‘Raid 2’ box office collection day 3: Ajay trails Nani’s HIT 3 by over a million in North America | Hindi Movie News

The North American box office, traditionally a stronghold for both Hindi and Telugu films, is witnessing an interesting contrast this weekend as two sequels — Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 and Nani’s HIT 3 — battle it out. While both films belong to successful franchises and released with reasonable expectations, their box office journeys in the North American circuit have taken strikingly different routes.

As per the latest reports, Raid 2 has managed to collect almost $470,000 ( Rs 4 crore) over its first three days, a modest figure considering the star power of Ajay Devgn and the popularity of the original Raid (2018), which had performed decently in overseas markets. Despite a wide release , the film has failed to connect with audiences in the region, with mixed reviews and limited word-of-mouth affecting its performance.
In sharp contrast, Telugu thriller HIT 3, starring Nani, is on a winning streak. The film has grossed almost $1.8 million ( Rs 15 crore) in just three days, establishing itself as the clear favorite among the audiences this weekend. Nani, who has built a strong following in North America over the years, has once again proven his overseas box office pull, with Hit 3 already becoming his fourth film to cross the $1.5 million mark in the territory.
What makes this comparison noteworthy is the North American market’s evolving dynamics. While Hindi films have traditionally dominated the overseas circuit, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, Telugu cinema has been steadily gaining ground over the past decade. The contrasting performance of Raid 2 and HIT 3 underlines this shift, where strong content, engaging narratives, and fan-driven franchises are now determining box office outcomes, regardless of language.
As Hit 3 eyes the $2 million milestone, Raid 2 will hope to pick up momentum in the coming week, though it faces an uphill task. This weekend’s box office clearly belongs to Nani and the thriving Telugu film market in North America.In India both the films are performing neck to neck with Ajay’s film earning Rs 49.25 in three days while Hit 3 minting Rs 41.75 crore .