Updated on: 21 April, 2023 01:54 PM IST |Shweta Shah
An auspicious occasion, not just from a religious aspect, but also for the box office - Bollywood has seen many hits released on Eid that crashed the box office. Lets see which movies got their Eidi.
If you think only Salman Khan has released movies on Eid that have become national hit on their opening day, you would want to check your facts again. Apart from the Khans of Bollywood, many movies featuring several other actors were released on this religiously important day. Having proven a lucky charm for Bollywood, let's see which movies shattered the box office on Eid.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, and Fareeda Jalal - K3G earned a whopping 55 crores at that time.
1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2001
Also known as K3G, this multi-starrer family drama was released on Eid in the year 2001. It is safe to say that the Karan Johar directorial ruled that year and is still in the category of 'the most loved ad iconic movies of all time.; It is our guilty pleasure too.Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, and Fareeda Jalal - K3G earned a whopping 55 crores at that time.
2. Bhool Bhulaiyaa - 2007
The iconic psychological horror-comedy featured Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Ameesha Patel, Shiney Ahuja, Manoj Joshi, Paresh Rawal, and more. Reelased on Eid in 2007, the movie earned a total of 49 crores.
3. Dabangg - 2010
Here's the Salman Khan movie you were waiting for. Robinhood Pandey broke the box office records by earning INR 2.19 billion. As unbelievable as this sounds, don't forget it starred Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan, and Sonu Sood. This also marked the actress's debut movie.
4. Chennai Express - 2013
Helmed by Rohit Shetty, Chennai Express was another hit delivered in 2013. The film surpassed '3 Idiots' collection on box office, making a whopping 1 billion net domestically. Starring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan, this movie became one of the quickest movies to collect the whopping amount.
5. Sultan - 2016
With Anushka Sharma and Salman Khan in the lead, this sports drama was an instant hit. Released on Eid in 2016, Sultan became one of the highest grossing Indian films to collect 623.33 crores worldwide.
6. Bharat - 2019
Starring Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan, Bharat collected 42.30 crores worldwide. Before roping in Kaif, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was approached for the lead role. However, the Citadel actress walked out of the film due to creative differences and rest is history.
7. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan - 2023
Yet another Salman Khan movie that will see a theatrical release on the occasion of Eid 2023, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is an out-and-out action drama that will entertain the audience to the fullest. After a long hiatus, this year's Eid will see a Salman Khan release.The movie also stars Bhumika Chawla, Pooja Hegde, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill, and Jassie Gill among others. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is all set to release on April 21 in cinemas near you.
