What is the trend of cameos in Bollywood's 100-crore films?

Cameos have become a common occurrence in Bollywood's highest-grossing films, with 41 out of 132 movies crossing the ₹100 crore mark featuring at least one major star in a mini-role.

How have Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's friendship been celebrated through cameos?

Salman Khan made a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's film Tubelight, while Shah Rukh Khan appeared in Salman's film Jawan, celebrating their revived friendship on the big screen.

Which Bollywood universes have seen cross-over cameos?

The Rohit Shetty Cop Universe and the YRF Spy Universe have featured several cross-over cameos, with stars like Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan making appearances in each other's films.

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Cameos Galore: Bollywood's 100-Crore Club Embraces Star-Studded Surprises

7 Nov, 2025

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Summary

41 out of 132 Bollywood films grossing over ₹100 crores featured cameos
Cameos range from voiceovers, song performances to biopic appearances
Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar among stars making cameos

Cameos Galore: Bollywood's 100-Crore Club Embraces Star-Studded Surprises

As of November 2025, the trend of cameos in Bollywood's highest-grossing films has become increasingly prevalent. A recent analysis shows that 41 out of the 132 Hindi movies that have crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the box office have featured at least one prominent star in a minor role.

These cameos have taken various forms, from voiceovers and song performances to blink-and-miss appearances and even biopic roles. For instance, Jackie Shroff's voice was featured on a GPS machine in the comedy film Total Dhamaal, while Kareena Kapoor Khan was shown playfully altering her voice to tease Salman Khan in Bodyguard.