The Ultimate Box Office Battle of Two Powerhouse Performers

Bollywood’s rugged action heroes John Abraham (the franchise king) and Vivek Oberoi (the versatile performer) have had very different career trajectories. But when it comes to box office numbers, who packs a stronger punch? Let’s break it down with hard data!

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By The Numbers: Career Stats

Metric	John Abraham	Vivek Oberoi	Winner
Total Films	47	29	John
Total Collections (₹ Cr)	₹1,986 Cr	₹695 Cr	✅ John
Average per Film (₹ Cr)	₹42.27 Cr	₹23.98 Cr	✅ John
Highest Grosser	Pathaan (₹542 Cr)	Krrish 3 (₹245 Cr)	✅ John

Key Takeaway:

• John has more films and nearly 3x the total earnings
• His average per film is almost double Vivek’s
• John’s biggest hit (Pathaan) is ₹300 Cr bigger than Vivek’s best

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Top 5 Blockbusters

John’s Biggest Hits

1. Pathaan (₹542 Cr) – Spy thriller (extended cameo)
2. Dhoom (₹32 Cr) – Action franchise starter
3. Race 2 (₹100 Cr) – High-octane thriller
4. Satyameva Jayate (₹90 Cr) – Patriotic action
5. Ek Villain (₹42 Cr) – Romantic thriller

Vivek’s Top Performers

1. Krrish 3 (₹245 Cr) – Superhero blockbuster
2. Shootout at Lokhandwala (₹31 Cr) – Crime drama
3. Grand Masti (₹100 Cr) – Adult comedy
4. Company (₹14 Cr) – Gangster classic
5. Saathiya (₹30 Cr) – Romantic drama

Verdict:

• John dominates action franchises
• Vivek shines in superhero films and intense dramas

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Genre Dominance

John’s Strengths

✔ Action (₹542 Cr) – Pathaan, Dhoom
✔ Thriller (₹100 Cr) – Race 2
✔ Patriotic (₹90 Cr) – Satyameva Jayate

Vivek’s Strengths

✔ Superhero (₹245 Cr) – Krrish 3
✔ Crime Drama (₹31 Cr) – Shootout at Lokhandwala
✔ Adult Comedy (₹100 Cr) – Grand Masti

Insight:

• John = Big-budget action king
• Vivek = Versatile performer with cult hits

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Hit Ratio Comparison

Box Office Benchmark	John	Vivek
Films above ₹50 Cr	19.1%	6.9%
Films above ₹100 Cr	6.4%	6.9%
Films above ₹200 Cr	2.1%	3.4%

Analysis:

• John has 3x more ₹50 Cr+ hits
• Vivek slightly leads in premium benchmarks due to fewer releases

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Final Verdict

✅ John Abraham – Higher total, bigger franchises, action king
✅ Vivek Oberoi – Strong in niche genres, needs comeback hit

Conclusion:

• For box office dominance → John
• For cult classics & versatility → Vivek