Rajamouli’s “Baahubali” films expanded Telugu cinema’s international market. In North America, “Baahubali 2” grossed a whopping $20 million (all languages combined).
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Rajamouli once again has the second-highest grossing film of all time. His “RRR” earned $14 million (all languages).
“Baahubali: The Beginning” is in third place with $7 million. Each of the films “Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo,” “Rangasthalam,” “Bharat Ane Nenu,” and “Saaho” has grossed more than $3 million.
Let’s take a look at some Telugu movies that grossed $2 million plus. 2 million gross has become a break-even point for a top star movie. It is a blockbuster for smaller and mid-budget films.
| Movie | Collection | Status |
| Srimanthudu | $2,883,437 | Blockbuster |
| SyeRaa Narasimha Reddy | $2,608,115 | Average |
| Mahanati | $2,543,515 | Blockbuster |
| Pushpa | $2,478,144 | Break Even |
| Geetha Govindam | $2,465,367 | Blockbuster |
| A..AA | $2,449,174 | Blockbuster |
| Khaidi No 150 | $2,447,043 | Blockbuster |
| Bheemla Naayak | $2,435,861 | Super Hit |
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | $2,340,737 | Break Even |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | $2,288,613 | Super Hit |
| Aravindha Sametha | $2,181,943 | Blockbuster |
| F2 | $2,134,632 | Blockbuster |
| Fidaa | $2,066,937 | Blockbuster |
| Radhe Shyam | $2,066,710 | Flop |
| Agnyathavaasi | $2,065,527 | Flop |
| Waltair Veerayya | $2M* counting | Super Hit |
| Nannaku Prematho | $2,022,392 | Blockbuster |
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