Superstar Aamir Khan has made box office collections history, starting with Lagaan' and leading all the way to his latest 'PK'. Aamir Khan is the founder of the Rs 100 crore club, the Rs 200 crore club and the humongous Rs 600 crore club. He has also created many other benchmarks in the movie industry and has constantly re-defined the parameters of mainstream Bollywood entertainment during his more than 27-year-old career. <br>As he celebrates his 50th birthday, we take a look at the superstar's top money-making movies at the box office. (PTI) -
<b>1. PK (Released on Dec 19, 2014)</b> <br>Aamir Khan excels in the title role, portraying a quirky and curious ‘alien’ who arrived on earth, and set out on a journey as he discovered the rules of earth that forced individuals to question their ideology on humanity in this blockbuster. A solid entertainer that entertained the masses and classes alike. </br> <br>Lifetime box office collections (India + Overseas): Rs 650 cr+, Opening Day: Rs 26.63 cr, Opening Weekend: Rs 95.41 cr, End of 1st Week: Rs 183.09 cr
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<b>2. Dhoom 3 (Released on Dec 20, 2013)</b> <br>Aamir put his own stamp on the Dhoom franchise. With well-toned physique and powerful stunts, Aamrir made you wonder, is there anything he can't do?</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections (India + Overseas): Rs 545 cr+, Opening Day: Rs 36.22 cr, Opening Weekend: Rs 107.61 cr, End of 1st Week: Rs 188.99 cr
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<b>3. 3 Idiots (Released on Dec 25, 2009)</b> <br>Aamir Khan, then 44, played the role of a young college student in the film that re-defined the parameters of the education system. </br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 202.95 cr, Opening Day: Rs 12.78 cr, Opening Weekend: Rs 40.65 cr, End of 1st Week: Rs 79.07 cr
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<b>4. Ghajini (Released on Dec 24, 2008)</b> <br>Aamir Khan's marketing brilliance was brought to the fore as the star went all out to publicise his sculpted body and unique hair cut. A commercial Hindi cinema at its best.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 114.00 cr
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<b>5. Talaash (Released on Nov 20, 2012)</b> <br>Though Aamir had portrayed the role of a cop earlier, he brought something new to the table with his spellbinding performance in this psychological thriller.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 93.40 cr, Opening Day: Rs 13.50 cr, Opening Weekend: Rs 47.10 cr, End of 1st Week: Rs 67.90 cr
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<b>6. Delhi Belly (Released on July 1, 2011)</b> <br>Producer Aamir Khan steps into a territory that is least expected of him in this expletive-ridden, daring, cheeky, irreverent, blasphemous, raunchy youth film.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 52.00 cr, Opening Day: Rs 7.15 cr, Opening Weekend: Rs 26.15 cr, End of 1st Week: Rs 35.02 cr
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<b>7. Taare Zameen Par (Released on Dec 21, 2007)</b> <br>Aamir made a dyslexic kid the focal point of the story and donned three caps – producer, actor and director. The movie heralded the arrival of a magnificent storyteller.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 37.35 cr
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<b>8. Fanaa (Released on May 26, 2006)</b> <br>Fanna is yet another landmark film in the remarkable and enviable repertoire of Aamir Khan the ACTOR.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 32.64 cr
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<b>9. Rang De Basanti (Released on January 26, 2006)</b> <br>Aamir plays a character at least a decade younger than his real age and creates social awareness about corruption in politics.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 31.03 cr
<b>10. Lagaan (Released on June 15, 2001)</b> <br>The only successful cricket-based film, it also proved that period films can work.</br> <br>Lifetime box office collections: Rs 25.91 cr </br> (Source: Bollywood Hungama)
