The top five highest-grossing Indian films for their opening weekend overseas are:
1. Pathaan – $26M
2. Baahubali 2 – $22.5M
3. Jawan – $21.5M
4. Leo – $18.21M
5. RRR – $16.5M
Shah Rukh Khan is known as the king of the overseas box office, and these figures confirm his unparalleled dominance in this market.
SS Rajamouli has also established himself as one of the biggest names in Indian cinema, with two of his films in the top five. His upcoming film with Mahesh Babu is highly anticipated and is expected to surpass the records of Baahubali 2 and possibly even Pathaan.
Pushpa 2, following the immense success and cultural impact of its predecessor, is the most anticipated Telugu film since Baahubali 2.
The excitement surrounding the film, combined with Allu Arjun’s star power and the sequel factor, positions Pushpa 2 to be a major contender for a massive overseas opening.
Anything less than $15 million would be seen as a disappointment while reaching the $20 million mark would be a remarkable achievement for both the film and Allu Arjun.
Should this happen, Allu Arjun would become the first hero to achieve an overseas opening weekend of $15 million without the backing of SS Rajamouli’s brand.
