Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma starrer "Sultan" is on a record-smashing spree at the box office. "Sultan," which is the only Bollywood film to earn over Rs. 30 crore in first five days, is all set to shatter the first-week box office collection record of Aamir Khan's "Dhoom 3" and Salman's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan."
"Dhoom 3" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" are the top two biggest first-week grossers, with a box office collection of Rs. 188.9 crore and Rs. 184.62 crore, respectively. "Sultan" will beat the seven days box office collection record of "Dhoom 3" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" with its six-day earnings.
Till Saturday, "Sultan" minted Rs. 142.62 crore and adding Sunday's collection, which is Rs. 38.21 crore, the five-day total stands at over Rs. 180.36 crore. With its five-day (extended opening weekend) figure, "Sultan" has kicked Hrithik Roshan's "Bang Bang," which earned Rs. 134.45 crore, out of the top first-week highest box office collection list.
"#BoxOffice @BeingSalmanKhan 's #Sultan collects Rs. 180.36 cr. Day 1 ₹36.54cr Day 2 ₹37.32cr Day 3 ₹31.67cr Day 4 ₹36.62cr Day 5 ₹ 38.21cr," trade website Bollywood Hungama tweeted the opening weekend box office collection of "Sultan."
"#Sultan creates HISTORY... Had an UNPRECEDENTED 5-day weekend... Raises the bar for Hindi film biz... It's a MONSTROUS HIT!" trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, adding: "What's REMARKABLE is that #Sultan has crossed *lifetime biz* of several biggies in just 5 days... All set for ₹ 200 cr... WOW!"
The biggest grosser of 2016, "Sultan," is now approaching the Rs. 200 crore mark in India with its nett income. "Sultan" will soon set another record by earning Rs. 200 crore in seven days of theatrical run.
Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, "Sultan" features Anushka and Salman in the lead role, while Randeep Hooda, Amit Sadh and Kumud Mishra are the supporting actors.
Here is the list of top 10 highest first week grosser of all time:
| Movie | Release Date | Opening Week Earnings in Rs. Crore |
| Dhoom 3 | Dec. 20, 2013 | 188.9 |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | July 17, 2015 | 184.62 |
| PK | Dec. 19, 2014 | 183.09 |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Nov. 12, 2015 | 172.82 |
| Krrish 3 | Nov. 1, 2013 | 166.52 |
| Kick | July 25, 2014 | 164.09 |
| Happy New Year | Oct. 24, 2014 | 157.57 |
| Chennai Express | Aug. 9, 2013 | 156.70 |
| Ek Tha Tiger | Aug. 15, 2012 | 154.21 |
| Bang Bang | Oct. 2, 2014 | 135.45 |
