead.

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo — Image credit: Instagram

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya's reunion with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo after 16 years proved to be a massive Diwali bonanza. It collected Rs 210 crore at the box office. Salman is currently shooting for his upcoming film Tiger 3 alongside Katrina Kaif and fans are already on their toes to witness SalKat's reunion.

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Housefull 4 — Image credit: Instagram

Housefull 4

In 2019, Housefull 4 starring Akshay Kumar and others in the lead turned out to be a box office winner by collecting Rs 205 crore at the box office. Akshay Kumar is now gearing for the release of his much-delayed film Sooryavanshi which is expected to take off at the box office with flying colours.

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Golmaal Again, Golmaal 3 and All The Best — Image credit: Instagram

Golmaal Again, Golmaal 3 and All The Best

Rohit Shetty's much-loved franchise Golmaal never fails to impress the audience. His Golmaal Again also lived up to the expectations and earned Rs 205 crore at the box office. It's previous instalment Golmaal 3 and All The Best also received gold with their performances. Rohit Shetty now eyes on Sooryanvashi release.

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Krrish 3 — Image credit: Instagram

Krrish 3

Hrithik Roshan's superhero franchise Krrish 4 had set a new benchmark by minting Rs 244 crore at the box office. The actor is now prepping for Krrish 4, Vikram Vedha and Fighter.

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Son of Sardaar — Image credit: Instagram

Son of Sardaar

Despite getting clashed with Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar managed to give a Diwali treat to his fans who in return made his film earn Rs 102 crore at the box office. Ajay now awaits for the release of upcoming films, Mayday, Maidaan, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Sooryavanshi.

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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil — Image credit: Instagram

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma fared well by earning Rs 112 crore at the box office. Aishwarya will be next seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan while Ranbir is gearing up for Brahmastra.

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan — Image credit: Instagram

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma's Jab Tak Hai Jaan ended up being one of the biggest hits with Rs 211 crore.

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge — Image credit: Instagram

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

And last but not the least, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge hit gold at the box office mine and became the longest running Indian cinema in theatres even after 26 years of its release.