Salman Khan News / After back-to-back flops, this film brought Salman Khan's luck back

Salman Khan News: In 1989, Salman Khan made a grand entry into Bollywood with his blockbuster debut, "Maine Pyar Kiya." The film made him an overnight star, and in the 90s, several of his films, such as "Saajan," "Hum Aapke Hain Koun," and "Karan Arjun," were both hits and superhits. Salman became one of the most popular actors of that era. However, by the early 2000s, his hits began to decline, and Salman was looking for a superhit film.

"Wanted": A Turning Point in Salman's Career

"Wanted," released on September 18, 2009, catapulted Salman Khan's career to new heights. The film was a Hindi remake of the Telugu superhit "Pokiri" (2006), in which Salman played the dual role of a police officer and a gangster. The film was directed by Prabhu Deva, marking his Hindi film debut. Boney Kapoor produced it. Ayesha Takia starred opposite Salman in the lead role, while stars like Prakash Raj, Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar, Manoj Pahwa, Mahek Chahal, Aseem Merchant, and Indra Kumar also played important roles in the film.

Wanted's Earnings

According to SACNILC, "Wanted," made on a budget of ₹50 crore (approximately $1.5 billion), grossed ₹87.44 crore (approximately $1.8 billion) at the worldwide box office. The film's success once again made Salman a Bollywood superstar and gave a new direction to his career.

Salman's Blockbuster Run After "Wanted"

• Following the success of "Wanted," Salman Khan delivered back-to-back superhit and blockbuster films, making him the king of the box office. Some of his notable films include:
• Dabangg (2010): This film was a blockbuster, and Salman's iconic character, "Chulbul Pandey," won the hearts of audiences.
• Ready (2011): A comedy-action film, it was a superhit at the box office.
• Bodyguard (2011): This film further increased Salman's popularity.
• Ek Tha Tiger (2012): This was Salman's first film to enter the 100 crore club.
• Dabangg 2 (2012): The return of Chulbul Pandey also created a stir at the box office.
• Kick (2014): This film further strengthened Salman's action hero image.
• Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015): This film was not only a commercial hit, but its story also won the hearts of audiences.
• Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015): This film, starring Salman with Sooraj Barjatya, was also a superhit.
• Sultan (2016): This sports drama showcased Salman's acting abilities.
• Tiger Zinda Hai (2017): The sequel to 'Ek Tha Tiger', which proved to be a blockbuster.

Salman Khan's Box Office Reign

After "Wanted," Salman Khan not only established his dominance at the box office but also became one of Bollywood's highest-grossing actors. His films generated tremendous revenue not only in India but also abroad. Salman's fan following and his big-screen charm earned him the title "Bhaijaan."