While India still awaits release, Fifty Shades of Grey makes BO record

Fifty Shades of Grey has set a new record at the international box office after cashing in almost $500 million, it has been reported.

Fifty Shades of Grey has set a new record at the international box office after cashing in almost $500 million, it has been reported.

The Sam Taylor Johnson directed erotic movie now has a total of $338.4 million dollars in offshore play, Deadline.com reported.

Its $338.4 million overseas earnings now outrank Universal’s previous best-performing R-rated international hit, Ted, which earned $332.4 million. Domestic earnings of $147.8 million mean the film has earned $486 million so far.

The largest foreign market for the film has been the UK, where it has earned $46.9 million.

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