Another day and another record (s) for Baahubali The Conclusion. No matter what you check for, Domestic market or International market record-holder remain same. Baahubali bring in $10.2mn (₹68 cr) till Friday from 56 territories, which includes Thursday gross of $4.2mn.
Thursday gross from 16 markets was enough to beat Dhoom 3’s long lying opening day (overseas) record of $3.2mn. Film raked in $2.75mn in North America and $1.4mn in GCC which were both biggest opening ever for any Indian film.
It was Friday when film went overdrive grossing $6mn. It opened at A$825k from 68 locations in Australia which was enough to cross weekend collection of Dangal A$735k. Another weekend record come in USA where film crossed $4.75mn till Friday.
Following is the breakup of Baahubali overseas collection so far.
- North America : $4.75mn
- Middle East : $3.2mn
- Asia : $850k
- Oceania : $750k
- Europe & Rest : $650k
Earlier on Thursday film become the 1st Indian film to Top North American Box office. Though record isn’t official yet as it’s official release date on comScore is 28th April and Thursday midnight premiere will be rolled into Friday. On Friday it remained below Fate of The Furious’s $5.1mn missing the record officially.
Interestingly 16 years ago when Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham grossed $1mn in its Opening weekend it was 10th in the Daily and Weekend chart but didn’t made officially to the chart as numbers from distributor were rejected on basis of being too high.
Next overseas update will be on Monday when weekend figures will be out. Till then you can keep checking our Facebook and Twitter for latest updates.