Superstar Salman Khan is the numero uno king of Bollywood, with most of his films earning over INR 100 crore at the domestic box office. Except for Tubelight, all films from 2014, which had Salman Khan headlining the cast, have smoothly racked up at least INR 200 crore at the ticket window. Today, we will have a close look at the list of Salman Khan films in INR 200 crore club.
1 - Kick
When renowned producer Sajid Nadiadwala decided to turn director, he could not see beyond Salman Khan and the result was amazing. Kick, which released on 25th July, raked in INR 26 crore on day one and ended its first weekend with a whopping INR 83.50 crore. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez, the movie managed to garner INR 164 crore in the first week. Continuing its brilliant run, Kick entered INR 200 crore club within 11 days, becoming Salman Khan’s first film to achieve the feat. The film wrapped up its box office run with a lifetime collection of INR 231.85 crore.
2 - Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Helmed by noted filmmaker Kabir Khan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the most successful film of Salman Khan's three-decade-long career. Also featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and child artist Harshali Malhotra in prominent roles, the film hit screens on 17th July 2015 and opened to a thunderous response. It earned INR 27 crore on its opening day. The film crossed INR 100 crore mark in India in its first weekend itself and joined the coveted INR 200 crore club on the 9th day of its release. By the end of its box office run, Bajrangi Bhaijaan had INR 320.34 crores in his pocket.
3 - Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Released on 12th November 2015, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo reunited Salman Khan with veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya after a huge gap of 17 years. The audience was immensely excited to see the two powerful forces come together again. The duo did not disappoint as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, also starring Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhaskar in prominent parts, went on to become a mega-hit at the ticket window. The film opened its account with the first-day income of INR 40.35 crore. On its second and third day, the movie minted INR 31.05 and INR 30.07 respectively. By the end of its first weekend, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo made INR 101.47 crore, entering the prestigious club of INR 100 crore within three days. However, after a thunderous start, the movie slowed down drastically and took 14 days to crawl in in INR 200 crore club. The film ended its box office run at INR 208.88 crore.
4- Sultan
Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Sultan hit screens on 6th July 2016. As expected, the movie opened to an earth-shattering response, collecting INR 36.54 crore on day one. It continued its phenomenal run in coming days as well and finished its first weekend with an impressive income of INR 105. 53 crore. The film ended its first week by pocketing INR 229.16 crores, thus becoming the fourth INR 200 crore film of Salman Khan, after Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The movie joined the elite INR 200 crore club on the 7th day of its run. Sultan wrapped up its box office journey by entering the INR 300 crore club with INR 300.47 crore in its pocket.
5- Tiger Zinda Hai
Starring Salman Khan with his ex-flame Katrina Kaif, Tiger Zinda Hai arrived in cinemas on 22nd December 2017. A lot of expectations were riding on the film because it was a sequel to Salman and Katrina’s 2012 blockbuster Tiger Zinda Hai. Fulfilling all expectations, Tiger Zinda Hai registered an outstanding occupancy on its opening day and raked in INR 34.10 crore. It closed out its first weekend INR 114.93 crore. Like Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai also marched past the INR 200 mark on the 7th day of its run. The film is still running successfully across cinemas and has already crossed INR 300 crore mark. Now, it is aiming to surpass the lifetime collection of Salman Khan’s biggest hit to date, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which had earned INR 320.34 crore in 2015.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.