

While KGF: Chapter 2 was expected to top Baahubali 2, Kantara's blockbuster success was a shocker for probably even the makers of the film. The Kannada Movie Industry, also known as Sandalwood, saw the baton be passed from Baahubali 2, twice, with two blockbusters in quick succession after the Covid-19 outbreak - KGF: Chapter 2 and Kantara.

Karnataka has seen the highest growth in terms of moviegoers in the last few years. Karnataka Had Two All Time Grossers After Baahubali 2 - KGF: Chapter 2 And Kantara Avatar (2009) continues to be the highest grossing film of all time while Avatar: The Way Of Water is stationed at the third position currently. In Hollywood, James Cameron crossed his film Titanic, with Avatar (2009). SS Rajamouli now has two films stationed at the top and that is a momentous achievement as not many directors can manage to do that.

RRR is the highest grossing Indian film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. RRR Is The Highest Grossing Indian Film In Andhra Pradesh And Telangana Regardless, it is a huge feat for Pathaan to be topping Baahubali 2 in two states. Pathaan has also beat Baahubali 2 in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh but that is on a nett basis, and India-wise comparisons happen on gross basis. On a state-wise basis and in gross terms, Pathaan is the highest grossing film of all time in West Bengal and Assam. It has a chance to cross that film on a nett basis but not on a gross basis as Baahubali 2 was way ahead. Currently, it is second only to Baahubali 2. The Pathaan onslaught was a crazy one as it recorded the highest single day collections for a Hindi film on a non-holiday, only to top it with an even bigger single day, the next day. 580 crores in India and is likely to end its run with a total of over Rs. The Bollywood biggie, Pathaan, spearheaded by Shah Rukh Khan, is on a record smashing spree, both in India and internationally. Pathaan Has Topped Baahubali 2 In 2 States On A Gross Basis Interestingly, the Mohanlal starrer continues to be the highest grossing film in the state, seven years and counting. Before we begin analysing different states with a film other than Baahubali 2 as the highest grossing film, it is important to note that Kerala was probably the only state where Baahubali 2 could not cross the highest grossing film, Pulimurugan, to emerge as the highest grossing film in that state. Over the years, there have been films that have tried to topple Baahubali 2, not on an all India basis but on a state-level basis. Baahubali 2 Failed To Cross Pulimurugan In Kerala, But Broke Records Everywhere Else
