Top 10 Highest Grossing Allu Arjun Movies at Worldwide Box Office

Allu Arjun, popularly referred to as “Bunny,” “Stylish Star” and “Icon Star” has become a household name in Indian cinema, particularly in the Telugu film industry. His dynamic performances and charismatic screen presence have earned him a dedicated fan base not just in the South, but across India and beyond. With a career spanning over two decades, Allu Arjun has delivered numerous blockbuster hits that have redefined commercial cinema.

In recent years, his films have not only achieved critical acclaim but have also shattered box office records, establishing him as one of the highest-grossing actors in the industry. The release of “Pushpa: The Rise” in 2021 marked a significant milestone in his career, propelling him to pan-India stardom and setting the stage for his upcoming projects.

This article delves into the top highest-grossing Allu Arjun movies at the worldwide box office, showcasing his most successful films that have captivated audiences and generated impressive revenue. From action-packed thrillers to heartfelt dramas, these films highlight Allu Arjun’s versatility and enduring appeal as an actor. Join us as we explore the cinematic journey of this iconic star and celebrate his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.

List of Allu Arjun Highest Grossing Movies Worldwide

1. Pushpa 2: The Rule

Release Date: 5 December 2024
Director: Sukuma
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: Pushpa 2: The Rule picks up from the explosive events of the first part, following Pushpa`s meteoric rise as he expands his red sandalwood empire beyond borders. As tensions escalate with rival factions and the authorities, his growing ambitions draw him into intense confrontations and political upheavals.
Budget: ₹400–500 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹1,642–1,800 crore

On its opening day, Pushpa 2: The Rule grossed ₹280 crore worldwide becoming the highest day-one grossing Indian film till date and the highest day-one grossing film ever in India, with ₹200 crore from the domestic market. The Hindi version has collected a nett amount of ₹72 crore on the opening day, in India. Pushpa 2: The Rule became the fastest Indian film to reach ₹400 crore in two days and ₹500 crore in three days.

The film has earned ₹1408.81 crore ($162.9 million) in India. The film concluded its theatrical run with worldwide gross estimated to be between ₹1,642–1,800 crore.

1. Pushpa: The Rise

Release Date: 17 December 2021
Director: Sukuma
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
Storyline: A labourer rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate, making some powerful enemies in the process.
Budget: ₹200–350crore
Box Office Collection: ₹360–393.50 crore

On its opening day, Pushpa: The Rise earned ₹44 crore in India and grossed approximately ₹53 crore, setting a new post-pandemic record for day one. Including premieres, the film brought in $850,000 in the United States, achieving a worldwide gross of ₹74 crore on its first day. Pushpa accumulated over ₹161 crore globally during its opening weekend.

The Hindi dubbed version of the film was commercially successful. The Hindi version grossed ₹26.50 crore in its first week and surpassed ₹62 crore by the end of its third weekend. The Rise earned over ₹200 crore in India within two weeks and grossed ₹300 crore globally from all versions by the end of the third weekend, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021.

2. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

Release Date: 12 January 2020
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Tabu, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma, Samuthirakani, Navdeep, Sunil, Sachin Khedekar
Storyline: After growing up enduring criticism from his father, a young man finds his world shaken upon learning he was switched at birth with a millionaire’s son.
Budget: ₹100 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹262 crore (US$31 million)–₹280 crore (US$34 million)

The film grossed ₹85 crore (US$10 million) worldwide on its opening day. By the end of its first week, it earned ₹100 crore (US$12 million) domestically and became the first Indian film in 2020 to gross $2 million at the United States box office. It also marked the first ₹200 crore (US$24 million) grosser for both Allu Arjun and Trivikram Srinivas.

According to Box Office India, the film netted ₹200 crore domestically, becoming the sixth film from southern India and the first without a Hindi version to achieve this milestone. By the end of its theatrical run, the film grossed between ₹262 crore (US$31 million)–₹280 crore (US$34 million) worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Telugu films. The film earned distributors a share of ₹163.17 crore.

3. DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

Release Date: 23 June 2017
Director: Harish Shankar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Rao Ramesh
Storyline: Trained by a high profile cop, an encounter specialist masquerading as a Brahmin priest takes on a real estate crime organization after losing his uncle.
Budget: ₹50 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹150 crore

The film recieve positive reviews from critics and grossed over ₹150 crore, thus becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2017.

4. Sarrainodu

Release Date: 22 April 2016
Director: Boyapati Srinu
Starring: Allu Arjun, Aadhi Pinisetty, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth
Storyline: An intense battle breaks out between an evil son of a politician and an ex army man who can’t tolerate injustice.
Budget: ₹50 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹125 crore

Sarrainodu reportedly earned ₹125 crore (US$15 million) in the full run with about ₹119 crore (US$14 million) coming from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and ₹6 crore (US$720,000) from Kerala.

5. Race Gurram

Release Date: 11 April 2014
Director: Surender Reddy
Starring: Allu Arjun, Shruti Haasan, Shaam, Ravi Kishan
Storyline: Two brothers have two different approaches to life. While one brother follows rules and regulations, the other does things his own way.
Budget: ₹52 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹103 crore

Race Gurram earned a share of ₹6.89 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on its first day. The film became the first Allu Arjun movie to gross $1 million in the USA. In its first four weeks, it collected ₹54.31 crore nett, making it the biggest hit for Allu Arjun. The Malayalam dubbed version, Lucky: The Racer, also performed well at the box office.

Race Gurram completed 50 days in 159 centers and 100 days in 26 centers. By the end of its full theatrical run, it earned over ₹103 crore worldwide and ₹59.4 crore in distributor share, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2014.

6. Naa Peru Surya

Release Date: 4 May 2018
Director: Vakkantham Vamsi
Starring: Allu Arjun, Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar, Anu Emmanuel
Storyline: Following two violent incidents at a club and a police station, a short tempered soldier is challenged to give up anger if he wants to fulfill his dream of serving at the borders.
Budget: ₹55 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹100.52 crore

Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India was initially scheduled for release on 27 April 2018, but due to post-production delays, the release was pushed to 4 May 2018. It was released simultaneously in its dubbed versions: Tamil as En Peyar Surya, En Veedu India, Malayalam as Ente Peru Surya Ente Veedu India, and Hindi on TV and OTT as Surya The Soldier. The film received mixed reviews, though critics praised Allu Arjun’s performance, calling it the “biggest strength” of the film and describing it as his “career-best performance.”

In December 2020, the film was re-released in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with a 50% theater occupancy cap due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hindi dubbed version, titled Surya: The Soldier, performed well at the box office despite being released three years after the original, and being available on YouTube and Zee5.

7. S/O Satyamurthy

Release Date: 9 April 2015
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Upendra, Samantha, Nithya Menen, Sneha, Adah Sharma
Storyline: A rich businessman’s son faces multiple challenges after he becomes the sole breadwinner of his family.
Budget: ₹40 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹100.5 crore

The Telugu version of S/O Satyamurthy was released worldwide on 9 April 2015 across 1,375 screens, with the Malayalam version following on 24 April 2015. Made on a budget of ₹40 crore (US$6.24 million), the film earned a distributor share of ₹51.9 crore (US$8.09 million) and grossed ₹90.5 crore (US$14.11 million).

It was considered an above-average grosser based on the distributors’ investment of ₹54 crore (US$8.42 million). The film ranked seventh on the all-time list of highest-grossing Telugu films globally. With this film, Allu Arjun became the first Telugu actor to have two consecutive films earning over ₹50 crore in distributor share worldwide.

8. Rudhramadevi

Release Date: 9 October 2015
Director: Gunasekhar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj
Storyline: The film revolves around the story of the queen, Rudramadevi, who ruled the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century. This will be India`s first historical stereoscopic 3D film, and will see actress Anushka portray the brave-hearted queen.
Budget: ₹60–80 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹86.92 crore

The film became the fifth highest opening-day grosser of any Indian film in 2015. It grossed ₹32 crore (US$3.8 million) in its first weekend at the domestic box office and ended up being an average grosser. In its first week, it made ₹55.27 crore (US$6.6 million). The worldwide collection exceeded ₹81.77 crore (US$9.8 million) in 17 days and ₹83 crore (US$9.9 million) in 21 days. By 35 days, the worldwide gross reached ₹86.92 crore (US$10 million).

The Hindi-dubbed version earned ₹1.5 crore (US$180,000) nett during its two weeks of release. The film’s overseas collection stood at $990,772 in 24 days and $993,837 in 31 days.

9. Julayi

Release Date: 8 August 2012
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Starring: Allu Arjun, Ileana D’Cruz, Sonu Sood
Storyline: After helping the police foil a violent heist, a sharp minded young man must evade the criminal mastermind whose plans he has thwarted.
Budget: ₹35 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹67 crore

Julayi earned ₹8.5 crore (US$1.0 million) nett at the Andhra Pradesh box office on its first day. By the end of its first week, it had collected ₹32 crore (US$3.8 million) nett in Andhra Pradesh. The film also earned ₹7.54 crore (US$900,000) nett share from the rest of India and overseas during the first week and ₹3.5 crore (US$420,000) nett from overseas in its extended first week.

With Julayi, Allu Arjun became the fourth Telugu actor whose film collected a distributor share of ₹40 crore (US$4.8 million) at the box office. The film completed 50 days on 27 September 2012. It also generated pre-release revenues of up to ₹37.2 crore (US$4.5 million), delivering profits to the producer.

10. Iddarammayilatho

Release Date: 31 May 2013
Director: Puri Jagannadh
Starring: Allu Arjun, Amala Paul, Catherine Tresa, Shawar Ali
Storyline: A young woman becomes embroiled in a financial and political conspiracy while studying in Spain, as she meets a young musician with a somewhat dark past unfolded through the pages of his lover’s diary.
Budget: ₹33 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹51.2 crore

The film had a strong start in A, B, and C Centres during its first weekend. It collected ₹19.5 crore on its opening day worldwide, setting a record for Allu Arjun. Despite mixed reviews, it showed improvement and ended its first three days with ₹27 crore at the Indian box office, ultimately grossing ₹45 crore by the end of its opening week.

The film continued to generate steady revenues, with a significantly better response in A Centres compared to B and C Centres. It completed 50 days in 19 direct centers on 19 July 2013. In the Nizam area, Iddaramyilatho collected a share of ₹12.5 crore in 70 days. The film was also a good grosser overseas.

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