Asian film-makers take on Hollywood

South Indian blockbuster, “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” will be released in high-quality IMAX format in India, Malaysia, France, the UAE and U.S., in a bid to wean Indian audiences from Hollywood blockbusters

World’s largest film markets (box office revenues, 2016)

$11.4bn
U.S. and Canada

Up 3.7% in 2016 
$6.5bn
China

Up 8%
$2.1bn Japan

Down 1.9%
$1.5bn India

Skiptrace: Hong Kong-China-U.S. co-production helped Jackie Chan’s 2016 earnings hit $61m – world’s second highest paid actor

The Great Wall: Most expensive Chinese-U.S. production boosted Matt Damon’s pay to $55m

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: Baahubali films aimed at younger audiences lured by Hollywood
franchises such as Fast & Furious, starring Dwayne Johnson – world’s highest paid actor at $64.5m. Telugu superstar Prabhas (above) reportedly earned $4.6m from both movies

India’s film industry

New Delhi

INDIA

Tollywood: Telugu-language film industry based in Hyderabad

Bollywood: Hindi-language film industry, based in Mumbai

Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood star earned $33m in 2016 – world’s 10th best paid actor

Sources: Variety, Forbes, Box Office India, Kyodo News, Toho Company

Pictures: Associated Press, Saban Films, Universal Pictures, Arka Mediaworks