These days, there’s a lot of discussion among cinephiles about South Indian cinema surpassing Bollywood. South Indian films are now becoming pan-Indian and are becoming popular with Hindi audiences. Furthermore, these films are also achieving record-breaking box office collections. Therefore, comparisons between Bollywood and South Indian cinema are inevitable. Today, we’ll tell you about a record that remains firmly held by Bollywood, with only one name from South Indian cinema.
Top 5 actors who joined the RS 600 crore club
Previously, there was talk of the Rs 100 crore club and the RS 200 crore club, but now that films are being made with higher budgets, there’s talk of the Rs 500 crore and Rs 1000 crore clubs. Today, we’ll tell you about those Indian actors whose Hindi films broke into the 600 crore club.
According to Bollywood Hungama, only five Hindi films have entered Rs 600 crore club so far. Interestingly, only one film from the South is on the top five list, while the remaining four are from Bollywood.
This list includes five films that were released in multiple languages pan India, but only the Hindi version’s earnings figures have been taken here.
Vicky Kaushal – Chhaava
“Chhaava,” a film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, was released in theatres on February 14, 2025. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film broke several records for earnings. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film grossed a total of Rs 600.10 crore at the box office. It took a total of 65 days for Chhaava to reach the Rs 600 crore club.
Rajkummar Rao – Stree 2
Maddock Supernatural Universe’s horror-comedy film Stree 2 stars Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. The film was well-received by audiences. Released on August 15, 2024, it grossed ₹627.02 crore at the box office. ‘Stree 2’ entered the Rs 600 crore club in 39 days.
Allu Arjun – Pushpa 2: The Rule
“I am not flower, I am fire…” No one has forgotten this dialogue to this day. Released in theatres on December 5, 2024, Allu Arjun’s starrer was well-received by Hindi audiences. This is why the Hindi version of the film earned more than the South Indian version. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the Hindi version of “Pushpa 2” earned a total of Rs 830.10 crore in India.
Pushpa: The Rule joined the Rs 600 crore club in just 13 days.
Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan
Of the three Khans of Bollywood, only Shah Rukh Khan’s name is in the Rs 600 crore club. His film “Jawan,” released theatrically on September 7, 2023, grossed Rs 643.87 crore at the Indian box office. It took 25 days for “Jawaan” to reach the Rs 600 crore mark.
Ranveer Singh – Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5, 2025. Starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film has grossed a total of Rs 894.45 crore at the Indian box office. It took just 19 days for “Dhurandhar” to reach the Rs 600 crore club.
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