Shah Rukh Khan Dominates the Top with Pathaan & Jawan

Two of the biggest blockbusters in recent times, Pathaan and Jawan, top the list with record-shattering Day 1 collections. Pathaan earned ₹57 crore nett in India on its opening day (₹68 crore gross), while Jawan followed closely with ₹65 crore nett, thanks to its wide release and SRK’s massive fan base. These films proved that Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback was nothing short of historic in Indian cinema.

Salman Khan & Hrithik Roshan Continue to Pull Massive Crowds

Bollywood megastars like Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan have consistently delivered strong opening day numbers. Movies like Bharat (₹42.3 crore), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (₹40.35 crore), and War (₹53.35 crore) demonstrated how festive releases and holiday weekends boost collections. Hrithik’s War especially made headlines with its slick action and wide reach across multiplexes and mass circuits.

Holiday Releases Still Rule Bollywood Box Office

Most of the top opening films benefited from strategic release dates like Republic Day, Eid, Diwali, and Independence Day. Films such as Thugs of Hindostan, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai collected over ₹40 crore on their first day due to these favorable holiday windows. The trend clearly shows how crucial release timing is for box office success, alongside strong pre-release buzz and star power.

South Indian Influence: Hindi Dubbed Films Are Game Changers

Not just Bollywood originals, but South Indian films dubbed in Hindi have disrupted the list in recent years. Movies like KGF Chapter 2 and RRR earned ₹50+ crore on Day 1 in Hindi alone. These pan-India releases are changing the definition of Bollywood success, proving content and style matter more than language barriers. Audiences now embrace larger-than-life action from all regions.

Top 20 Highest Opening Day Bollywood Movies (India Net Collections)