The well-reviewed film, which follows seven British retirees on a trip to India, debuted in 27 US theatres this weekend and collected $750,301 (Dh2.75 million), according to an estimate from distributor Fox Searchlight. That means the film notched a strong per-theatre average of $27,789.
Marigold Hotel was already a hit overseas with its international gross of $70 million. Playing in 17 foreign countries this weekend, the movie grossed an additional $1.3 million, raising its tally abroad to $72.4 million. The picture has performed best in the UK, where many of its stars hail from.
The film succeeded in the US this weekend due to interest from baby boomers, Searchlight said.
