Even in February 2026, the box office proves that Salman and Shah Rukh Khan are still the undisputed rulers of Bollywood. While new hits like Dhurandhar have made huge money from high ticket prices, the actual “footfalls”—the number of real people in seats—show the Khans are in a league of their own. Shah Rukh’s Jawan remains the only recent movie to dominate the all-time opening day charts, while Salman holds multiple spots on the list of most tickets ever sold. Newer stars might get the buzz, but the “Khans” still own the math when it comes to raw popularity.
Looking ahead, the industry is gearing up for a massive 2026 showdown. Salman Khan is eyeing a major comeback with his upcoming war film after a quiet period, while Shah Rukh Khan is set to shatter records on Christmas Eve with his action-thriller King. With huge sequels like Dhurandhar 2 also on the horizon for March, the competition is getting fierce. However, history shows that whether it’s a holiday release or a global blockbuster, the “King” and the “Bhaijaan” are the ones everyone else is still trying to catch.
