Ranbir Kapoor Enters India’s All-Time Top 6 Box Office Stars, Surpasses Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan After Ramayana
Ranbir Kapoor Enters India’s All-Time Top 6 Box Office Stars, Surpasses Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan After Ramayana
Ranbir Kapoor has achieved a major milestone in his career, moving ahead of Bollywood veterans Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan in an all-time ranking of male celebrities based on their cumulative box office collections in India. The actor has secured the sixth position with an impressive collection of Rs. 2,662.82 crore across 22 films.
The latest development comes after the strong theatrical performance of Ramayana – Part I, which has crossed the Rs. 200 crore nett milestone at the Indian box office. The film's performance has further strengthened Ranbir's position among the country's leading commercial stars.
The ranking highlights how the actor's box office journey has evolved over the years, particularly following the success of films such as Sanju, Brahmastra and Animal.
Ranbir Kapoor Reaches the Sixth Position
Ranbir Kapoor's cumulative Indian box office collection has reached Rs. 2,662.82 crore from 22 films, placing him sixth among the leading male celebrities in the ranking.
What makes this achievement particularly interesting is the number of films behind the total. Ranbir has reached this position with a comparatively smaller filmography than several actors ranked around him.
Aamir Khan, who occupies seventh place, has accumulated Rs. 2,312.61 crore from 31 films. Hrithik Roshan stands eighth with Rs. 2,298.88 crore from 28 films.
Ranbir currently leads Aamir by approximately Rs. 350.21 crore and Hrithik by Rs. 363.94 crore.
This places him ahead of two established performers who have enjoyed long and successful careers in Indian cinema.
His latest achievement also demonstrates how a handful of commercially successful films can significantly influence an actor's overall box office position.
Akshay Kumar Continues to Lead the Rankings
While Ranbir's rise has attracted attention, Akshay Kumar remains comfortably at the top of the all-time list.
Akshay has accumulated Rs. 5,954.80 crore across 124 films, giving him a substantial advantage over the other actors in the ranking.
Ajay Devgn occupies the second position with Rs. 4,668.40 crore from 98 films. Salman Khan follows in third place with Rs. 4,347.35 crore across 66 films.
Shah Rukh Khan holds fourth place with Rs. 3,902.47 crore from 62 films.
Interestingly, Ranveer Singh has secured the fifth position with Rs. 3,629.06 crore from just 18 films included in the ranking.
Ranveer's position is particularly noteworthy because his cumulative total is higher than those of several actors with longer filmographies.
All-Time Top 8 Male Celebrities at the Indian Box Office
The latest ranking presents an interesting picture of the commercial performance of Bollywood's leading male stars.
Rank | Actor | India Box Office Collection |
|---|---|---|
1 | Akshay Kumar | Rs. 5,954.80 crore |
2 | Ajay Devgn | Rs. 4,668.40 crore |
3 | Salman Khan | Rs. 4,347.35 crore |
4 | Shah Rukh Khan | Rs. 3,902.47 crore |
5 | Ranveer Singh | Rs. 3,629.06 crore |
6 | Ranbir Kapoor | Rs. 2,662.82 crore |
7 | Aamir Khan | Rs. 2,312.61 crore |
8 | Hrithik Roshan | Rs. 2,298.88 crore |
These figures represent the cumulative collections used for the Indian box office ranking, rather than individual film earnings or actors' personal income.
Animal and Ramayana Strengthen Ranbir's Box Office Position
Ranbir Kapoor's journey towards the top of the box office rankings has been supported by several successful theatrical releases.
Sanju, released in 2018, was an important turning point. The Rajkumar Hirani-directed biographical drama collected Rs. 342.53 crore nett in India and established Ranbir as a major commercial performer.
In 2022, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva added another significant success to his filmography. The fantasy adventure collected Rs. 257.44 crore nett in India.
However, Animal in 2023 marked an even bigger commercial breakthrough. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film accumulated Rs. 556.36 crore nett domestically, becoming one of the biggest hits of Ranbir's career.
Now, Ramayana – Part I has added another important achievement.
The mythological film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, entered the Rs. 200 crore nett club in India within its first four days. Its theatrical performance has helped push Ranbir's cumulative collections to the latest milestone.
Four Rs. 200 Crore Films Put Ranbir in Another Elite Club
Ranbir's achievements are not limited to the cumulative box office rankings.
With Ramayana – Part I joining Sanju, Brahmastra and Animal, he now has four films that have crossed the Rs. 200 crore nett milestone in India.
This places him alongside Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh in terms of the number of films in this particular collection bracket.
Salman Khan leads this category with seven films, while Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn have five each.
Ranbir's latest achievement also puts him ahead of Hrithik Roshan, who has three films in the Rs. 200 crore club according to the reported comparison.
What Makes Ranbir's Achievement Significant?
One of the biggest takeaways from this ranking is the changing nature of box office success in Bollywood.
Earlier, actors often depended on a long list of releases to build substantial cumulative collections. However, the performance of recent big-budget films has demonstrated how a smaller number of successful projects can considerably improve an actor's commercial standing.
Ranbir's filmography also includes projects from different genres, including biographical drama, fantasy, action and mythology.
This variety is important because it shows that his theatrical appeal is not limited to one particular type of cinema.
Another interesting factor is the increasing importance of large-scale theatrical releases. Films with strong audience interest, extensive distribution and wider market reach can generate significant collections in a relatively short period.
Nevertheless, cumulative box office rankings should be understood in context. The number of films, release periods, ticket prices, theatrical reach and individual film performances all influence these totals. They do not independently measure an actor's popularity or the profitability of every project.
Ramayana Could Become Another Major Milestone
With Ramayana – Part I performing strongly in theatres, Ranbir Kapoor has strengthened his position among India's leading box office stars.
His sixth-place ranking is already a significant achievement, especially considering that he has reached this milestone with 22 films in the reported calculation.
The next challenge will be maintaining this momentum through upcoming releases and expanding his commercial success across different audiences.
For now, Ranbir's rise above Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan represents an important moment in the current Bollywood box office landscape. His journey from Sanju and Brahmastra to Animal and Ramayana reflects a growing commercial presence that has firmly placed him among the industry's biggest theatrical performers.
With Rs. 2,662.82 crore in cumulative Indian box office collections, Ranbir Kapoor has made his entry into the all-time top six. His position in the rankings will be an interesting one to watch as his next films reach theatres.
