SS Rajamouli's RRR is now the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan with a box office total of 650 million yen (Rs 40 crore) in 94 days.
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After an impressive worldwide run, where it grossed $154 million (Rs 1,252 crore), the film released in Japan on October 21, 2022.
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Japanese distributor Twin released the film on 240 screens in Japan across 44 cities - the widest release for an Indian film in the country.
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In a week, RRR had 73 million yen (Rs 4 crore), making it the highest first week collection for an Indian film in Japan.
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RRR had crazy footfalls after it released in Dolby and IMAX formats in Japan this weekend, with over 4,17,000 admissions.
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Rajinikanth's Muthu was previously the highest grossing Indian film in Japan with a box office collection of 400 million yen (Rs 25 crore).
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In second position on the list was Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, that ran for a year in 2017 and grossed 300 million yen (Rs 19 crore).
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RRR has had audiences in Japan screaming, crying and throwing confetti, and even caused servers in theatres to crash.
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In an interview with GoldDerby, NTR Jr said, "I was there in Japan, witnessing people crying. I think they have expressed their love for RRR as audiences, more than what India could."
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