In the realm of Indian cinema, the trifecta of Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan has long reigned as the holy trio of stardom. Still, a new name has surfaced on the horizon to challenge their dominance, and it’s none other than the energetic and protean Ranveer Singh. The attractive actor, whose recent release Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani has been doing brisk business at both the domestic and overseas box office, has achieved another remarkable feat.
Looking at the actor’s box office track record at the North American box office, Ranveer has managed to surpass these fabulous Khans, boasting the maximum number of flicks grossing over USD 5 million. Ranveer Singh’s gradational rise as a global box office hustler signifies a shifting geography in Bollywood, where the fresh gift is making its mark on the transnational stage.
Singh has now starred in 5 films that have grossed over $5 million in North America, more than any other Bollywood actor.
With five releases viz. Padmaavat, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, Bajirao Mastani, Gully Boy, and Simmba crossing the USD 5 million mark, Ranveer Singh has surfaced as the actor with the most number of films to achieve this.
Following nearly is Aamir Khan with four releases, Salman Khan with three releases, and Shah Rukh Khan with two releases to achieve this feat.
Below is a detailed analysis of the Top notorieties with $5 million+ grosses at the North American box office along with their continuance collections.
Ranveer Singh (5 movies)
Padmaavat – 6,88,03,474 USD
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani –3,52,87,892 USD
Bajirao Mastani – 4,28,44,804 USD
Gully Boy – 2,86,29,686 USD
Simmba –3,61,13,097 USD
Aamir Khan (4 movies)
Dangal – 12,357,576 USD
PK – 10,551,836 USD
Dhoom 3 – 8,090,250 USD
3 Idiots -4,82,09,687 USD
Salman Khan (3 movies)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan – 11,04,45,117 USD
Sultan –7,49,99,501 USD
Tiger Zinda Hai – 6,79,89,953 USD
Shah Rukh Khan (2 movies)
Pathaan – 17,485,357 USD
Chennai Express – 5,08,87,534 USD
Ranbir Kapoor (2 movies)
Sanju –7,05,87,902USD
Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva – 5,18,43,783 USD
Akshay Kumar (1 movie)
Good Newz – 3,83,15,751 USD
The three Khans have all starred in flicks that have grossed over $5 million in North America, but none of them have starred in as numerous flicks that have crossed this corner as Singh.
Singh’s success in North America is partly due to his different range of films. He has starred in literal epics, romantic slapsticks, action dramatizations, and indeed a superhero film. He has also banded with some of the biggest names in Bollywood, including Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, and Shahid Kapoor.
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Singh’s success is a sign of the changing demographics of the North American box office. In recent times, there has been a growing demand for Indian flicks from cults of all backgrounds. Singh’s capability to appeal to a wide range of observers has made him a major box-office draw in North America. It’ll be intriguing to see how Singh’s success continues in the times to come. He’s one of the most popular and protean actors in Bollywood, and he has the implicit to become a global megastar.
