Telugu Films Dominate Overseas Market

The USA premieres advance sales numbers, tracked 7 days before release clearly show how strong Telugu cinema has become in overseas markets. Here is a simple breakdown of the top films, along with hero and director details and what these numbers really mean.

At the top of the list is Kalki 2898 AD which has collected an impressive $1.66 million from 3,278 shows in the USA. Starring Prabhas and directed by Nag Ashwin, this sci-fi epic created massive buzz due to its futuristic theme.

Close behind is Pushpa 2: The Rule earning around $1.6 million from 3,585 shows. Allu Arjun, under the direction of Sukumar enjoys huge popularity in the US, and the success of the first part helped the sequel open strong even before release.

Next comes OG, with $1.56 million from 1,861 shows. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and is directed by Sujeeth. Despite fewer shows, the collections prove the actor’s loyal fan base overseas.

Very close is Devara, which made $1.55 million from 1,804 shows. Featuring Jr NTR and directed by Koratala Siva, the film benefited from the actor’s global reach after RRR.

Salaar earned $755K from 1,279 shows. Starring Prabhas and directed by Prashanth Neel, the film had strong momentum due to its intense action and KGF-style presentation.

Further down, Game Changer collected $414K. The film stars Ram Charan and is directed by Shankar attracting attention for its political theme. The Raja Saab made $331K. With Prabhas in the lead and Maruthi as director, curiosity around the genre mix helped advance sales.

From Bollywood, War 2 earned $246K. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, and directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is slowly building hype. Finally, Hari Hara Veera Mallu collected $190K. Led by Pawan Kalyan and directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the period drama is expected to grow closer to release.

Overall, these numbers prove that Telugu movies play a major role in USA advance sales, making overseas markets crucial for Indian cinema today.