The Hindi box office continues to be a strong indicator of a star’s theatrical pull, with audiences turning up in significant numbers for some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. From Bollywood superstars with decades of audience connect to pan-India stars who have successfully expanded their reach beyond their home industries, these opening numbers reflect the growing scale of star-driven cinema in the Hindi market.
1.. Ajay Devgn – Drishyam 3 – ₹62 Crore
Ajay Devgn continues to enjoy a strong and consistent theatrical following, and Drishyam 3 further reflects that connection with its ₹62 crore Hindi opening. The film benefits from the immense recall and anticipation attached to the Drishyam franchise, while Devgn’s understated yet commanding screen presence remains a key part of its appeal. The opening showcases the enduring value of both the actor and the franchise
- Rocking Star Yash – Toxic – ₹55.40 Crore
Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic recorded a ₹55.40 crore opening in Hindi, further strengthening his position as one of Indian cinema’s prominent pan-India stars. Yash is the only South actor to have a ₹50 crore-plus opening in Hindi with a non-sequel film. Coming after the massive nationwide impact of KGF, the opening reflects the audience anticipation around Yash’s next big-screen outing. With this, Yash now has two ₹50 crore-plus openings to his name, further underlining the consistency of his theatrical pull. He is also the only Pan-India superstar to deliver a ₹50 crore-plus Hindi opening with a non-sequel film, making Toxic’s ₹55.40 crore debut particularly significant. What makes the number particularly notable is the scale of Yash’s Hindi-market pull, with a Kannada star commanding an opening of this magnitude in a market outside his home industry. It is a strong indicator of how far Yash’s stardom has travelled and the scale of theatrical interest he now commands across India.
3.Ranveer Singh – Dhurandhar 2 – ₹140 Crore
Ranveer Singh leads the list with Dhurandhar 2, which recorded a massive ₹140 crore opening in the Hindi market. The number is a testament to the anticipation around the actor and his ability to command a large theatrical audience. With every big-screen outing, Ranveer has continued to experiment with varied characters and larger-than-life roles, making him one of the most exciting theatrical stars of his generation.
- Allu Arjun – Pushpa – ₹72 Crore
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa marked a major turning point in the actor’s pan-India journey, opening to ₹72 crore in Hindi. What made the performance particularly significant was the strong connect he established with audiences outside the Telugu-speaking markets. The success of the film and its Hindi performance demonstrated that a strong character, coupled with a powerful screen presence, can transcend language and create a nationwide theatrical following.
- Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan – ₹65.60 Crore
Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan opened at an impressive ₹65.60 crore in Hindi, reaffirming the superstar’s extraordinary connect with the Hindi-speaking audience. The film arrived with immense anticipation around Khan’s return in a mass entertainer and quickly turned into a major theatrical event. The opening once again highlighted the sheer strength of Shah Rukh Khan’s name at the box office.
