Box office collection 2019: Neither Ranveer Singh nor Akshay Kumar - These actors are the highest earners so far
Box office collection 2019: We are into the second quarter of 2019 and the year has started on a positive for Bollywood with many films like 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', 'Total Dhamaal' and 'Gully Boy' performing exceptionally well. But, what's new this year is the fact that while many big names have failed to set new standards, some conventional stars have broken the box office. Both Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar enjoyed success with Gully Boy and Kesari, respectively but none of the films managed to aggregate the kind of numbers expected from them. On the other hand, Anil Kapoor has managed to lure viewers with 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' and 'Total Dhamaal'. Here are the top 5 earning actors of 2019:
5. Ajay Devgn
After ending 2018 with a cameo in Rohit Shetty's Simmba, Ajay Devgn returned to the big screen with Total Dhamaal that earned Rs 153.97 crore at the box office, becoming one of the highest earners so far. This performance places the actor on the fifth spot, according to Bollywood Hungama. (Twitter)
4. Riteish Deshmukh
An unusual name of the list, Ajay Devgn's co-star from Total Dhamaal also has Rs 153.97 crore to his name. With Housefull 4 set to release later in the year, Riteish Deshmukh is only going to add to his star power. (Twitter)
3. Arshad Warsi
With all the talent Arshad Waris have, one feels that Bollywood hasn't been fair with him. But, the actor continues to entertain with his performances as he did in Total Dhamaal, again adding Rs 153.97 crore to his name. (Twitter)
2. Anil Kapoor
Like a wine, Anil Kapoor is getting better with age - both in looks as well as his selection of roles. While Total Dhamaal saw the funny side of the actor, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga addresses a sensitive issue. The actor has managed to rake in Rs 174.25 crore so far. (Twitter)
1. Vicky Kaushal
There was a time when Vicky Kaushal was playing small roles in films like 'Bombay Velvet' and 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana'. Now, he is the undisputed king of box office with 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' performing beyond everyone's expectations. The film earned a massive Rs 245.36 crore and is still the highest earner of the year. (Twitter)