1st Hindi films to earn ?100 cr, ?200 cr, ?300 cr star Aamir
Aamir Khan has featured in Bollywood films, which were the first to earn ?100 crore, ?200 crore and ?300 crore at box office. While 'Ghajini' was the first film to earn ?100 crore, '3 Idiots' was the first ?200 crore film. Aamir, who turned 52 on Tuesday, also featured in 'PK', which became the first film to earn ?300 crore.
Aamir Khan-starrer PK has become the first film to touch the Rs 300-crore mark in its box office earning in domestic markets.According to Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, the social satire which invited ire from several religious groups became the first Bollywood film to enter the Rs 300-cr club.Interestingly, the top three films to have first scored the 100, 200 and 300 crore milestone are all Aamir Khan starrers. #Ghajini first Hindi film to cross Rs 100 cr. 3Idiots first Hindi film to cross Rs 200 cr. #PK first Hindi film to cross Rs 300 cr," Adarsh tweeted.#PK creates History. Crosses ? 300 cr. [Week 3] Sun 11.58 cr. Grand total: ? 305.27 cr nett. India biz. ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER.#PK sets a new benchmark. Crosses ? 300 cr. HIGHEST GROSSER EVER [Hindi]. First *Hindi* film to attain this remarkable status.Aamir-starrer 'Dhoom 3' is second biggest earner with Rs 271.82 crore followed by Salman Khan starrer 'Kick' (Rs 244 crore) and Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' (Rs 228 crore).#Ghajini first *Hindi* film to cross ? 100 cr. #3Idiots first *Hindi* film to cross ? 200 cr. #PK first *Hindi* film to cross ? 300 cr."I had never in my wildest dreams thought this film will cross these numbers. It reinforces faith that content is king. We can continue making films we believe in. The messages I get are overwhelming. People are watching the film over and over again. It's humbling," the director said in a statement.The Rajkumar Hirani directed alien drama has been in the news for more than one reason. Soon after its release on Dec 19, the movie landed in a huge controversy, courtesy its sensitive content. Several Hindu outfits including Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad slammed PK for being anti-Hindu and demanded immediate ban. Theatres showing PK were also vandalised in some cities including Delhi, while Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir khan have been slapped with FIRs and PILs. However, people from all walks of life have liked the film for its entertainment value and social message. Even, in its third week the film is running to packed houses.  Also read:How PK hit the 300-cr jackpot Akhilesh Yadav says he downloaded PK Aamir Khan celebrates PK success 