Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are two of the most successful and popular actors in Bollywood. Over the years, they have created a huge fan following with their exceptional acting skills, charm, and personality. While both have achieved massive success and have a significant impact on Indian cinema, the debate over who is the better actor between the two has always been a topic of discussion among their fans and the film fraternity. In this article, we will take a closer look at the careers of these two iconic actors, compare their achievements, and analyze their contributions to Indian cinema.

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First 5 Movie Release Analysis..

Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan both had humble beginnings in the film industry. Looking at their first five movie releases, Shahrukh Khan seems to have had a better start in terms of box office collections. His debut movie “Deewana” collected 7.75 Cr. and his subsequent releases also managed to earn decently, with an average collection of 3.20 Cr. Aamir Khan’s debut movie “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” was a blockbuster hit and collected 4.90 Cr., but his other movies like “Raakh”, “Love Love Love”, and “Deewana Mujhsa Nahi” could not perform well and earned an average collection of 1.95 Cr. overall for his first five movies. Despite a slow start for Aamir, both actors have proven themselves to be some of the biggest stars in Bollywood today.

Shahrukh Khan

• Deewana (1992) – 7.75 Cr.
• Chamatkar (1992) – 2.75 Cr.
• Dil Aashna Hai (1992) – 1.25 Cr.
• Raju Ban Gaya Gentelman (1992) – 2.50 Cr.
• Maya Memsaab (1993) – 1.78 Cr.

Total – 16.03 Cr.   Average : 3.20 Cr.

Aamir Khan

• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) – 4.90 Cr.
• Raakh (1989) – 0.50 Cr.
• Love Love Love (1989) – 1.55 Cr.
• Tum Mere Ho (1990) – 1.73 Cr.
• Deewana Mujhsa Nahi (1990) – 1.07 Cr.

Total – 9.75 Cr.   Average : 1.95 Cr.

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Latest 5 Movie Release Analysis..

When it comes to their latest five movies, both Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan have given some noteworthy performances. Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan, which was released in 2023, stands at the top of his latest five movies list with a whopping collection of 542.20 Cr. However, his 2018 release Zero failed to make a significant impact on the box office with a collection of 97.50 Cr. In contrast, Aamir Khan’s latest movie, Laal Singh Chadda, which was released in 2022, collected 58.72 Cr. Though this number is lower than Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan, Aamir Khan’s previous movies have performed exceptionally well, especially Dangal (2016) and PK (2014), which collected 386.68 Cr. and 340.80 Cr. respectively, making his total collection for the latest five movies 1000.79 Cr. with an average collection of 200.15 Cr.

Shahrukh Khan

• Pathaan (2023) – 542.20 Cr,
• Zero (2018) – 97.50 Cr.
• Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) – 63.41 Cr.
• Raees (2017) – 137.51 Cr.
• Dear Zindagi (2016) – 68.16 Cr.

Total – 908.78 Cr.   Average : 181.75 Cr.

Aamir Khan

• Laal Singh Chadda (2022) – 58.72 Cr.
• Thugs Of Hindostan (2018) – 151.19 Cr.
• Secret Superstar (2017) – 63.40 Cr.
• Dangal (2016) – 386.68 Cr.
• PK (2014) – 340.80 Cr.

Total – 1000.79 Cr.   Average : 200.15 Cr.

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Top 5 Highest Grosser Movie Analysis..

Shahrukh Khan’s highest-grosser movie is Pathaan, released in 2023, which collected Rs. 542.20 crore at the box office. Chennai Express, a romantic action-comedy, stands at the second position with a collection of Rs. 227.13 crore. Happy New Year, Dilwale, and Raees, are some of his other top-grossing movies. Although before Pathaan, Shahrukh Khan has not delivered a blockbuster in recent years, his immense popularity and loyal fan base continue to make him one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema.

Dangal, released in 2016, was a biographical sports drama based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat. The movie collected a whopping Rs. 386.68 crore at the Indian box office and an additional Rs. 2022.57 crore worldwide. PK, Aamir’s satirical comedy-drama, stands at the second position with a lifetime collection of Rs. 340.80 crore. Dhoom 3, 3 Idiots, and Thugs of Hindostan, are some other movies that have contributed to Aamir Khan’s success in the box office.

Shahrukh Khan

• Pathaan (2023) – 542.20 Cr,
• Chennai Express (2013) – 227.13 Cr.
• Happy New Year (2014) – 204.00 Cr.
• Dilwale (2015) – 148.72 Cr.
• Raees (2017) – 137.51 Cr.

Total – 1259.56 Cr.   Average : 251.91 Cr.

Aamir Khan

• Dangal (2016) – 386.68 Cr.
• PK (2014) – 340.80 Cr.
• Dhoom 3 (2013) – 284.27 Cr.
• 3 Idiots (2009) – 202.57 Cr.
• Thugs Of Hindostan (2018) – 151.19 Cr.

Total – 1365.51 Cr.   Average : 273.10 Cr.

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Top 5 Solo Performer Movie Analysis..

When it comes to solo performances, both actors have had some of their best box office collections in movies where they have performed alone, such as Chennai Express for Shahrukh Khan and Dangal for Aamir Khan. Overall, both actors have contributed immensely to the Indian film industry and will always remain legends in their own right.

Shahrukh Khan

• Chennai Express (2013) – 227.13 Cr.
• Raees (2017) – 137.51 Cr.
• Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) – 120.85 Cr.
• Zero (2018) – 97.50 Cr.
• Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) – 86.78 Cr.

Total – 669.77 Cr.   Average : 133.95 Cr.

Aamir Khan

• Dangal (2016) – 386.68 Cr.
• PK (2014) – 340.80 Cr.
• Ghajini (2008) – 114.67 Cr.
• Talaash (2012) – 91.85 Cr.
• Secret Superstar (2017) – 63.40 Cr.

Total – 997.40 Cr.   Average : 199.48 Cr.

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Over All Box – Office Collection Analysis..

Shahrukh Khan

• Total Movie : 61
• Total Collection : 3072.82 Cr.
• Average Collection : 50.37 Cr.
• Total 100 Cr. Club Movies : 08
• Actor Rank : 04

Aamir Khan

• Total Movie : 90
• Total Collection : 805.46 Cr.
• Average Collection : 8.94 Cr.
• Total 100 Cr. Club Movies : 06
• Actor Rank : 25