In a year of big films starring big names, the three Khans emerged tops, once again. Cinematically, 2014 was packed with comedy, action and emotion - from Shah Rukh Khan's Happy New Year to Salman Khan's Kick, Hrithik Roshan's Bang Bang to Shahid Kapoor's Haider. Last, but certainly not the least was he third Khan, Aamir, and his year-end offering PK. Here's a look at 2014's top hits.
Happy New Year
Director Farah Khan's Happy New Year, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah, was the top grosser this year, minting over Rs 300 crores worldwide. The heist drama was filled with comedy, dance and music. Happy New Year set a new record for the highest opening weekend collection, making Rs 108.86 crores. Despite being hated by critics, it clinched the maximum number of trophies at the Stardust Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on December 14, including Film of the Year, Dream Director for Farah Khan, Star of The Year - Male and Best Actor - Thriller for Shah Rukh Khan and Star of The Year - Female for Deepika Padukone.
Kick
Superstar Salman Khan's Eid release KickKickJumme ki RaatDevilKick
Bang Bang
Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starred in the official Bollywood remake of the Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz blockbuster Knight and DayBang Bang
Singham Returns
Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor's Independence Day release was a story about an honest, dutiful officer. The hit team of filmmaker Rohit Shetty and actor Ajay Devgn delivered another blockbuster after the Golmaal series and the original Singham, hitting the jackpot with its sequel. Singham ReturnsAata Majhi Satakli
Queen
It was a year of fearless femmes. Kangana Ranaut ruled Bollywood after delivering a power-packed performance in Vikas Bahl's QueenQueenLondon Thumakda
Haider
Actor Shahid Kapoor's revenge drama HaiderHamlet
Mary Kom
Actress Priyanka Chopra's sports biopic based on boxing champ Mary Kom won her accolades. Priyanka convincingly played the role of a strong-willed young Manipuri woman who faced down all odds to pursue her passion and continued to box even after becoming a wife and a mother of two. Mary Kom released in 1,800 screens in the country and was a hit among the masses. Priyanka won the Stardust award for Best Actress - Drama, the first of what is expected to be a series of honours.
Ek Villain
Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor, shining lights of Bollywood's newest generation of actors, charmed the audience with their heart-wrenching performances in Ek VillainEk VillainTeri GalliyanHumdardZarooratAwari
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PK
Aamir Khan's PK