Comparisons between Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor have become a frequent topic among Bollywood fans and trade analysts. Ranveer’s recent box office achievements, with stalwart Leaving all previous Hindi films behind in terms of revenue, this debate has been reignited.

The feat makes Ranveer the only Bollywood star after Shah Rukh Khan to cross the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide mark from a single film. success of stalwart has not only set a new benchmark in the industry but has also revived the discussion among fans and industry insiders on whether Ranveer or Ranbir is ruling the Bollywood box office.

The status of superstar is changing in Bollywood

For three decades the title of ‘Superstar’ was associated with Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Hrithik Roshan later joined the competition, but although he had the charisma, he could not match Aamir or Salman at the box office consistently.

Ranbir and Ranveer, who came into the scene after Hrithik, are being compared since the beginning of 2010. Both actors have become influential figures among young audiences through their acting, fashion and dancing, but each has developed a distinct public persona. His rise marked a change in Bollywood, as he brought new energy and modern sensibilities to the industry, coinciding with a generation looking for new types of heroes.

opposite personality

Ranbir is often seen as introverted and serious, often playing urban roles that focus on the inner journey of the characters he plays. In contrast, Ranveer’s approach is marked by high energy and wide appeal, which has turned him into a pop-culture icon. Their similar-sounding names and popularity among the youth, yet contrasting images have led the media and film industry to naturally compare the two. This ongoing comparison has become the main topic of Bollywood discussion, sparking debate on social media, trade circles and among fans.

box office competition

The comparisons between the two actors have changed over time. With each new film release, sometimes Ranbir leads the box office, while sometimes Ranveer steals the limelight. After the lockdown period, Ranveer’s career appeared to be at a standstill, while Ranbir held his own with his strong acting. Animal, BrahmastraAnd you are a liar and I am a liar.

However, Ranveer’s remarkable comeback stalwart has thrust it back into controversy, bringing comparisons back to the forefront.

rise to stardom

Ranbir debuted in 2007 SanwariyaDirected by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Ranveer entered the industry later, debuting in December 2010 band baaja baaraatYash Raj Films Production. While Ranbir’s first film was a failure, Ranveer was a surprise hit, enabling him to make an instant impact.

Although Ranveer is considered junior to Ranbir, both the actors soon established themselves as leading men. Their career graphs have often collided with each other in terms of critical acclaim and box office reach.

box office milestones

Ranbir had a lot of success in his early career. Beauties bewareReleased in 2008, it became his first hit. He maintained this rhythm for six years and joined the Rs 100 crore club in 2012. Barfi And is approaching the figure of 200 crores Crazy youthfulness in 2013. However, he also experienced several flops, including Besharam, RoyAnd Bombay Velvet,

On the other hand, Ranveer reached the 100 crore mark with his fourth film Ramlila In 2013, and their first big hit came Bajirao Mastani (2015). Ranveer’s films have sometimes flopped. However, before the lockdown, from 2010 to 2019, every year when Ranveer’s films were released, there was at least one successful film.

This consistency in delivering hits made Ranveer a bankable star, while Ranbir’s career was marked by high peaks and some notable valleys.

Post-lockdown

After the lockdown, Ranveer failed to make a splash at the box office in 2021 and 2022, while Ranbir’s films Brahmastra And you are a liar i am a liar Performed well. Notably, there are three different years in Ranbir’s career – 2015, 2017 and 2022 when none of his films were successful at the box office despite their release.

challenge to mines

Ranbir started challenging the established rules and the dominance of Hrithik Roshan early in his career. In 2009, Amazing story of strange love collected more than Salman Desired And partnerThis means that even then Ranbir’s films were making a place in the list of top films of the year, He has given Bollywood the highest grossing film of the year twice Sanju in 2018 and Brahmastra In 2022.

Ranveer, on the other hand, has demonstrated remarkable consistency at the box office, with eight of his seventeen films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, while seven of Ranbir’s twenty-one films have crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.

Even when Ranbir delivered the top film of the year, Ranveer’s combined collections for that year often surpassed his. For example, while Sanju Ranveer’s biggest personal hit of 2018 was padmavat And simba Together they did it better.

Recently Ranbir’s Animal (2023), was undoubtedly an all-time blockbuster. But it was not the biggest film of that year nor was he the biggest star of Bollywood.

Ranveer’s biggest film Dhurandhar is not only the biggest film of 2025 but also the biggest Bollywood film till date. and set a record by winning Pushpa 2With Rs 831 crore, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.

Ultimately, the ongoing debate on who is the bigger star continues to captivate audiences as both actors cross the boundaries of stardom and redefine success in Bollywood.