Hyderabad, India – Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja’s film, “Hanuman,” has achieved remarkable success at the North American box office, surpassing even the highest-grossing stars in Tollywood. The film is on the brink of crossing the $5 million mark, a milestone that few could have imagined without the involvement of renowned director Rajamouli.
Hanuman’s reception in North America has been unprecedented. While stars like Mahesh, NTR, Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun have seen their films reach the $2 and $3 million milestones, Hanuman has soared past them all. Audiences have embraced the film even more passionately than any star in the region.
If not for the limited number of theaters during its first weekend due to the Sankranthi multiple-release rush, Hanuman could have easily surpassed the $6 million mark by now. PrimeShow Entertainment and Nirvana Cinemas are responsible for the film’s distribution in North America.
It is worth noting that Hanuman’s achievement came with regular ticket prices, making its success all the more impressive. The film’s loyal team deserves hearty congratulations, and fans eagerly anticipate Prasanth and Teja’s next project, ‘Jai Hanuman.’
In addition to the phenomenal success of Hanuman, let’s take a look at the top grossing films from various industries in India. These rankings give us a glimpse into the immense popularity of regional cinema in North America.
The top 5 highest-grossing Telugu films in North America include “Baahubali 2” directed by Rajamouli, which earned an impressive $20 million. Following closely behind is Rajamouli’s “RRR” with $14 million, and Prashanth Neel’s “Salaar” at $8.9 million. Rajamouli’s “Baahubali part 1” secured the fourth spot with $6.8 million, while Prasanth Varma’s “Hanuman” rounds out the list with $5 million.
Moving on to the top 5 Tamil films in North America, we see Mani Ratnam’s “Ponniyin Selvan Part One” leading the pack at $6.7 million. Nelson Dilipkumar’s “Jailer” follows closely behind with $5.7 million, while Lokesh Kanagaraj’s “Leo” earned $5.6 million. Shankar’s “2 Point 0” and Mani Ratnam’s “Ponniyin Selvan 2” complete the list with $5.5 million and $5.2 million, respectively.
In the Kannada film industry, Prashanth Neel’s “KGF Chapter 2” holds the top spot with an impressive $7.4 million. Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara” takes the second spot with $1.2 million, followed by “KGF Chapter 1” at $805K. Anup Bhandari’s “Rangi Taranga” and Rishab Shetty’s “Kirik Party” complete the list with $315K and $270K, respectively.
Lastly, in the realm of Hindi cinema, Siddharth Anand’s “Pathaan” leads the pack with $17 million. Atlee’s “Jawan” secures the second spot with $15 million, and Sandeep Vanga’s “Animal” follows closely with $14 million. Nitesh Tiwari’s “Dangal” and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat” tie for the fourth and fifth positions, both earning $12 million.
These impressive box office figures reflect the growing global appeal of Indian cinema, as audiences worldwide continue to embrace and celebrate films from different regions.