1998 Box Office Battle: Ajay Devgn’s ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’ vs. Sunny and Bobby Deol

In 1998, Ajay Devgn, alongside his wife Kajol, released ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’, a film that would ultimately outshine the cinematic endeavors of the Deol brothers, Sunny and Bobby. While the year was dominated by Shah Rukh Khan’s success, Ajay Devgn’s film secured the second-highest position in terms of earnings. ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha,’ released on July 24th, earned 38 crores worldwide, exceeding the box office performance of Sunny and Bobby Deol’s films. Specifically, the film surpassed the collections of Bobby Deol’s ‘Soldier’, which was the third-highest grossing film of that year. This victory highlighted Devgn’s box office prowess, marking a significant moment in his career.