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From 'Baahubali 2' to 'RRR', top 5 Telugu films that conquer US box office

etimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 11, 2022, 19:13 IST
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Here are the top 5 highest-grossing Tollywood movies at the US box office

Telugu cinema has come a long way in its evolution. It’s popular with the people who support the industry that churns out around 250 new films a year. Telugu films are not only earning huge at the domestic box office but also garnering much applause in the international markets as well. The rate at which the Tollywood movies have started faring in the markets of the USA is phenomenal, to say the least. There have been many money-spinners in the markets in the US. On that note, here are the top 5 highest-grossing Tollywood movies at the US box office:


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Prabhas's 'Baahubali: The Conclusion'

'Baahubali: The Conclusion' is undoubtedly one of the biggest Indian movies of all time. Its battle at the domestic and worldwide box office had been intense. The 2017 epic fantasy action drama earned $20M, becoming the first Telugu film to achieve this rare feat at the US box office. The Prabhas starrer has become the highest-grossing film of all time in India, collecting about Rs 1800 crore at the box office worldwide.


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Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR'

SS Rajamouli’s latest offering 'RRR' has proven to be a bonafide blockbuster and has successfully managed to touch a chord with the viewers. It has not only ruled the screens in India, but it is also charming the cash box abroad becoming the latest film to join the million-dollar club. RRR, which is one of the costliest movies of Indian cinema, made on a budget of Rs 550 crore (approx), brought together two superstars of Telugu cinema – Jr NTR and Ram Charan. According to the trade reports, the Jr NTR and Prabhas starrer has garnered $13M at the United States box office. The film has excelled at the worldwide box office by crossing Rs 960 crore in just 14days and is racing towards Rs 1000 crore.


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Prabhas's 'Baahubali: The Beginning'

'Baahubali: The Beginning', which was released in 2015, collected $7.51M at the US box office. The Rajamouli directed film is a huge hit not just in India but also in overseas markets. A mega-hit made on a budget of Rs 180 crores, the movie earned a total of Rs 650 crores worldwide. It is also the highest grosser in several markets. Reviewed as a visual extravaganza, the film has put the spotlight on Telugu cinema and actors Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia.


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Allu Arjun's 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'

Fulfilling the dire need for entertainment, 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' emerges as a box office winner worldwide after having raked in 3.61 million dollars in the US, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films in the United States. Starring Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, the Trivikram Srinivas directorial film has managed to collect Rs 250 crore at the worldwide box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.


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Ram Charan's 'Rangasthalam'

The Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer has not only made a mark at the domestic box office, but it has also earned good bucks from the international markets. It was released in 2018 and opened to largely positive reviews from film critics. According to trade analysts, the film has raked in about $3.51 million in the US. Made on a budget of Rs 60 crore, the Sukumar directorial film's overall box office collection reached Rs 216 crore worldwide.


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