Andaz Apna Apna box office success: What Salman Khan, Aamir Khan's old Bollywood hit is doing right

Dubai: In an era dominated by VFX-laden spectacles and high-octane action dramas, it’s a 90s comedy—armed with goofy charm, slapstick humour, and two of Bollywood’s biggest stars in their prime—that’s stealing the show in India.

Rajkumar Santoshi’s Andaz Apna Apna, first released in 1994, is defying time and trends with its theatrical re-release earlier this week, quietly pulling audiences back to the cinema and giving newer films like Kesari 2 and Ground Zero some unexpected competition.

Starring Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in their only film together, this cult classic has minted Rs10.25 million in just four days. On Monday alone, it earned Rs50 lakhs, and trade insiders expect a spike on Tuesday thanks to discounted ticket pricing at PVR Inox chains. The charm clearly hasn’t worn off.

From slapstick one-liners to iconic characters like Crime Master Gogo and Teja, the film is a nostalgic time capsule that still connects with audiences across generations.

Many fans are showing up for the sheer thrill of watching the Khans share screen space—something that’s never happened since. The film’s re-release proves that charisma and comedy, when done right, never go out of style.

Back in 1994, Andaz Apna Apna barely scraped past the Rs50 million mark at the Indian box office and was considered a commercial flop. But over time, its hilarious dialogues, ensemble cast, and absurd plotlines have earned it a cult following—turning it into one of Bollywood’s most quoted and rewatched comedies.

With the re-release, its total Indian box office now stands at Rs60.4 million, according to reports. And while newer films ride on star power and social media buzz, Andaz Apna Apna is reminding everyone that some legends are timeless —and sometimes, it’s the old hits that hit hardest.