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Wanted: Salman Khan's Box Office Second Innings
22 Dec
Summary
- Wanted marked Salman Khan's career comeback after many flops.
- Ayesha Takia was cast after Katrina Kaif's suggestion was rejected.
- The film grossed nearly Rs. 100 crores worldwide, a major hit.
Producer Boney Kapoor has shared behind-the-scenes details of the 2009 action film Wanted, which marked a significant career resurgence for Salman Khan. The film, a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Pokiri, is credited with initiating Khan's unparalleled box office run throughout the 2010s.
Kapoor recounted arranging screenings of the original film for Khan, who eventually agreed to star. Prabhu Deva was then brought on board to direct. Discussions around the female lead involved Salman Khan's suggestion of Katrina Kaif, but Kapoor opted for Ayesha Takia to create a fresh on-screen pairing.
Released on September 18, 2009, Wanted achieved massive commercial success, grossing close to Rs. 100 crores worldwide. This triumph re-established Salman Khan as a formidable action star and led to a series of subsequent blockbusters, cementing his position as one of Bollywood's leading actors.
