Dhurandhar to KGF Chapter 2: Sanjay Dutt achieves Rs 3,000 crore hit
Sanjay Dutt has notably given three consecutive Rs 1,000 crore hit films. His powerful performances in lead supporting and antagonist roles continued to enthrall the audience and became a huge success at the box office.
In the film industry, box office numbers often shape an actor’s perceived star power. For Sanjay Dutt, it has gone even further than this. The actor has always been a star, but his presence in recent films has established him star-status at the box office as well. Case in point: being the only Bollywood star with three films to gross Rs 1,000 at the worldwide box office.
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Only a few have managed to remain consistently relevant across eras like Dutt. Although he doesn’t headline films as often as some of his contemporaries today, his presence in big-ticket projects makes a strong impact. Over the past few years, the 66-year-old actor has quietly made an impressive string of films that have crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark globally, often in powerful supporting or antagonist roles.
the race started KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), where Dutt played the role of the dangerous Adhira. His brilliant screen presence and deep voice lent to the film, which grossed approximately Rs 1,215 crore worldwide.
he followed it youngStarring Shah Rukh Khan, where he appeared in an important supporting role. The high-octane action drama emerged as one of the biggest hits of its time, crossing the Rs 1,160 crore mark globally.
then came stalwart. Dutt starred in the Aditya Dhar directorial opposite Ranveer Singh. In the espionage thriller, he played a formidable antagonist, and garnered attention with his intense performance. The film grossed over Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, further strengthening its box office collection.
More recently, Dutt acted in Dhurandhar: Revenge, sequel to stalwart. He plays the role of SP Chaudhary Aslam in the espionage thriller. His performance in the film has attracted attention, however, as it has continued to earn a strong box office of Rs 919 crore so far and is heading towards the Rs 1,000 crore mark, which will further extend Dutt’s impressive streak.
into the Rs 1,000 crore club with four consecutive films (if you include the brief young role, and the fact that Dhurandhar 2 Almost There), Dutt’s run highlights that impressive performances in supporting roles can still capture the attention of mass audiences.
More than just numbers, Dutt’s recent filmography underlines his enduring screen presence, which continues to resonate with audiences, regardless of the size of the role.