Filmmaker Karan Johar’s latest directorial, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles, has crossed $15 million in key overseas territories. Since its release on 28th July, the Dharma Productions-Viacom18 Studios co-production, distributed overseas by Moviegoers Entertainment, has crossed $7 million in North America; £1.45 million in the UK; A$1.5 million in Australia; $3.5 million in UAE; with the balance accrued across rest of the world.
The overseas collections for the family entertainer have now surpassed those of previous blockbuster releases, Bajirao Mastani ($15 million); Ae Dil Hai Mushkil ($12.27 million); Brahmastra ($14.2 million); Gully Boy ($10 million); Simmba ($13.5 million); and War ($14 million). By Wednesday 16th August, the film crossed £1.49 million in the UK, surpassing Karan Johar’s previous directorial, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and Pakistani blockbuster, The Legend Of Maula Jatt.
Marching towards $17 million as the film approaches its 4th weekend, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has truly connected with audiences and found its value at the Box Office. Its impressive numbers can also be attributed to overseas distributor, Moviegoers Entertainment, that has continued to secure screens for the film while up against major Hollywood releases in the form of Barbie and Oppenheimer and despite other major Indian releases, Gadar 2, Jailer and OMG2.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has proved a hit with diaspora audiences as a quintessential Karan Johar entertainer with a social message, combined with stellar performances by its star leads, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, alongside veteran actors, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi.
Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions’ Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, is in cinemas now.
