Akshay Kumar’s Top 10 Box Office Blockbusters Amid ‘Bhooth Bangla’ Release
The Khiladi is back! With ‘Bhooth Bangla’ dominating theatres, check out Akshay Kumar's top 10 biggest box office blockbusters.
Superstar Akshay Kumar has made a thunderous return to the horror-comedy genre with his latest release, ‘Bhooth Bangla’. The new Hindi movie, which hit theatres on April 17, marked the much-anticipated reunion between Akshay Kumar and veteran director Priyadarshan. Boasting a stellar ensemble cast that includes Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, the movie is currently dominating the box office and successfully bringing family audiences back to theatres in huge numbers.
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The movie has already crossed Rs 161.60 crore worldwide in its first ten days, with Rs 120.10 crore in India gross so far. As ‘Bhooth Bangla’ enjoys its strong box office run, it is the perfect time to dive into the Khiladi’s biggest commercial triumphs. Based on data from Sacnilk, here is a detailed breakdown of Akshay Kumar’s top 10 highest-grossing movies (ranked by worldwide collections).
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Without further ado, check out the list below:
1. 2.0 (2018)
Taking the top spot by a massive margin is the sci-fi action spectacle ‘2.0’. Directed by S. Shankar, it was released in cinemas on November 29, 2018. Starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson, the film served as a standalone sequel to the 2010 blockbuster ‘Enthiran’ (Robot) and featured a high-stakes battle between technology and nature. Akshay Kumar stepped into the shoes of the antagonist, Pakshi Rajan, a former ornithologist who transformed into a menacing aura-powered bird-man to wage war against cellphone users for harming avian life. To stop his catastrophic rampage, humanity’s only hope was the reactivation of the sophisticated android, Chitti. Mounted on an unprecedented scale, ‘2.0’ was a visual marvel that broke numerous box office records. According to Sacnilk, the film’s domestic run generated a staggering Rs 407.05 crore (India net). The film accumulated Rs 691.00 crore in worldwide gross collections, solidifying it as Akshay’s biggest box office juggernaut to date.
2. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017)
Tackling the pressing real-world issue of open defecation with a brilliant mix of satire and romance, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ remains one of Akshay’s most socially impactful blockbusters. The movie, directed by Shree Narayan Singh, was released on August 11, 2017. It also starred Bhumi Pednekar and Anupam Kher. The story revolved around Keshav, a middle-aged man who finally gets married to Jaya, an educated, progressive woman. However, marital bliss shatters when Jaya realises there is no toilet in Keshav's house, prompting her to leave him. To win his wife back, Keshav must fight deeply ingrained societal traditions, bureaucratic red tape, and his own stubborn family. The film struck a major chord with the masses, grossing an outstanding Rs 134.42 crore (India net) and a remarkable Rs 316.97 crore (worldwide gross).
3. Good Newwz (2019)
Right behind it is ‘Good Newwz’, one of Akshay’s slickest commercial crowd-pleasers. Directed by Raj Mehta and released on December 27, 2019, the comedy starred Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani and turned an IVF mix-up into a glossy ensemble entertainer. The plot follows two couples with the same surname whose fertility treatments get swapped, leading to escalating emotional and comic chaos. It concluded its theatrical run with an impressive Rs 205.09 crore (India net) and ended its global run with a stellar Rs 316.00 crore (worldwide gross), which means it trails ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ by the narrowest of margins on Akshay’s worldwide chart.
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4. Housefull 4 (2019)
Akshay’s box-office list would be incomplete without the ‘Housefull’ franchise, and ‘Housefull 4’ remains one of its biggest payoffs. Directed by Farhad Samji and released on October 25, 2019, the film featured Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda. A reincarnation-driven comedy that jumped between a royal past and a chaotic present, it followed three sets of couples whose destinies get hilariously entangled. Despite receiving mixed reactions from critics, the comedy franchise's loyal fan base flocked to the theatres. The film laughed its way to the bank, raking in Rs 210.30 crore (India net) and a massive Rs 296.00 crore (worldwide gross).
5. Sooryavanshi (2021)
‘Sooryavanshi’ was not just a hit; it was also one of the films that helped restore theatrical confidence in the post-pandemic period. Directed by Rohit Shetty and released on November 5, 2021, the action spectacle starred Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Jackie Shroff, while also bringing in Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh as part of Rohit Shetty’s expanding cop universe. The story followed anti-terror officer Veer Sooryavanshi as he raced to stop a major terror conspiracy. Despite operating under 50 per cent theatre occupancy restrictions in several major states during its initial release, the film defied the odds. It stormed the box office to collect Rs 195.55 crore (India net) and secured a massive Rs 293.00 crore (worldwide gross), single-handedly reviving the theatrical business.
6. Mission Mangal (2019)
One of the most satisfying entries in Akshay Kumar’s success streak is ‘Mission Mangal’, the 2019 ensemble drama directed by Jagan Shakti. Released on August 15, 2019, the film starred Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari and Sharman Joshi. A dramatic retelling of India’s crowning achievement in space exploration, ‘Mission Mangal’ served as an inspiring tribute to the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Akshay Kumar played Rakesh Dhawan, the mission director who, alongside project director Tara Shinde (Vidya Balan) and a team of resilient scientists, successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). The film beautifully showcased how the team overcame budget constraints, immense scepticism, and technical hurdles to make India the first nation to reach Mars on its maiden attempt. ‘Mission Mangal’ earned a solid Rs 203.08 crore (India net) and closed its global tally at Rs 291.00 crore (worldwide gross), becoming one of the most critically acclaimed hits of his career.
7. Housefull 5 (2025)
A newer entrant on the list is ‘Housefull 5’, which expanded the franchise into even more extravagant ensemble madness. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and released on June 6, 2025, the film starred Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever and others. This time, the setup moved into murder-mystery territory aboard a luxury cruise, with multiple impostors claiming the fortune of a dead billionaire. The film was even released in two versions with different climaxes. With its massive budget pushing the bounds, the film successfully minted Rs 183.38 crore net in India and closed out with a solid Rs 288.67 crore worldwide based on official Sacnilk data.
8. Airlift (2016)
Among Akshay’s more restrained dramatic triumphs, ‘Airlift’ remains a standout. Directed by Raja Krishna Menon and released on January 22, 2016, the political thriller starred Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur and followed Kuwait-based businessman Ranjit Katyal as he helps orchestrate the evacuation of Indians stranded during Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The film traded swagger for urgency and moral pressure, and the gamble paid off. The movie minted Rs 128.10 crore in domestic net collections and Rs 228 crore globally, making it one of Akshay’s most admired and commercially successful serious dramas.
9. OMG 2 (2023)
Released on August 11, 2023, ‘OMG 2’ proved that Akshay Kumar could still deliver a theatrical hit with an idea-driven film rather than a purely star-driven one. Directed by Amit Rai, the comedy-drama co-starred Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam and tackled sex education, shame and institutional hypocrisy through satire and courtroom drama. The story followed a father who took the system to court after his son was humiliated because of social ignorance around sexuality, while Akshay appeared in a spiritual guide role. Produced by Akshay Kumar, the movie earned high praise for handling a sensitive subject with maturity. It grossed Rs 151.16 crore (India net) and collected Rs 221.75 crore worldwide.
10. Rustom (2016)
Closing out the current top 10 is ‘Rustom’, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and released on August 12, 2016. The crime thriller starred Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa. It drew inspiration from the famous K. M. Nanavati case, reworking it into a polished courtroom-crime drama about a naval officer accused of killing his wife’s lover. The film gave Akshay one of his most dramatic roles of the decade and eventually earned him the National Award for Best Actor. Sacnilk’s reported figures put ‘Rustom’ at Rs 127.49 crore India net and Rs 216.35 crore worldwide.
While these were Akshay’s top 10 worldwide grossers, there are several other films that performed well at the box office. The 2012 movie ‘Rowdy Rathore’, starring Akshay alongside Sonakshi Sinha, earned Rs 133.25 crore in India and Rs 198 crore worldwide. It was directed by Prabhu Deva and followed Shiva, a petty thief who discovered he was the exact lookalike of the fearless but deceased police officer ASP Vikram Rathore. The film was packed with whistle-worthy dialogues and gravity-defying action scenes.
Another one of Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossers is ‘Kesari’. Directed by Anurag Singh, it was released in cinemas on March 21, 2019. Co-starring Parineeti Chopra, it brought to life one of the greatest and most inspiring last stands in military history – the Battle of Saragarhi. Akshay Kumar delivered a powerhouse performance as Havildar Ishar Singh, a fiercely valiant soldier of the British Indian Army who led a tiny contingent of just 21 Sikh soldiers against a massive invading army of 10,000 Afghan tribesmen in 1897. Resonating deeply with audiences, this intense historical war drama was a massive success, culminating its theatrical run with an impressive Rs 155.70 crore in India and Rs 208.80 crore worldwide.
As ‘Bhooth Bangla’ continues to draw massive crowds and climb the box office charts, it serves as a powerful reminder of Akshay Kumar’s enduring appeal. Looking at his top ten grossers – spanning the high-octane spectacle of 'Sooryavanshi', the razor-sharp social commentary of ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, and the laugh-a-minute chaos of the ‘Housefull’ franchise – it is clear that his versatility is his greatest asset. Whether he is championing a national achievement, delivering a poignant social message, or simply making multiplex audiences roar with laughter, the Khiladi of Bollywood has consistently proven his ability to rule the ticket windows.
With his latest horror-comedy reuniting him with Priyadarshan in spectacular fashion, it is only a matter of time before ‘Bhooth Bangla’ challenges these established milestones and rewrites this impressive top ten list.
