LOS ANGELES, CA – The action-packed film “Fighter,” directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Bollywood sensation Hrithik Roshan, has achieved a remarkable milestone in the North American box office. The movie’s debut week saw strong performance overseas, contributing to an impressive overall collection estimated at $5 million.
During its opening weekend in the United States, “Fighter” secured the sixth position among the top earners, raking in an impressive $3.75 million. This accomplishment surpassed Hrithik’s previous record for top-grossing movie in the United States, dethroning the 2019 film “WAR,” which collected $4.65 million throughout its lifetime. “Fighter” continued to thrive internationally, adding an additional $725k to its earnings, bringing its global total to an impressive $7.8 million.
While the film experienced success in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, reports indicated a decrease in collections in the United Kingdom. Despite this, industry experts remain optimistic, predicting that “Fighter” could surpass $12 million by the end of its international run.
It’s worth noting that the film did not have a release in Gulf countries, which are a significant market for Indian films. Achieving the projected milestone would place “Fighter” alongside “Dunki,” a film by Shah Rukh Khan, which secured approximately $21 million, benefiting from a wide Gulf release and an extended holiday season without competition from Hollywood releases.
The film’s success on the international stage is directly linked to its performance in domestic markets. Currently, “Fighter” has amassed a total collection of Rs 140.53 crore at the Indian box office. Despite this impressive achievement, the movie fell victim to piracy, with a leak appearing just hours after its release, making it available on various online platforms. As the film continues to make waves at the box office, its journey is one to be closely followed by industry insiders and fans alike.