Indian
box office success is no longer limited by language or geography. Films that are good, work through word of mouth not just in India, but globally. A select group of Indian actors, including Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan have now crossed the extraordinary Rs 1,200 crore global gross mark, placing them in an elite club that shows their films have scale, ambition, and worldwide appeal. Pan-India blockbusters to films that dominated overseas markets, these stars have shown the world what true event cinema looks like.Here’s a closer look at the eight actors who are part of the exclusive Rs 1,200-crore club and the films that took them there.
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh joined the latest sensation, the Rs 1,200 crore club, with
Dhurandhar, a high-octane espionage thriller that delivered massive global numbers. The film’s scale, repeat value, and strong overseas response pushed it past the milestone. For Ranveer, it marked a shift from star-driven hits to true event cinema with sustained box office legs. The success reaffirmed his ability to headline big-budget spectacles with long theatrical runs.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan shattered records with
Pathaan and later
Jawan, both storming past Rs 1,200 crore worldwide in a single year. These films marked a powerful career resurgence powered by mass appeal, pan-India reach, and global fandom. SRK’s return proved that star power, when paired with scale, spectacle, and smart marketing, still commands the worldwide market like no other.
Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan was the first Indian actor to cross Rs 1,200 crore globally with
Dangal. Driven by extraordinary word of mouth and a historic performance in China, the film redefined the ceiling for Indian cinema overseas. The success reinforced Aamir’s reputation for combining strong storytelling with unprecedented long-term box office endurance, setting a benchmark few have matched since.
Prabhas
Prabhas became a global phenomenon with
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, one of Indian cinema’s biggest earners ever. Crossing Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, the film turned Prabhas into a pan-Indian and international star overnight. Its success established the modern template for big-budget franchise filmmaking in India and changed how audiences perceived Indian spectacle cinema.
Yash
Yash entered the Rs 1,200 crore club with
KGF: Chapter 2, a sequel that exploded beyond language barriers. Combining mass storytelling, aggressive marketing, and massive repeat audiences, the film rewrote benchmarks for Kannada cinema. Its global run turned Yash into one of India’s most bankable pan-Indian stars and proved that regional cinema could dominate the national and international box office.
Ram Charan
Ram Charan joined the elite Rs 1,200 crore club through
RRR. His physical transformation, emotional depth, and commanding screen presence earned global recognition. The runaway success of the film positioned Ram Charan as a true global star, opening doors well beyond traditional Indian box office boundaries.
Jr NTR
Jr NTR also crossed Rs 1,200 crore worldwide with
RRR, SS Rajamouli’s epic action drama that became a global pop-culture moment. The film’s massive overseas success, particularly in the US and Japan, elevated Jr NTR’s international profile. His performance helped prove that Indian actors and narratives could resonate strongly across cultures without compromise.
Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun shattered records with
Pushpa 2: The Rule, which surged past Rs 1m200 crore globally. The film’s mass appeal, iconic characterisation, and unprecedented dominance in the Hindi belt turned it into a cultural phenomenon. With this success, Allu Arjun firmly established himself as one of India’s biggest cross-market superstars.