Rajesh Khanna Ruled The Box Office In 1971 With 10 Films In A Single Year! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)
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Rajesh Khanna is one of the biggest superstars and one of the earliest that Hindi Cinema witnessed. His stardom was unparalleled, and he was indeed one of the biggest box-office stars of his time. However, one of the biggest years of his career was 1971.
Kaka, made his Hindi film debut in the year 1966 with Aakhiri Raat, which was followed by three releases in 1969. The actor did not have any release in 1968. However, his stardom arrived in 1969 with the highest-grossing film of that year, Aradhna, which also starred Sharmila Tagore.
Rajesh Khanna’s 1971 Box Office
In the year 1971, Rajesh Khanna delivered 10 releases in a single year. A record which is very rare to achieve for superstars of today’s era! Out of them, he played a cameo in Guddi and played an extended role in Badnaam Farishte.Out of the remaining 8 films, 5 of them entered the list of the highest grossers of the year 1971.
Amar Prem superstar occupied five spots in the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year 1971. These five films collectively owned 51% of the cumulative collection of the top 10 films. The top 10 films of 1971 collectively earned 20.45 crore, and the five Rajesh Khanna films in these top 10 collectively earned 10.55 crore, a record very rare!
Check out the top 10 highest-grossing films of 1971 at the box office.
Haathi Mere Saathi: 3.5 crore*
Mera Gaon Mera Desh: 3 crore
Maryada: 2.25 crore*
Andaz: 2 crore*
Kati Patang: 1.9 crore*
Caravan: 1.80 crore
Hare Rama Hare Krishna: 1.70 crore
Sharmilee: 1.30 crore
Mela: 1.20 crore
Mehboob Ki Mehndi: 0.90 crore*
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
