5 Biggest Box Office Comebacks In Bollywood: From Shah Rukh Khan with Pathaan to Salman Khan with Dabangg

Comeback stories are always the best. Here we are going through some of the best comebacks from our beloved Bollywood Stars. Read on.

Seema Sinha
Written by Seema Sinha , Entertainment Journalist
Published on Mar 01, 2025 | 12:19 AM IST | 11.3K
Shah rukh khan, Salman Khan
Biggest comebacks in the history of bollywood (Credits: Yash Raj Films & Arbaaz Khan Productions)

Bollywood is known for its highs and lows. Sometimes, some actors enjoy a good phase while others experience a downturn. Here, we discuss some of the best comebacks in Bollywood history.

Shah Rukh Khan
King Khan, aka SRK, had a rough patch in Bollywood. After a string of underperforming films, his movie Zero was released, but it tanked at the box office. He took a break of 4 years and came back with Pathaan in 2023. The film was the first 500 Crore grosser in Bollywood and a record breaker at that time. Pathaan will always be remembered as the royal comeback of SRK.

Salman Khan
After a string of flops, Salman Khan acted as a cop in Dabangg. This mass masala entertainer marked Salman Khan's comeback after a long gap. Dabangg was successful due to its interesting storyline, music, and Salman Khan's portrayal of the cop, Chulbul Pandey. His performance was iconic, to be frank. Reprising Chulbul Pandey will be the toughest thing in Bollywood now.

Amitabh Bachchan
Mr. Bachchan found it very tough during his transition to character roles. Mohabbatein in 2000 was his comeback vehicle. He played his role to perfection, and the film became one of the biggest hits of the year. The success of this film paved the way for his new innings in Bollywood.

Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor faced a heavy setback with Jagga Jasoos. The film tanked at the box office because of its nature—a mix of musical, comedy, and emotions. The film's production delays contributed to its failure, a big setback for everyone involved. However, Ranbir Kapoor came back strongly with Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. One of the biggest blockbusters in the career of Ranbir Kapoor.

Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol's return to the big screen as Tara Singh was spectacular. The iconic reach of "Gadar" helped its sequel too. Tara Singh's arrival after 22 years was very well received at the box office. After the huge success of Pathaan, Gadar 2 also earned 500 Crore at the Indian box office. It was a year to be remembered.

Big stars can always make comebacks in Bollywood. Their long list of characters, which they have portrayed over the years, is still loved by many.

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Seema Sinha
Seema Sinha
Entertainment Journalist

Seema is a storytelling enthusiast. Beyond the academic hustle, she finds solace in the wo...

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