​'Pathaan', 'Fan', 'Happy New Year: Shah Rukh Khan movies with the highest openings

​Box office collections are indicative of the audience's acceptance of a film. Indirectly, it defines the fan following of the particular actor. With the Hindi film industry struggling to reach numbers at the box office, Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Pathaan' marks the return of the actor on the big screen in a full-fledged role after 4 years and breaks several records. Here, we bring you the list of Shah Rukh Khan's films with the highest openings.

Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film 'Dunki' was released on December 21st. The film received a great response from the audience, and fans have ensured that the opening of the latest release is nothing short of a celebration. Dunki' is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani. It is a heartwarming tale of four friends who dream of settling down in London for a better life but have to undertake an arduous yet life-changing journey to reach their goal.

​Directed by Farah Khan, Shah Rukh Khan starrer film 'Happy New Year' opened to a massive Rs. 44.97 crore on day 1. It also starred Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood, and Vivaan Shah. The film made a place in the hearts of the audience, and its box-office performance was proof. It was released on October 24, 2014.

Shah Rukh Khan saw box office success in Rohit Shetty's 'Chennai Express'. The romantic comedy saw Deepika Padukone opposite Khan and marked Shetty and Khan's first collaboration. The film revolves around a rich man who accidentally boards the eponymous train and journeys from Mumbai to Rameswaram with the daughter of an influential don.

Directed by Rahul Dholakia, 'Raees' showed Shah Rukh Khan in all his swag and glory. He played the role of a bootlegger named Raees Alam in the film. It shows his fight against an ACP to keep his trade alive. The film did get a good footfall on day 1, collecting Rs. 20.42 crore. It also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mahira Khan in the lead roles.

In the film, Shah Rukh Khan was seen playing a dwarf man. It also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in pivotal roles. While the film opened with Rs. 19.35 crore at the box office, it did not impress both critics and audiences with its plot. Released on December 21, 2018, 'Zero' revolves around a short man who, after having difficulty finding a marriage partner, finds a companion in an NSAR scientist.

Shah Rukh Khan starrer film 'Fan' recorded Rs. 19.20 crore on its opening day. Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Khan in a dual role as film star Aryan Khanna and his obsessive fan Gaurav Chandna. The film opened to positive reviews from critics, who praised Khan's performance. It was directed by Maneesh Sharma and co-written by Sharma and Habib Faisal.