TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    Centre Withholds Travel Nod for US Conference

    No Go for Priyank Kharge: Centre Withholds Travel Nod for US Conference

    Akhilesh Yadav

    Akhilesh Yadav Promises Unity in UP, But INDIA Bloc Still Struggles to Stay Together

    Air India flights getting cancelled after Ahmedabad plane crash

    After Ahmedabad Crash, several Air India Flights Face Technical Issues

    AAP's appeasement politics to Khalistani elements

    ‘AAP Is Repeating Indira’s Dangerous Khalistani Appeasement Tactics in Punjab’

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    real estate

    US Firms Hit All-Time High in Office Space Leasing Across India: Report

    PM Narendra Modia

    11 Years of Modi Govt: Making Welfare Seamless with Direct Benefit Transfers, DigiLocker, UMANG

    India Ranks 2nd Globally in Social Security Coverage for the Poor, Says ILO

    India Ranks 2nd Globally in Social Security Coverage for the Poor, Says ILO

    real estate

    India Retains Top Spot Among Global Investment Hubs for Land and Development Projects

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    reliance infrastructure in strategic partnership

    Reliance Infrastructure and Dassault Aviation Expand Falcon Jet Manufacturing to India

    congress leader likens operation sindoor to a computer game

    Congress’ Patole terms Operation Sindoor as ‘Video Game’, Sparks Controversy

    India-Russia Pact on the Su‑57 as a Leap of Strategic Trust

    From Buyer to Partner: What the Su‑57 Means for India’s Military Autonomy Inside Russia’s Su‑57 Gamble with India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    PM Modi's visit may propel for India-Canada FTA

    India-Canada Diplomatic Reset: Modi and Carney Pave Way for Trade Talks

    Asim Munir Meets Trump in Washington Amid U.S. Protest and Regional Tensions

    Trump to Meet Asim Munir in Washington Amid Protests and Regional Tensions

    Pakistan-US Cooperation Against Iran Tests Notions of Islamic Solidarity

    Pakistan-US Cooperation Against Iran Tests Notions of Islamic Solidarity

    ‘No Mediation, No Trade Talk’: Modi Draws the Line in Call With Trump

    ‘No Mediation, No Trade Talk’: Modi Draws the Line in Call With Trump

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    jagannath rath yatra

    Everything You Need to Know About Jagannath Rath Yatra: History, Significance, Rituals, and Celebrations

    Bobby Mukkamala Becomes 1st Indian-American President of AMA

    Bobby Mukkamala Becomes First Indian-American President of the American Medical Association

    The Vedic Ethos: A Civilization of Knowledge and Inquiry

    From Rigvedic Wisdom to Modern Decay: How Islamisation Crushed a Knowledge Civilization

    Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha 2.0

    Thousands Gather in Ayodhya for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    the world's most liveable cities in 2025

    Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2025, Surpassing Vienna

    Air India flights getting cancelled after Ahmedabad plane crash

    After Ahmedabad Crash, several Air India Flights Face Technical Issues

    India's quantum leap

    India’s Quantum Leap: DRDO and IIT Delhi Develop Ultra-Secure Communication

    Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Digital Intelligence and Data-Led Governance

    Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Digital Intelligence and Data-Led Governance

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
Tfipost.com
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    Centre Withholds Travel Nod for US Conference

    No Go for Priyank Kharge: Centre Withholds Travel Nod for US Conference

    Akhilesh Yadav

    Akhilesh Yadav Promises Unity in UP, But INDIA Bloc Still Struggles to Stay Together

    Air India flights getting cancelled after Ahmedabad plane crash

    After Ahmedabad Crash, several Air India Flights Face Technical Issues

    AAP's appeasement politics to Khalistani elements

    ‘AAP Is Repeating Indira’s Dangerous Khalistani Appeasement Tactics in Punjab’

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    real estate

    US Firms Hit All-Time High in Office Space Leasing Across India: Report

    PM Narendra Modia

    11 Years of Modi Govt: Making Welfare Seamless with Direct Benefit Transfers, DigiLocker, UMANG

    India Ranks 2nd Globally in Social Security Coverage for the Poor, Says ILO

    India Ranks 2nd Globally in Social Security Coverage for the Poor, Says ILO

    real estate

    India Retains Top Spot Among Global Investment Hubs for Land and Development Projects

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    reliance infrastructure in strategic partnership

    Reliance Infrastructure and Dassault Aviation Expand Falcon Jet Manufacturing to India

    congress leader likens operation sindoor to a computer game

    Congress’ Patole terms Operation Sindoor as ‘Video Game’, Sparks Controversy

    India-Russia Pact on the Su‑57 as a Leap of Strategic Trust

    From Buyer to Partner: What the Su‑57 Means for India’s Military Autonomy Inside Russia’s Su‑57 Gamble with India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India

    Dassault and Tata to Begin Rafale Fuselage Production in India, Marking Major Milestone in Defence Manufacturing

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    PM Modi's visit may propel for India-Canada FTA

    India-Canada Diplomatic Reset: Modi and Carney Pave Way for Trade Talks

    Asim Munir Meets Trump in Washington Amid U.S. Protest and Regional Tensions

    Trump to Meet Asim Munir in Washington Amid Protests and Regional Tensions

    Pakistan-US Cooperation Against Iran Tests Notions of Islamic Solidarity

    Pakistan-US Cooperation Against Iran Tests Notions of Islamic Solidarity

    ‘No Mediation, No Trade Talk’: Modi Draws the Line in Call With Trump

    ‘No Mediation, No Trade Talk’: Modi Draws the Line in Call With Trump

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    jagannath rath yatra

    Everything You Need to Know About Jagannath Rath Yatra: History, Significance, Rituals, and Celebrations

    Bobby Mukkamala Becomes 1st Indian-American President of AMA

    Bobby Mukkamala Becomes First Indian-American President of the American Medical Association

    The Vedic Ethos: A Civilization of Knowledge and Inquiry

    From Rigvedic Wisdom to Modern Decay: How Islamisation Crushed a Knowledge Civilization

    Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha 2.0

    Thousands Gather in Ayodhya for Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    the world's most liveable cities in 2025

    Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2025, Surpassing Vienna

    Air India flights getting cancelled after Ahmedabad plane crash

    After Ahmedabad Crash, several Air India Flights Face Technical Issues

    India's quantum leap

    India’s Quantum Leap: DRDO and IIT Delhi Develop Ultra-Secure Communication

    Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Digital Intelligence and Data-Led Governance

    Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Digital Intelligence and Data-Led Governance

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
No Result
View All Result
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Defense
  • Geopolitics
  • Knowledge
  • Law
  • Lounge

The Overseas Collection Conundrum: Another scam in the making?

Animesh Pandey by Animesh Pandey
28 August 2023
in Cinema
The Overseas Collection Conundrum: Another scam in the making?
Share on FacebookShare on X

Overseas box office collections: In the world of movies, there’s an old saying: “You can fool some people all the time, you can fool all the people for some time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” As India celebrates hits like Gadar 2, Jailer, OMG 2, a question arises: How does money from other countries affect Indian films?

Think about it: Does doing well overseas really help these movies, or is it a kind of trick involving many people?

RelatedPosts

Trump to Meet Asim Munir in Washington Amid Protests and Regional Tensions

‘No Mediation, No Trade Talk’: Modi Draws the Line in Call With Trump

A New Chapter in Indo-Canadian Relations: Past Challenges, Future Prospects

Load More

Lately, how much money a film makes abroad has become a big deal for Indian films. We cheer for these films, but we need to figure out how much foreign money really matters. Does it give these movies a big push? Or is it a chance for tricky things to happen, with many people involved?

The not so sweet pattern of “Overseas Domination!”

As an astute individual once articulated, “At first, it is an accident, then it is a coincidence, then a pattern, and subsequently, it is a sign of things to come!” This observation seems particularly pertinent when examining the phenomenon of overseas collections in the context of the Indian film industry.

Why does the financial performance of Indian films in foreign territories draw such intense attention, especially today?

Initially, overseas collections resembled a delectable dessert accompanying a full-course meal. For instance, envision producing a film at a cost of 10 crores. If the movie became a hit domestically, it could easily amass around 20 crores in earnings. The additional 10-15 crores would then serve as a supplementary boost from international markets.

However, a predicament arises when a film’s overseas earnings surpass its domestic revenue. To illustrate, consider this scenario: when evaluating your academic performance, what holds more weight, the core examination accounting for 80 marks or a supplementary project contributing 20 marks?

In a similar vein, the growing significance of overseas collections raises eyebrows and prompts deeper inquiries. This phenomenon beckons us to contemplate whether it signifies a positive shift or if there’s more than meets the eye.

Also read: Unraveling the past: 7 most inaccurate historical movies in Indian cinema

The signs that emerged post COVID 19

Starting around 2017, we noticed some changes, but they were hard to see at first. Then, after COVID-19, especially in late 2021, these changes became more obvious. The movie “Gangubai Kathiawadi” showed us this shift. It cost around 160 crores to make, and it needed to earn at least 200 crores just from India to be called a hit.

But here’s the twist: The movie did make that much money, but if you count what it earned all over the world. In India, it only made about 120 crores. Still, it’s called a “HIT!” If you look at recent movies, you’ll see something interesting: some movies are successful mainly because of how much they earn in other countries. This gives us a clue.

And it’s not just Bollywood – the Indian film industry – that’s doing this. Other movie industries, like Tamil cinema, are also playing this game. Think about movies like “Master,” “Beast,” and “Varisu.” None of them had small budgets; they all cost more than 120 crores to make. And each of them earned more than 200 crores worldwide. But they never told us how much they earned just in India. Why is that?

This makes us wonder: Why keep this a secret? It’s weird when foreign earnings are way bigger than local earnings. It’s like saying a project is more important than the main test in school.

This brings up a big question: How should we decide if a movie is a success? Should it be about how much it earns around the world, or should it also consider how much people in its own country like it? Think about it like school again. If you’re really good at projects but not so good in the main exams, should you still get a good grade overall?

Movies are more than just money – they’re about sharing ideas and feelings. But when we focus too much on money from other countries, we might forget why movies are special. We saw hints of this puzzle a few years back, and now it’s getting clearer. The movie “Gangubai Kathiawadi” was like a signpost. But this isn’t just happening in Bollywood; it’s also in other parts of India’s film industry. Movies like “Beast” are part of this puzzle too. We need to think about what really matters when we say a movie is a hit. Is it just about money, or is it about something more?

Overseas collections: Why is this trend disturbing?

The growing prevalence of this trend raises valid concerns. One might wonder, why is this trend so disconcerting? The answer lies in the potential distortion of a film’s true financial and creative success.

There isn’t a clear rule-maker checking how much money movies make from other countries. This is a problem because we can easily keep track of how much money a movie makes within its own country, but the money from other countries is hidden. We have agencies like ED, CBI etc. for financial discrepancies within the country, but what of those abroad?

This situation creates a fertile ground for financial discrepancies and even instances of money laundering. When a film’s reported success hinges on substantial foreign earnings, questions about the veracity of these figures become more than justified. If a movie boasts a budget of 100 crores and rakes in approximately 160 crores in total collections, it might not raise eyebrows, provided the bulk of these earnings stem from domestic sources. However, when a film amasses revenue of 130 crores, with domestic earnings trailing behind the production cost, and yet, it is termed as a “success”, THAT IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM!

Also read: 7 Most inaccurate historical movies of all time

These concerns become more than theoretical when we acknowledge the monetary and reputational stakes involved in the film industry. In an environment where financial success often translates to influence and opportunities, the temptation to manipulate figures, whether for personal gain or to secure future investments, becomes palpable.

Imagine if you had a friend who told you they had a lot of money, but you never actually saw the money and couldn’t confirm it. You might start wondering if they’re telling the truth or if something strange is happening. It’s similar with movies – when we can’t see the exact earnings from other countries, it makes us wonder if everything is as it seems, especially when big amounts of money are involved.

Although the idea of being famous worldwide is really attractive, it’s important to remember that right now, there aren’t clear rules about how much money movies make from other countries in the Indian film industry. This is a big worry because it could lead to some tricky things happening with money, making things not so fair.

Support TFI:

Support us to strengthen the ‘Right’ ideology of cultural nationalism by purchasing the best quality garments from TFI-STORE.COM

Also Watch:

Tags: Commercial flopsDomestic revenuefooling peopleGadar 2ImpactIndiaIndian filmsJailermoneyMoviesOMG 2other countriesOverseas Collection ConundrumOverseas Revenuequestionscam
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Advantages of Using SIP Calculator

Next Post

World Athletics Championships: History created as Neeraj Chopra becomes the World Champion

Related Posts

Supreme Court rejects fresh PIL against Places of Worship Act 1991
Cinema

Supreme Court issues notice to the centre and OTT platforms on plea to regulate obscene content

28 April 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre regarding a plea seeking stricter regulation of sexually...

Anurag Kashyap
Cinema

Controversial Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap issues apology for his ‘will urinate on Brahmins’ remark

22 April 2025

Controversial Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap who went high on Brahmin hate has issued a formal apology following public outrage over...

Will Blow Up His Car: Salman Khan Receives Death Threat, Security Heightened
Cinema

Will Blow Up His Car: Salman Khan Receives Death Threat, Security Heightened

14 April 2025

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received yet another death threat, nearly a year after gunshots were fired outside his...

Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms of use and Privacy Policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Currently Playing

when the God leaves the temple to be with his devotees.

when the God leaves the temple to be with his devotees.

00:05:49

R.P. Singh Exposes AAP: Following Indira's Model of Separatist Appeasement?

00:11:04

kamakhya Devi and the Power of Menstruation: Ambubachi Mela Explained.

00:04:47

From love to murder- how five plots took down raja raghuvanshi

00:04:38

Marriage gone murderous: expert explains the gruesome murder case.

00:13:01
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
tfipostTfipost.com
Right Wing | News Analysis | Indian Opinion
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited

No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited