India, Oct. 5 -- There have been very few times when Indian films have had global releases at the box office and come out victorious. RRR was famously the number one film in the world upon its release, as was Dhurandhar The Revenge. Others, like Jawan and Kalki 2898 AD, also challenged big releases. But never has an Indian film outearned a Tom Cruise-starrer in a direct clash, up until now. Ajay Devgn's Drishyam The Conclusion has created a sensation at the international box office, ending up as the number 2 film in the world on its opening weekend.

Drishyam The Conclusion had a magnificent start at the Indian box office, minting Rs.62 crore net on a manic opening day. After sustaining that momentum through the weekend, it reached Rs.176...