Shah Rukh Khan has always enjoyed a massive fan following across the seas. Now, unlike the conventional release pattern that sees Bollywood films releasing a day earlier in the overseas markets, the Rahul Dholakia directed film Raees starring Shah Rukh Khan saw a simultaneous release in both the overseas and domestic markets.
Raees has grossed approx. 221k USD [1.50 cr.] on Day 2 (Thursday) at the North America box office.
Day 2 (Thursday)
U.S.A box office
170,304 USD [Rs. 1.15 Crore] from 222 screens
Canada box office
51,361 USD [Rs. 34.96 lacs] from 24 screens
Day 1 (Wednesday)
U.S.A box office
274,603 USD [Rs. 1.87 cr.] from 223 screens
Canada box office
73,372 USD [Rs. 49.95 lacs] from 24 screens
Cumulative collections
U.S.A box office
444,947 USD [Rs. 3.02 cr.]
Canada box office
124,728 USD [Rs. 84.92 lacs]