Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge has emerged as a significant player in the international market, currently holding the sixth position among the highest-grossing Bollywood films overseas. With a collection of 375.00 crore as of its sixteenth day, the film reflects a growing global appetite for stylized Indian action franchises. However, while its trajectory is notable, a look at the films occupying the top five spots reveals a critical trend: the immense influence of the Chinese market in establishing historical box office records that remain difficult to surpass.
Aamir Khan remains the most successful Indian star internationally, occupying the top two positions. Dangal leads the list with a total overseas collection of 1,535.30 crore. This figure is primarily driven by its historic run in China, where it earned 1,305.29 crore ($203 million). Secret Superstar follows in second place with 831.47 crore ($124 million plus) in overseas markets. Despite a modest budget of 15 crore, it became the second Indian film to surpass the $100 million mark abroad. This success was also largely dependent on the Chinese audience, pushing its total worldwide gross beyond the 900 crore mark.
Salman Khan holds the third spot with Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which collected 489.47 crore overseas. The film earned 295.76 crore ($45.54 million) from China alone. Interestingly, its distribution strategy differed from Aamir Khan’s hits. While Secret Superstar was allotted nearly 57,000 shows and Dangal had 27,000, Bajrangi Bhaijaan operated on 25,000 shows across 8,000 plus screens. Despite fewer shows, it received a high 9.6 rating from over 2.60 lakh users on the Maoyan website, indicating strong local resonance.
The current era of global cinema is dominated by Shah Rukh Khan, with Jawan and Pathaan securing the fourth and fifth positions. Jawan has grossed 400.00 crore overseas, while Pathaan follows closely at 397.50 crore. These films represent a shift in trend, as they achieved these massive figures without relying on a full China release, instead drawing strength from the Middle East and Western markets. This momentum is also reflected in the rise of the Dhurandhar franchise. Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge has reached 375.00 crore overseas by its 16th day, significantly outpacing the first installment which concluded its run at 299.50 crore.
Top 10 Bollywood Overseas Grossers (All Time)MOVIE NAMEOVERSEAS COLLECTION (INR)Dangal₹ 1,535.30 CrSecret Superstar₹ 831.47 CrBajrangi Bhaijaan₹ 489.47 CrJawan₹ 400.00 CrPathaan₹ 397.50 CrDhurandhar 2 The Revenge(Day 16)₹ 375.00 CrAndhadhun₹ 347.62 CrPK₹ 303.00 CrDhurandhar₹ 299.50 CrAnimal₹ 255.00 Cr
Other notable entries include the thriller Andhadhun, which grossed 347.62 crore overseas. A significant 330.54 crore of this total came from China, highlighting the country’s preference for high-concept thrillers. PK, another Aamir Khan starrer, sits at 303.00 crore. Its international journey is a clear indicator of the China factor; before its release there, it had an overseas total of 174.72 crore. The eventual addition of 117.27 crore ($20.06 million) from the Chinese market boosted its lifetime international total significantly. Animal rounds out the top 10 with 255.00 crore, marking a rare success for a high-age-rating drama in global markets.
Bollywood Movies – China Box Office BreakdownMOVIE NAMETOTAL OVERSEAS (INR)CHINA COLLECTION (INR)CHINA COLLECTION (USD)Dangal₹ 1,535.30 Cr₹ 1,305.29 Cr$ 203.00 MBajrangi Bhaijaan₹ 489.47 Cr₹ 295.76 Cr$ 45.54 MAndhadhun₹ 347.62 Cr₹ 330.54 Cr$ 48.20 MPK₹ 303.00 Cr₹ 117.27 Cr$ 20.06 M
The rankings confirm that while action franchises are seeing rapid growth in the current market, the ceiling established by drama-led successes in China remains the highest benchmark for Bollywood. As distribution models continue to evolve, the balance between North American diaspora markets and local audience engagement in East Asia continues to shape the commercial success of Indian films abroad.