Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan in 2023 collected a huge $17.49 Million from the US box office becoming the second-highest-grosser ever behind Baahubali 2.
Now Kalki 2898 AD has grossed $17.5 Million and crossed Pathaan. The top 2 films at the US box office now belong to Prabhas which is a humongous achievement.
However, Bollywood film ticket prices are almost half that of Telugu films in the US. Telugu movies opt for premium ticket pricing ($25) whereas Bollywood films go for standard rates ($8-$12).
If we take that factor into account, Pathaan has sold more than double the number of tickets that Kalki 2898 AD has sold. The footfalls of Pathaan are the highest ever in the US leaving even Baahubali 2 far behind.
Approximate footfalls of recent biggies in the US:
* Pathaan 2.5 Million
* Jawan 2.1 Million
* Animal 1.5 million
* Dunki 1.1 Million
* Kalki 870K (still running)
* Salaar 500 K
So in that point of view, Shah Rukh Khan is still unbeatable at the US box office. Prabhas is the second biggest now and there are no two ways about it.
However, Pathaan collected almost $50 Million from overseas which will be a distant dream for many Indian stars for years to come.
