With three hugely successful films in 2023, Shah Rukh Khan—also referred to as the King of Bollywood—has once again demonstrated his supremacy in the business. Following a four-year break, the superstar returned and ignited the box office with Jawan, Pathaan, and Dunki.
Pathaan kicked off the year strong and quickly rose to the top of Google searches for films in 2023. The movie took in an incredible Rs 524 Cr. net in India and a record-breaking Rs 1055 Cr. globally, which included an incredible 49.25 million USD abroad. Because of Shah Rukh Khan’s captivating performance as an affable and fearless secret agent, Pathaan became an enormous hit with moviegoers all over the world.
Jawan, which came in just behind Pathaan, became one of the most sought-after films on Google in 2023. When it was released in June, the movie took in an incredible 643 Cr. nett in India across all languages, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film ever. Just the Hindi version brought in 580 Cr., breaking previous records for the Hindi film industry. Both reviewers and viewers praised Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in Jawan, which cemented his status as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
Shah Rukh Khan on Cloud Nine:
It’s interesting to note that two of the three Indian films on Google’s list are Pathaan and Jawan. Other movies on the list include Barbie, which comes in at number one, followed by Oppenheimer, Jawan, Sound of Freedom, John Wick: Chapter 4, Avatar: The Way of Water, Gadar 2 and Creed III, and Pathaan, which comes in at number ten.
2023 saw SRK’s Dunki complete his hat trick of box office successes as it became yet another widely viewed film. After only 13 days of its premiere, the movie brought in an incredible 410 Cr. worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan’s acting range and capacity to emotionally engage an audience were demonstrated in Dunki.
There is no denying Shah Rukh Khan’s devoted fan base, as evidenced by the significant amount of foot traffic he brought in all year long. Shah Rukh Khan became the first actor in Hindi film history to reach this milestone with a total of 8 Cr. footfalls. Thus far, Jawan has contributed 3.93 Cr. footfalls, Pathaan has contributed 3.20 Cr., and Dunki has drawn more than 1 Cr.
The box office triumph of Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 films demonstrated not only his star power but also his ability to appeal to a diverse range of viewers. Every one of his films had a distinct plot and provided a distinctive cinematic experience. From the suspenseful thriller Pathaan to the poignant drama Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan delighted audiences all around the world with his diverse range of acting roles.
