Shah Rukh Khan Sets New Milestone: First Indian Actor to Cross INR 25 Billion in a Year

Shah Rukh Khan made a historic comeback in Indian cinema in 2023 with blockbuster hits: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki.

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Collectively all 3 films of 'King of Bollywood' grossed an incredible INR 2,500 crores (INR 25 billion) or over $300 million in the same year.

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Shah Rukh Khan is the first Indian actor ever to reach this milestone in a single calendar year.

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SRK's journey to the INR 25 billion club started with the release of actioner 'Pathaan' in January 2023 after a long break from his last release 'Zero' in 2018. 

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Next was Atlee-directed 'Jawan', released on September 7, becoming the highest grosser of the year 2023 for an Indian title.

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Closing the year, 'Dunki', released on December 21, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is still running successfully in theatres.

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