2024 has been a year of unexpected twists, as many small and mid-budget films tasted success at the ticket windows.
After the explosive success of in 2023, including Jawan, Pathan, Gadar 2, Animal, Leo, and more, the Indian film industry underperformed compared to last year.
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While films like Kalki 2898 AD and Hanu-Man found success, many films like Fighter and Jigra did not perform as expected.
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The success of big-budget films often relies on the box office pull of a star involved in the film and sometimes it becomes a deciding factor in the net revenue.
Here is the list of 6 actors with the highest collection in a single year
1. Shah Rukh Khan – 2023
Shah Rukh Khan made a comeback in 2023 with Pathaan, which collected Rs 543 crore in India and was followed by Jawan, which went on to collect Rs 643.87 crore.
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He ended the year with Dunki, which collected Rs 212.42 crore in India, making his total revenue of Rs 1400 crore.
2. Akshay Kumar – 2019
Akshay Kumar delivered 4 hits in 2019, including Kesari, Good Newwz, Mission Mangal, and Housefull 5.
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The collection of all these films stands at Rs 772 crore (India).
3. Rajkummar Rao – 2024
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Rajkummar Rao has starred in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Srikanth, Stree 2, and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video this year, which collected Rs 775 crore (and counting).
4. Ranbir Kapoor – 2023
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Ranbir Kapoor starred in one hit and one blockbuster in 2023, including Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar and Animal, which collectively generated Rs 705.2 crore in India.
5. Ranveer Singh – 2018
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Ranveer Singh delivered two hits in 2018, including Padmaavat and Simmba, which did a total collection of Rs 542.4 crore.
6. Salman Khan – 2015
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Salman Khan delivered two hits in 2015, including Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, which collectively did Rs 530.5 crore at the ticket windows.