Who Rules the Bollywood Box Office?
Bollywood’s young stars Kartik Aaryan and Tiger Shroff have carved distinct niches—one with his romantic-comedy charm and the other with high-octane action. But who has the stronger box office pull? Let’s break it down with data!
1. Total Films & Box Office Collections
| Metric | Kartik Aaryan | Tiger Shroff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Films | 14 | 11 |
| Total Collections (₹ Cr) | 1058.45 | 945.59 |
| Average per Film (₹ Cr) | 75.60 | 85.96 |
| Highest Grosser | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (₹280.77 Cr) | War (₹318.17 Cr) |
Key Takeaway: Tiger has a higher average per film, but Kartik has more total films and collections.
2. Top 5 Highest-Grossing Films
Kartik Aaryan
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (₹280.77 Cr)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (₹185.63 Cr)
- Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (₹108.7 Cr)
- Luka Chuppi (₹94.91 Cr)
- Pati Patni Aur Woh (₹87.7 Cr)
Tiger Shroff
- War (₹318.17 Cr) – Biggest Hit!
- Baaghi 2 (₹164.69 Cr)
- Baaghi 3 (₹96.8 Cr)
- Baaghi (₹76.23 Cr)
- Student of the Year 2 (₹70.78 Cr)
Verdict: Tiger has the single biggest hit (War), but Kartik has more films crossing ₹100 Cr.
3. Genre Dominance
Kartik Aaryan
- Comedy-Romance: ₹265.95 Cr
- Horror: ₹280.77 Cr (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
- Comedy-Horror: ₹185.63 Cr (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2)
Tiger Shroff
- Action: ₹677.48 Cr (Baaghi series, War)
- Action-Romance: ₹109.12 Cr
- Drama-Romance: ₹70.78 Cr (SOTY 2)
Insight: Tiger is Bollywood’s action king, while Kartik thrives in comedy and horror.
4. Hit Ratio: Who’s More Consistent?
| Box Office Benchmark | Kartik Aaryan | Tiger Shroff |
|---|---|---|
| Films above ₹50 Cr | 57.14% | 63.64% |
| Films above ₹100 Cr | 21.43% | 18.18% |
| Films above ₹200 Cr | 7.14% | 9.09% |
Analysis: Tiger has a slightly better hit rate, but Kartik has delivered bigger hits recently.
5. Yearly Performance: Who’s on the Rise?
- Kartik Aaryan peaked in 2022-2024 (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 & 3, Satyaprem Ki Katha).
- Tiger Shroff had his best year in 2019 (War).
Trend: Kartik is gaining momentum, while Tiger needs another blockbuster.
Final Verdict: Who Wins?
✅ Tiger Shroff – Higher average, bigger solo hit (War), stronger action dominance.
✅ Kartik Aaryan – More total collections, recent success, versatility in genres.
Conclusion: Both are box office forces, but Tiger edges out in consistency, while Kartik is rising fast with broader appeal.