Actor

Anil Kapoor: Movies & Box Office

films: 102
on screen: 1982–2026
box office: $342M
average score: 51

Born: December 24, 1956 (age 69)
Birthplace: Bombay, Bombay State, India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Citizenship: India
Occupations: Actor, Film producer
Years active: 1977-present
Spouses: Sunita Bhavnani
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Anil Kapoor Movies

The highest-rated films Anil Kapoor is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Malang (2020) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Anil Kapoor's Career in Numbers

Anil Kapoor's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Anil Kapoor works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shakti (1982) to Subedaar (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Anil Kapoor Movies by Decade

1980s 23
1990s 29
2000s 22
2010s 12
2020s 8

The 1990s were Anil Kapoor's busiest decade, with 29 films.

Anil Kapoor Movies by Genre

Drama 34
Action 19
Romance 14
Comedy 9
Thriller 3
Crime 3
Family 3
Adventure 2

Drama is the genre Anil Kapoor has worked in most, with 34 films, ahead of action (19).

Anil Kapoor Career Milestones

First film: Shakti 1982
Biggest box office hit: Animal $92.9M worldwide
Best-rated film: Malang Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film: Subedaar 2026

102 credits

Anil Kapoor Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Anil Kapoor is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Anil Kapoor Movies as an Actor

Anil Kapoor in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Anil Kapoor?

Anil Kapoor was born in Bombay, Bombay State, India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra) in 1956 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Anil Kapoor, born 24 December 1956, is an accomplished Indian actor and producer with a rich career spanning over four decades. Predominantly featuring in Hindi films, Kapoor has also made his mark in Indian television and international films. Kapoor has appeared in more than 100 films, earning numerous awards and accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards. Kapoor first graced Bollywood with a small role in the romance Hamare Tumhare (1979), subsequently rising to stardom with breakthrough performances in various action films such as Mashaal (1984), Meri Jung (1985), Karma (1986), and Mr. India (1987). Kapoor's commercial success soon stretched beyond borders with his role in the acclaimed drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008), followed by an appearance in the eighth season of the action series 24 in 2010 and in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011). Kapoor's contribution to the film industry also extends behind the scenes, as the actor has produced several films since 2005. His first international role in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire marked a significant point in his career, earning rave reviews and multiple international awards.

Works with

Who Anil Kapoor Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Anil Kapoor shares the most films with. Anupam Kher comes first, with 22 films together, followed by Jackie Shroff (13).

FAQ

Anil Kapoor: Questions & Answers

How many movies Anil Kapoor has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Anil Kapoor been in?

Anil Kapoor is credited on 102 films, from 1982 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Anil Kapoor's highest-grossing movie?

Animal (2023) is Anil Kapoor's biggest box office hit, with $92.9M worldwide, ahead of Welcome (2007) ($31.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Anil Kapoor's movies have made $342M.

Anil Kapoor's biggest hits

What is the best Anil Kapoor movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Anil Kapoor's best-rated film is Malang (2020) with a score of 70, followed by AK vs AK (2020) (69).

Best Anil Kapoor movies, ranked

How old is Anil Kapoor?

Anil Kapoor is 69 years old, born on December 24, 1956 in Bombay, Bombay State, India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra).

What is Anil Kapoor's newest movie?

The most recent film on Anil Kapoor's filmography is Subedaar (2026), in the role of Arjun Maurya.

Who does Anil Kapoor work with most often?

Anil Kapoor shares the most films with Anupam Kher (22 films), Jackie Shroff (13 films) and Satish Kaushik (12 films).

The Best Anil Kapoor Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 102 credits.

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