Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon has collected $840,000 in North America in its first week, with strong performances in Tamil and Telugu audiences. The film grossed Rs 54.15 crore in India. Despite competition from Bollywood and Hollywood films, Dragon shows significant potential to surpass the $1 million mark in North America, highlighting Ranganathan's growing appeal overseas.
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