Akshaye Khanna Joins SRK's Elite Club: Crosses ₹2000 Crore in Single Year

• Akshaye Khanna becomes only the second Indian actor after Shah Rukh Khan to cross ₹2000 crore worldwide in a single calendar year (2025).
• This milestone was achieved through his antagonist roles in two major Hindi releases: Chhaava (₹809 crore) and Dhurandhar (₹1167 crore).
• Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, featured Khanna as Aurangzeb, while Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, saw him as Rehman Dakait.
• Shah Rukh Khan previously achieved this feat in 2023 with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, grossing ₹2685 crore globally.
• Khanna is the only non-Khan actor to reach this ₹2000 crore mark within a single year, setting a new benchmark.

Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna sets a new box office record, joining Shah Rukh Khan in the ₹2000 crore club.