# Akshaye Khanna's Epic Rise: Second Only to SRK in the Rs 2000 Crore Club! Imagine dethroning Prabhas and Allu Arjun in a single year—**Akshaye Khanna** just did that, storming into Bollywood's elite **Rs 2000 crore club** with back-to-back 2025 blockbusters *Chhaava* and *Dhurandhar*, leaving fans stunned and charts rewritten.[1][2] Akshaye Khanna, long celebrated for his intense roles and understated charisma, has shattered expectations in 2025. Not a Khan or Kapoor, but this **"Dhurandhar" actor** raked in over Rs 2000 crore at the box office, securing his spot as only the **second Indian star** after **Shah Rukh Khan** to achieve this feat.[1][2] *Chhaava* and *Dhurandhar* weren't just hits—they were seismic events, blending powerhouse performances with massive audience pull that outpaced even South cinema giants like Prabhas and Allu Arjun.[1] What makes this milestone electric? Akshaye's strategic comeback with these films tapped into pan-India appeal, proving his versatility from indie gems to commercial juggernauts. Bollywood's box office landscape just got a fresh kingmaker, and 2025 will be remembered as **Khanna's year**.[2]
Akshaye Khanna dominating the box office – a 2025 legend in the making (Unsplash).
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1.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/not-khan-or-kapoor-but-this-dhurandhar-actor-enters-rs-2000-crore-club-after-shah-rukh-khan-article-153391316
2.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/shah-rukh-khan-is-not-alone-anymore-rs-2000-crore-club-has-a-surprising-new-member-with-two-big-2025-blockbusters/articleshow/126325450.cms
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