Top 10 Aamir Khan Highest Grossing Movies and Verdict

Aamir Khan is one of the most successful and influential actors in Indian cinema, known for his meticulous selection of roles and his ability to deliver films that not only resonate with audiences but also break box office records. His career spans over three decades, with a diverse range of films that have captivated viewers worldwide.

Among his most notable achievements is the creation of the Rs 2000 crore club with Dangal, a film that shattered numerous box office records globally, especially in China, where it became the biggest non-Hollywood import ever released. This film’s success highlights Aamir Khan’s ability to transcend cultural boundaries and appeal to a global audience.

Aamir Khan’s top-grossing films are a testament to his versatility as an actor and his knack for choosing projects that resonate with diverse audiences. His highest-grossing movies include Dangal, Secret Superstar, PK, Dhoom 3, and 3 Idiots, each of which has contributed significantly to his reputation as a box office magnet. These films have not only achieved commercial success but have also garnered critical acclaim, with many being recognized as blockbusters or all-time blockbusters.

Aamir Khan’s success is not limited to these films alone; his entire career is marked by a mix of critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies that have cemented his position as one of Bollywood’s most beloved and respected actors. This article will delve into the top 10 highest-grossing movies of Aamir Khan, exploring their impact on the film industry and their enduring appeal to audiences worldwide.

10. Fanaa (2006)

• Directed by: Kunal Kohli
• Written by: Story and Screenplay: Shibani Bathija, Dialogues: Kunal Kohli
• Produced by: Aditya Chopra, Yash Chopra
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Kajol
• Production company: Yash Raj Films
• Release date: 26 May 2006
• Running time: 169 minutes

• Budget: ₹30 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹105.48 crore
• Verdict: Hit

9. Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)

• Directed by: Advait Chandan
• Screenplay by: Atul Kulkarni
• Produced by: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Jyoti Deshpande, Ajit Andhare
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya, Mona Singh, Manav Vij
• Production companies: Viacom18 Studios, Aamir Khan Productions, Paramount Pictures
• Distributed by: Viacom18 Studios (North India), Red Giant Movies (Tamil Nadu), Geetha Arts (Telangana), Paramount Pictures (International)
• Release date: 11 August 2022
• Running time: 159 minutes

• Budget: ₹180 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹130 crore
• Verdict: Disaster

8. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)

• Directed by: Reema Kagti
• Written by: Additional Dialogues: Anurag Kashyap, Dialogues: Farhan Akhtar
• Screenplay by: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
• Story by: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
• Produced by: Ritesh Sidhwani, Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Rajkummar Rao
• Production companies: Aamir Khan Productions, Excel Entertainment
• Distributed by: Reliance Entertainment
• Release date: 30 November 2012
• Running time: 139 minutes

• Budget: ₹50 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹174.21 crore
• Verdict: Blockbuster

7. Ghajini (2008)

• Directed by: A. R. Murugadoss
• Presented by: Allu Aravind
• Screenplay by: A. R. Murugadoss, Aamir Khan
• Story by: A. R. Murugadoss
• Dialogues by: Piyush Mishra
• Produced by: Tagore B. Madhu, Madhu Mantena
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Asin, Jiah Khan, Pradeep Rawat
• Production company: Geetha Arts
• Distributed by: Indian Films (India), BIG Pictures (International)
• Release date: 25 December 2008
• Running time: 178 minutes

• Budget: ₹65 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹232 crore
• Verdict: Blockbuster

6. Thugs of Hindostan (2018)

• Directed by: Vijay Krishna Acharya
• Written by: Vijay Krishna Acharya
• Produced by: Aditya Chopra
• Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh
• Production company: Yash Raj Films
• Distributed by: Yash Raj Films (India), Phars Film (International)
• Release date: 8 November 2018
• Running time: 166 minutes

• Budget: ₹200–300 crore
• Worldwide gross: est. ₹346 crore
• Verdict: Disaster

5. 3 Idiots (2009)

• Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani
• Screenplay by: Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani
• Story by: Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, Chetan Bhagat
• Produced by: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani
• Narrated by: R. Madhavan
• Production company: Vinod Chopra Films
• Distributed by: Reliance BIG Pictures
• Release date: 25 December 2009 (India)
• Running time: 171 minutes

• Budget: ₹55 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹400.61 crore
• Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

4. Dhoom 3 (2013)

• Directed by: Vijay Krishna Acharya
• Written by: Vijay Krishna Acharya
• Story by: Aditya Chopra, Vijay Krishna Acharya
• Produced by: Aditya Chopra
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Jackie Shroff, Katrina Kaif
• Production company: Yash Raj Films
• Distributed by: Yash Raj Films
• Release date: 20 December 2013
• Running time: 172 minutes

• Budget: ₹100 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹556.74 crore
• Verdict: Blockbuster

3. PK (2014)

• Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani
• Written by: Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi
• Produced by: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani, Saurabh Shukla, Sanjay Dutt
• Narrated by: Anushka Sharma
• Production companies: Vinod Chopra Films, Rajkumar Hirani Films
• Distributed by: UTV Motion Pictures
• Release date: 19 December 2014
• Running time: 152 minutes

• Budget: ₹122 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹769.89 crore
• Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

2. Secret Superstar (2017)

• Directed by: Advait Chandan
• Written by: Advait Chandan
• Produced by: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Nittin Keni, Akash Chawla
• Starring: Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij, Raj Arjun
• Production companies: Zee Studios, Aamir Khan Productions
• Distributed by: Zee Studios International (Overseas)
• Release date: 19 October 2017
• Running time: 150 minutes

• Budget: ₹15 crores
• Worldwide gross: ₹969 crores
• Verdict: Hit

1. Dangal (2016)

• Directed by: Nitesh Tiwari
• Written by: Nitesh Tiwari, Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra
• Story by: Nitesh Tiwari (Curation), Divya V. Rao (Concept)
• Produced by: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Siddharth Roy Kapur
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim, Sanya Malhotra, Suhani Bhatnagar, Aparshakti Khurana
• Narrated by: Aparshakti Khurana
• Production companies: Aamir Khan Productions, Walt Disney Pictures India
• Distributed by: UTV Motion Pictures
• Release dates: 21 December 2016 (United States), 23 December 2016 (India)
• Running time: 161 minutes

• Budget: ₹70 crore
• Worldwide gross: ₹1,968−2,200 crore
• Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

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