Q. Which Bollywood entertainer ruled 2015? Salman for giving 2 huge hits and and great performances. Varun for having a breakout year. Priyanka for her Hollywood success? – Omar
A. 2015 has belonged to Salman Khan. Bajrangi Bhaijaan Rs 321 crore in India and Rs 625 crore worldwide. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Rs 215* cr in India and 400 plus crore worldwide. Combined it’s a staggering 1025 crore plus. One man industry this year. Bollywood would be struggling this year without Salman Khan films as all the other top stars like SRK, Aamir, Hrithik haven’t had a release so far. Varun Dhawan has taken giant strides and raced past all actors of his generation. He’s ahead of Ranveer and Ranbir now. Dilwale will only help increase his audience further. While investors of Akshay Kumar films will be disappointed, exhibitors (like every other year) will be happy.
Q. What is the maximum capacity of Indian Box Office on a single day? I guess if released all over india and accepted universally like Baabubali in all language for Bollywood movie, I think 100 crore is possible with Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada – ARK
A. Interesting question, but difficult to put a number. Baahubali 2 will probably give us a better idea. It ticks every possible box. Sequel to a massively successful film, top director, Pan-India appeal, curiosity over the most asked question of 2015 ‘Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali’? The film is a huge hit on TV too and the makers have also released it on the internet. There will be mayhem at the box office when ‘Baahubali 2’ releases in theatres and if the makers are targeting the Christmas weekend, even Aamir Khan will be worried. A lot of people have asked if ‘Baahubali 2’ can collect Rs 200 crore in Hindi. It most certainly has a chance if it gets a solo release.
Q. What are your expectations from Akshay Kumar films in 2016? What do you expect from Airlift and Housefull 3? – Saksham
A. Airlift might take a slightly better opening than Baby this year, but such movies hold very little appeal towards Akshay’s core fan base and his movies haven’t been opening well at multiplexes. The trailer has been liked though, so there are expectations of a 12-13 crore opening. Housefull 3 will be huge. If the trailer and other promos get a good response, it could be Akshay’s biggest opener to date. We know very little about ‘Rustom’ to comment at this stage. It’s scheduled to clash with Mohenjo Daro, which will affect the business of both films.
Perfect answer for @I am dhakkan @sss @fan pk @sweet heart @zombie zone @ Aman !!!! Doob maro Salman haters !!!!!!!!!
@ ANK right slap on Ajay rocks he is dumb fan .
As of now I agree that this year belongs to salman but one cant ignore the fact that BB was the most critically acclaimed film of the year and it has probably the best word of mouth since 3 idiots. It had eid advantage as well. Prdp was a washout but it was diwali festival and long extended weekend which saved prdp from being flop. But its only a hit not blockbuster ot superhit. And no other superstar so far had any release this year except upcoming dilwale of srk, so salman is just lucky this year.if he really is so big them last year why jai ho failed badly at the box office? It proves that salman is nothing without eid, diwali, Christmas or south remakes.
@Shehenshah khan, agree with you bro. Only megastar aamir khan rules Bollywood. 5 ATBBs, 4 ATHGs and dangal will be his 6th ATBB and 5th ATHG.
After Dangal Aamir will create following records.
1. Most number of ATBBs
2. Most number of ATHGs
3. 3 back to back ATBBs in a row.
4. 3 back to back ATHGs in a row.
5. 3 back to back 250 Cr grossers in a row.
6. 2 back to back 300 Cr grossers in a row.
7. Founder of 350 Cr club.
8. Most #s of foot falls record
9. Most watched film of the millenium.
10. Biggest film of all time in the history of Indian cinema in India, overseas, ww.
Mark my words.
All Akki fans who are bashing @Ajay Rocks should know that Ajay Devgan has more 100 crs n coveted awards like National awards than Akki !!!!!!! There is a difference between Sultan Mirza and Khiladi !!!!!!!
@Clem, don’t forget 2010 – dabangg 140 crs double of MNIK 70 crs.
2011 – Non holiday Ready 125 crs better than disaster diwali Ra.one 115 crs and disaster Christmas Don 2 105 crs
2012 – Dabangg 2 155 crs second highest grossing film of 2012 was far ahead of ur actor’s movie JTHJ 120 crs. so stop showing illiteracy here.
(actually all srk fans r illiterate, that’s why they use illogical logics)
@akkians who r bashing salman,
SIB + Baby + Brothers + GIB < BB
both in domestic and worldwide, think what will be the result BB + PRDP. I think 2015 + 2016 of akki lower than 2015 of salman
@Nupur, 2011 – Ready and Bodyguard
2012 – ETT and Dabangg 2
2014 – Kick and Jai Ho
2015 – BB and PRDP
then from where r talking that 2 release in 4 years ?
@Nupur, 2011 – Ready and Bodyguard
2012 – ETT and Dabangg 2
2014 – Kick and Jai Ho
2015 – BB and PRDP
then from where r u talking that 2 release in 4 years ?
@Nupur, 2011 – Ready and Bodyguard
2012 – ETT and Dabangg 2
2014 – Kick and Jai Ho
2015 – BB and PRDP
then from where u r talking that 2 release in 4 years ?
@hrithik not only akshay fans, but there is one Salman fan called @Deepak kaur who bashes ajay with names such as “koyla” and bla bla bla. He also calls ajay none actor and calls Salman much better actor. Can you believe that? Even though you are Salman fan, you should know that ajay is much better actor than Salman ,its a fact, but still this @deepak kaur everyday bashes ajay with cheap words. While none of ajay fan ever says anything against Salman. Please tell him to respect ajay and stop using resist words against him.
@ank n @rajesh, akki has the record of delivering flop and disaster movies. I doubt whether if he is still a superstar now. The guy failed to deliver 100 cr in five attempts . Shame, isn’t it?
@Hrithik, thanks mate. Ignore those Makians coz they r shameless.
@rajesh kulkarni abe o bhikhari star ke bhukhari fan, joote khane waala star to gobar Kumar hai. Dont talk about the dark horse of Bollywood ajay devgan. Akshay is the most flops giving actor. Dont dare to talk about ajay. Himmatwala and action Jackson were still much better than all time crap movies like tees maar khan and joker. So shut up.
@ANK shut up. Ajay is still much better than akshay. You are not akshay fan so better dont interfere in between. Get lost you loser khan fan.
@ Hrithik Teri kyu jal rahi hai , please just shut up . Ajay rocks started bashing Akki . Jhoote khane wala actor .
Akki rules the industry
@ darshan read indicine article Bhikari Devgan has most flop , disaster at the box office . Akki sir is in the list of totop 60 crore income in the list . Where is Ajay Devgan in the list . Akki sir Tmk has collected 62 crore , joker has collected 30 crore in 2012 it has more than debacle like Mr fraud , Rascals , Tezz . And Mehbooba collected only 6 crore ha ha . Ajji Devgan is most jealous acto in Bollywood . Akki sir ka sos tilte Ajji bheek mang ke liya hai big hurted Akki Sir . Akki Sir is not papa boy like Ajji Dengu .
@Darshan : That guy is not a regular visitor on Indicine I hardly see him commenting. But I can assure that a true Salman fan will never bash 2 actors : Aamir and Ajay Devgan !!!!!!!!!!
@Rajesh Kulkarni aka RSS man : Truth is bitter !!!!!!! Please refer both Akki and AJ Devgan profile pages on Indicine you will find 13 disasters in Akki filmography and flops are countless. Some movies did not even earn 30 lakhs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aur bolo yaa itna kaafi hai ???
@ Hrithik aka deshdrohi MIM fan don’t forget criminal one film less than one crore lifetime collection it shame . He is supporting criminal , killing poor people , slap women’s , Drugs & smoking addict , drinking in front of Aish home , photo with dawood , support to terrorist . Desh sabse bada criminal .
@ Rajesh @ Ajay @ darshan don’t fight on name of Ajay , Akki , Hrithik . They super talented actor of Bollywood . I have request u .
Thanks Indicine for the good QnA article. Hats off to you for giving correct answers…
There is only one biggest mega super star Salman Khan who alone can give more than 1000 crores plus in India.
2015 has belonged to Salman Khan. Bajrangi Bhaijaan Rs 321 crore in India and Rs 625 crore worldwide. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Rs 215* cr in India and 400 plus crore worldwide. Combined it’s a staggering 1025 crore plus. One man industry this year. Bollywood would be struggling this year without Salman Khan films.