2024 is proving to be Rajkummar Rao’s year as the actor has delivered two back-to-back hits with Srikanth and Mr and Mrs Mahi. The actor, who has solidified his status as the most power-packed performer, has not only proven his star power but also his knack for choosing diverse and compelling roles that resonate with audiences and critics alike. While Srikanth saw Rajkummar Rao effortlessly play the role of the blind industrialist Srikanth Bolla, Mr and Mrs Mahi brought his acting prowess to the forefront. The films have not only showcased his versatility, but have also wreaked havoc at the box office. While Srikanth is inching towards INR 50 crore, Mr and Mrs Mahi became Rao’s best first day opening film with INR 6.85 crore, surpassing his blockbuster film Stree that opened with INR 6.82 crore.
While the success of Srikanth is sure to earn Rao several critics’ awards, the popularity of Mr and Mrs Mahi promises that the actor will get showered with several popular choice awards as well. Together, these films prove that Rajkummar Rao is his own biggest box office competitor. The films and its success also highlight why Rao is hailed as the Bollywood’s most reliable and bankable star as well as an economically viable actor for producers.
With two more releases lined up this year, Rao is poised to maintain the streak of his box office success. The actor is set to reprise his role of ‘Vicky’ in the upcoming horror-comedy Stree 2, while, he will be seen sharing the screen space with Triptii Dimri for the first time in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. The actor also has couple of other interesting projects in his pipeline, which he will announce soon!
