5 films that made Salman Khan Bollywood’s biggest star

The reinvention of Salman Khan began with Prabhudeva’s directorial, Wanted (2009). And the Khan has not looked back since then. We bring you five films since 2009 that cemented Salman’s position and made him film industry’s biggest star at present.

Wanted

Wanted: The film made Salman a darling of single-screen theatres once again. With its whistle-a-minute dialogues and action, the film became a money spinner. It earned Rs 61 crore in 2009, which may not sound a lot today but was big money back then.

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Dabangg

Dabangg and Dabangg 2: At box office figures of Rs 141 and Rs 154 crore, these films ensured that multiplex audience was digging Bhai as much as those thronging single-screen theatres. And he got a franchise all his own too!

Ek Tha Tiger

Ek Tha Tiger: This Salman blockbuster made critics happy too. It also started his relationship with director Kabir Khan and together they will give the biggest hit of Salman’s career 2.0 in 2015.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Bajrangi Bhaijaan: With this film, Salman gave his image a much-needed makeover and also earned a phenomenal Rs 321 crore. His role of Bajrangi also fetched him a string of awards.

Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo

Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo: Sooraj Barjatya is to Salman’s career what Yashraj is to Shah Rukh’s. With PRDP, Salman’s Prem was back and that was something to cheer about. The film was panned by critics but still made Rs 213 crore at box office.