Murder
In 2004, he and his co-star Mallika Sherawat shot to recognition with the thriller Murder, which became a super hit at the box office. It was Hashmi's primary release of the year and his second movie. It became the tenth-highest grossing movie of the year.
Zeher
In 2005, Hashmi materialized in a number of films such as Zeher, Kalyug, which did reasonably well at the box office. He became famous as the "Serial Kisser" for his sex scenes in films.
Gangster
In 2006, his film Gangster, conflicting Shiney Ahuja and debutant Kangana Ranaut, was a semi-hit at the box office. His concert in it grossed him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 2007.
Good Boy Bad Boy
In 2007, Hashmi had three back-to-back discharges: Good Boy Bad Boy, Awarapan and The Train. All botched at the box office.
Jannat
In 2008, Hashmi had only one release, Jannat, contrary debutant Sonal Chauhan, which had a 100% opening, making it a decisive and profitable success.
Raaz – The Mystery Continues
His initial release in 2009, Raaz – The Mystery Continues, released well and became the initial box-office triumph of the year. His second movie of the year, Tum Mile opposite Soha Ali Khan, opened to diverse reviews and was rated a box office crash.