“Bonolota Express” Breaks Records, Enters $400,000 Club in North America

The Bangladeshi film Bonolota Express has achieved a historic milestone in North America, becoming the first film from Bangladesh to surpass $400,000 in box office earnings across the United States and Canada.

Directed by Tanim Noor, the movie has been steadily gaining momentum since its release, drawing strong audience turnout and critical attention. Within just 17 days, the film earned approximately $401,000, marking a significant achievement for the country’s film industry in international markets.

The film has also overtaken the lifetime North American earnings of Hawa, which previously held the record as the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film in the region. Industry observers say this rapid success reflects growing global interest in Bangladeshi cinema.

According to Mohammad Oliullah Sajib, president of international distributor Swapna Scarecrow, the film continues to perform strongly into its third week. It added nearly $40,000 more during this period alone, while being screened in 21 theatres across North America.

Produced by Buriganga Talkies and co-produced by Hoichoi Productions, the film features a prominent ensemble cast including Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Zakia Bari Mamo, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Sabila Nur, and Sariful Razz, among others.

With its continued success, “Bonolota Express” is setting a new standard for Bangladeshi films abroad, signaling a promising future for the industry in international markets.