Akshaye Khanna Joins Elite 2000 Crore Club, First After SRK in Single Year

• Akshaye Khanna became the first Indian actor after Shah Rukh Khan to have films gross over 2000 crore worldwide in a single calendar year (2025).
• His blockbuster hits 'Chhaava' (809 crore) and 'Dhurandhar' (1167 crore) collectively crossed the 2001 crore mark.
• Khanna achieved this remarkable feat by portraying acclaimed villainous roles in both films, challenging industry norms.
• 'Chhaava' featured him as Aurangzeb, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, while 'Dhurandhar' saw him as Rahman Dacoit.
• This accomplishment underscores the power of strong acting and marks 2025 as the 'Akshaye Khanna Year'.

Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna breaks records, entering the 2000 crore club in 2025, a feat last achieved by SRK.