Dharmendra, popularly known as the action king of Bollywood, created a ruckus at the box office in 1987. He single-handedly captured the box office in one stroke, knocking down Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. Do you know there are seven films of Dharmendra which were included in the list of 10 highest-grossing films of the year?
Hukumat: This 1987 action-drama directed by Anil Sharma starring Dharmendra and Rati Agnihotri in lead roles, became the highest-grossing film. It has also received highly positive response from critics and was remade in Tamil as Puthiya Vaanam.
Aag Hi Aag: This action film directed by Shibu Mitra, starring Dharmendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shatrughan Sinha, Chunky Pandey, Neelam, Richa Sharma, Shakti Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa in lead roles has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 1987 and became the fourth highest-grossing film of that year.
Insaniyat Ke Dushman: This 1987action drama, directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring, Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Raj Babbar, Sumeet Saigal, Dimple Kapadia, Anita Raj, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani, Smita Patil has become a commercial success at the box office and was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
Watan Ke Rakhwale: This 1987 movie directed by T Rama Rao starring Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Sridevi, Moushumi Chatterjee, Punit Issar, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan has received many positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. It became the 7th highest-grossing film of 1987.
Insaf Ki Pukar: This 1987, action/drama directed by T. Rama Rao starring Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Anita Raj, and Bhanupriya was also a major success at the box office. This film was remade in Tamil and Telugu as Guru Sishyan and Guru Sishyulu respectively.
Loha: This action thriller film, directed by Raj N. Sippy starring Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Karan Kapoor, Madhavi, Mandakini, Kader Khan and Amrish Puri, was the second hit movie of Dharmendra. It has also garnered positive feedback from critics and was a commercial success.
Jaan Hatheli Pe: This 1987 action drama directed by Raghunath Jhalani, starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jeetendra, Rekha and Raj Babbar in lead roles, is the 10th highest-grossing film of 1987. The film was a major hit at the box office and received positive reviews from critics.
Apart from these movies, veteran actor Dharmendra entered Bollywood with his film, Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in the year 1960 and has given back-to-back hit films for the last 6 decades. Even today, his stardom remains undiminished.
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