Unbelievable, but Thugs of Hindostan collection just created this first record for Amitabh Bachchan
Thugs of Hindostan collection: Social media is filled with reactions about Thugs of Hindostan. Memes to jokes have virtually taken over the Internet after the surprisingly negative response from the critics and audiences. However, this Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif starrer has earned Rs 123 cr at the box office in four days! For any other actor, except Aamir Khan, that would count as a success! However, it is not Aamir that the focus is on, it is on Amitabh Bachchan. Fans would be shocked to find out what this newest statistic has revealed.
This stat will amaze you! It is not easy to believe this, but Thugs of Hindostan is the first Rs 100 cr film of Bollywood's Badshah, Amitabh Bachchan!. The versatile actor Amitabh Bachchan has been working in the film industry for more than 40 years and he has finally got a Rs 100 cr film! While Amitabh Bachchan has powered a huge number of iconic films and he is a household name even today, yet this is the first time Big B has entered the Rs 100 cr club. To give a fresh perspective, check out here a list of Amitabh Bachchan's films that stole the hearts of the audiences over the decades:
Sholay
Sholay is one of the best Bollywood drama film ever! This movie has action, emotion, revenge, and every element to make a great movie. It can still thrill, no end! The film revolves around Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan who are two best friends named Veeru and Jai respectively. Hema Malini as Basanti and Amjad Khan in a negative role as the iconic Gabbar Singh. This great film is directed by Ramesh Sippy. The film got an 8.2/10 IMDb rating. Image Source: YouTube
Deewaar
Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Deewaar stole many hearts at that time. The film was directed by the late Yash Chopra in 1975. 'Mere pass Maa hai' was one of the greatest dialogue in the film. It got an 8.1/10 rating from IMDb. Image Source: YouTube
Don
Don is a crime thriller action film directed by Chandra Barot in 1978. The film is written by Salim-Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar). In this film, Amitabh Bachchan played the role of an underworld character named 'Don'. The film has a 7.8/10 IMDb rating. Image Source: YouTube
Sharaabi
Sharaabi was a great Bollywood comedy film featuring Amitabh Bachchan as a drunkard, Jaya Prada, Pran, and Om Prakash. The film was directed by Prakash Mehra in 1984. The film has 7.4/10 IMDb rating. Image Source: YouTube
Agneepath
Agneepath was a great Bollywood drama film directed by Mukul S. Anand in 1990. The film features stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Danny Denzongpa. It has a 7.7/10 rating from IMDb. Image Source: YouTube
BLACK
Filmed under the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, BLACK (2005) was a great family drama film. Black showcased Rani Mukerji as a deaf-blind girl and Amitabh Bachchan as her teacher. The film got an 8.2/10 rating from IMDb. Image Source: YouTube