Deepika Padukone–Shah Rukh Khan Films: Without a doubt, any film paired with Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan is a guaranteed hit. From first stars to riveting thrillers, this pair has brought in some of Bollywood’s best performance. Let’s take a look at their collaborations from the box-office perspective.
Budget: ₹ 40 crore
Worldwide Gross: ₹ 152 crore
Highlight: The movie became a Diwali hit as it was Deepika’s debut opposite SRK. The dual role of Shantipriya and Sandy melted hearts in no time.
Budget: ₹ 115 crore
Worldwide Gross: ₹ 423 crore
Highlight: With quirk chemistry of SRK and Deepika as Rahul and Meenamma, this Eid blockbuster was an entire turnaround in the concepts of commercial cinema.
Budget: ₹ 150 crore
Worldwide Gross: ₹ 342 crore
Highlight: While some cringed in mixed reviews at the heist comedy opening huge, Deepika was appreciated for adding charm to the star-studded cast as Mohini.
Budget: ₹ 250 crore
Worldwide Gross: 1,050 crore
Highlight: Deepika, in the power-packed avatar of Rubai, stole the show in SRK’s comeback film, which turned out to be a global blockbuster.
Budget: ₹ 300 crore
Worldwide Gross: ₹ 1148 crore
Highlight: Deepika, as Aishwarya Rathore, had cameos deemed iconic, injecting the film with such emotional weight from within.
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The two will now get back together in King, along with Suhana Khan. Stakes are high and the budget huge, leading fans to expect yet another historic box-office record.
Total Budget: ₹ 855 crore
Total Gross: ₹ 3115+ crore
ROI: Over 3.6x returns
The Final Verdict: Deepika and SRK are not mere co-stars; they are the ultimate box-office combo of Bollywood.