Here Are The Top 10 Highest Grossing Indian Films In The United States!!!
Baahubali: The Conclusion remains the top-grossing Indian film in the United States, and it is expected to retain this position as Kalki 2898 AD is unlikely to surpass it.
On its third Friday, Kalki 2898 AD grossed an estimated $160,000 in the U.S., pushing the Prabhas-starrer past RRR to become the second highest-grossing Indian film in the country. As of July 12, Kalki has earned $13.92 million in the U.S. over sixteen days of release. RRR, which grossed $12.90 million during its initial run, ended with $13.91 million after multiple re-releases.
Here are the highest-grossing Indian films at the U.S. box office:
| Rank | Title | Year | Gross (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baahubali: The Conclusion | 2017 | 20.00M |
| 2 | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | 13.93M |
| 3 | RRR | 2022 | 13.91M |
| 4 | Pathaan | 2023 | 11.45M |
| 5 | Dangal | 2016 | 10.19M |
| 6 | Jawan | 2023 | 9.99M |
| 7 | Padmaavat | 2018 | 9.39M |
| 8 | P.K. | 2014 | 8.58M |
| 9 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 2015 | 8.10M |
| 10 | Animal | 2023 | 7.91M |
In recent years, the Telugu diaspora in the United States has grown significantly, reportedly doubling to over a million in just a few years. This growth has been mirrored in the business of Telugu films, which has more than doubled since the mid-2010s. Alongside the increasing audience numbers, Telugu films benefit from higher-than-average ticket prices, with the average ticket price being 2-2.5 times that of Hindi films. Consequently, the top three grossing Indian films in the United States are Telugu films.
Looking ahead, more Telugu films are expected to feature in the top ten grossers list. This year will see the release of Pushpa 2, which may challenge Baahubali 2. Additionally, OG starring Pawan Kalyan is highly anticipated, and SS Rajamouli's upcoming project has the potential to elevate the box office performance of Indian films to unprecedented levels.