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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the highest-grossing Indian film ever in North America, at about $28.6 million. Baahubali 2 ($20.77M) and the first Dhurandhar ($20.67M) follow. Ramayana: Part One entered the top six within its first week, at roughly $15.5 million, and is chasing Pathaan next.
For years, the North American record for an Indian film belonged to Baahubali 2, and nobody seemed able to touch it. Then 2026 happened. Two Dhurandhar films and Ramayana have reshaped the chart in a single year, and the order is still moving. Here is the current top 10, what each film earned in the US and Canada, and where Ramayana could finish.
Top 10 highest-grossing Indian movies in North America
| Rank | Film | Year | North America gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge | 2026 | $28.60M |
| 2 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | 2017 | $20.77M |
| 3 | Dhurandhar | 2025 | $20.67M |
| 4 | Kalki 2898 AD | 2024 | $18.57M |
| 5 | Pathaan | 2023 | $17.49M |
| 6 | Ramayana: Part One | 2026 | $15.5M+ (still running) |
| 7 | RRR | 2022 | $15.34M |
| 8 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | 2024 | $15.28M |
| 9 | Jawan | 2023 | $15.23M |
| 10 | Animal | 2023 | $15.01M |
Figures are trade estimates from Venky Box Office as of Ramayana’s sixth day (November 10, 2026). Ramayana’s total is still climbing, so check our live tracker for the latest number.
How did Dhurandhar 2 beat Baahubali 2 in North America?
Dhurandhar: The Revenge broke Baahubali 2’s nine-year-old record in late March 2026, during its second weekend. It crossed $16 million in six days, passed Kalki 2898 AD and Pathaan within days, and kept selling on weekdays, which is rare for Indian films in the US. It even beat its own predecessor, which had set the bar at about $20.6 million only months earlier.
Where will Ramayana finish in North America?
Ramayana made about $3.39 million on opening day including premieres, then had a $3.76 million Saturday and a first-Monday record of $1.37 million for an Indian film. That pushed it past RRR, Pushpa 2 and Jawan inside six days.
| Next target | Gross to beat | How far away |
|---|---|---|
| Pathaan (5th) | $17.49M | About $2M from its day-6 total |
| Kalki 2898 AD (4th) | $18.57M | About $3M |
| Dhurandhar / Baahubali 2 (3rd and 2nd) | $20.67M / $20.77M | About $5M |
| Dhurandhar 2 (1st) | $28.60M | Over $13M |
Passing Pathaan looks very likely, and Kalki is within reach if the second and third weekends hold. Beating Dhurandhar 2 would need a run the film has not yet shown.
Which languages earn the most in North America?
The list is a near-even split between Hindi and Telugu cinema. Baahubali 2, Kalki 2898 AD, RRR and Pushpa 2 are Telugu films with huge US fan bases, while Dhurandhar, Pathaan, Jawan and Animal show how far Hindi films have come. Ramayana adds something new: an English cut, Rise of a Legend, aimed at viewers outside the Indian diaspora.
Why are Indian films earning more in the US now?
- Wider releases. Ramayana opened in more than 1,200 North American locations, far beyond the few hundred screens Indian films used to get.
- Premium formats. IMAX and other large screens charge more per ticket, and Indian epics now book them.
- Paid premieres. Evening-before shows bring in millions before opening day, as with Ramayana’s roughly $1.9 million from premieres.
- A growing audience. More South Asian families in the US and Canada, plus curious non-Indian viewers.
Chart and daily figures: Sacnilk.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest-grossing Indian movie in North America?
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, with about $28.6 million in North America.
How much did Baahubali 2 make in North America?
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion grossed about $20.77 million in North America, the record until 2026.
How much has Ramayana made in the USA?
Ramayana: Part One crossed about $15.5 million in North America within six days, ranking sixth among Indian films.
Will Ramayana beat Pathaan in North America?
It is close. Pathaan earned about $17.49 million, roughly $2 million more than Ramayana’s total after six days.
Which Telugu movie earned the most in the US?
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion remains the top Telugu film in North America, at about $20.77 million.
