From Kabir Singh to Padmaavat: Shahid Kapoor’s Top 5 highest grossing films

In the wake of the release of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, we look back at Shahid Kapoor's highest grossing films at the box office.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

February 9, 2024 - 3:00 PM IST

Shahid Kapoor started off by doing advertisements and music videos. He got his first break in Ken Ghosh’s youthful romance Ishk Vishk in 2003. From there onwards, the actor has made steady progress and today he is one of the most bankable stars. His latest release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya releases in theatres today. The film sees him star opposite Kriti Sanon, who plays a robot.

From Kabir Singh to Padmaavat: Shahid Kapoor’s Top 5 highest grossing films

Only time will tell whether the movie will turn out to be another success story for him. Meanwhile, let’s revisit Shahid’s 5 highest grossing films:

Padmaavat (2018)

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmaavat was a historical epic that featured Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh. The film was a commercial success as it earned a huge Rs. 302.15 crores. It also received critical acclaim for its performances and grandeur. Shahid succeeded to stand out despite the film also starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

Kabir Singh (2019)

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Bollywood debut Kabir Singh, which was the remake of his Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, was not only critically acclaimed but also a massive commercial success. It became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2019 by amassing Rs. 278.24 crores, thereby cementing Shahid Kapoor’s mark at the box office.

R... Rajkumar (2013)

Around a decade back was a time when hero-centric masala entertainers were in demand. Hence, a lot of actors were seen in that kind of cinema. Shahid Kapoor tried that in Prabhudeva’s R… Rajkumar, which also starred Sonakshi Sinha. The film became a decent success as it earned Rs. 66.1 crores at the box office.

Udta Punjab (2016)

In this crime drama about the drug menace in Punjab, Shahid Kapoor played the role of Tommy Singh, a troubled rockstar. The Abhishek Chaubey directed film received critical acclaim and earned Rs. 60.33 crores at the box office. Along with the film, Shahid performance of a difficult character was also praised by critics and audiences.

Haider (2014)

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Haider is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet. The film earned a lifetime number of Rs. 56.09 crores. Its critical acclaim and impact on Shahid’s career make it a significant entry. It is also considered one of his and Vishal Bhardwaj’s best works. The film also starred Tabu, Kay Kay Menon, Shraddha Kapoor, Narendra Jha and Irrfan Khan.

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