Sekhar Kammula’s directorial film FIDAA starring Varun Tej , debutante Sai Pallavi was released on July 21st 2017, became one of the biggest hits at the overseas Box-office. Produced by Dil Raju, Fidaa has collected $2,058,419 to become 6th highest grosser of All-time in USA. Fidaa was one of very few movies where all involved parties made good money.
Fidaa has collected a distributor share of $1,151,973 i.e. 7.37 crores INR in USA from 131 locations. From Non-USA market, it has fetched another 30 lakhs INR, to make it a total distributor share of 7.67 crores in overseas
Profit Loss Calculation:
After expenses deduction, Fidaa’s overseas share stands at 7 Crores. As the movie was sold for 4 crores , it has fetched 3 crores profit. Out of the profits, 1.25 Crores went to the distributor , remaining 1.75 crores to the local exhibitors as per the profit sharing model.
The money each group will bring home :
FIDAA had fetched 13.18 crore rupees [ $2,058,419 Gross] as theatrical ticket sales in USA.
Here is how your ticket money had been split :
- USA Theatres’ Cut : 6.18 Cr
- Producer : 4 Cr
- Distributor : 1.25 Cr
- Exhibitors : 1.75 Cr
(P.S : For calculation convenience, tax component and other trivial adjustments are not accounted)
FIDAA Overseas Profit Loss break down:
| Theater Chain | Screens | Gross | Distributor Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinemark | 55 | $859,879 | $515,927 |
| Others [ Locally Owned ] | 39 | $587,175 | $345,416 |
| Regal | 15 | $304,947 | $149,424 |
| AMC | 13 | $240,064 | $108,028 |
| Marcus | 9 | $66,354 | $33,177 |
| Distributor Share in USA | 131 | $2,058,419 | $1,151,973 |
| VPF & Publicity | - $100,000 | ||
| USA Share ( After VPF ) | [ $1,051,973 ] 6 Cr 73 Lakhs |
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| Other Countries Revenue ( sold) | 30 Lakhs | ||
| Overseas Total Share | 7 Crores |
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| Overseas Rights | 4 Crores | ||
| Overseas Profit/Loss | 3 Cr Profit |
