New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- Recent Indian films may have received lukewarm response from domestic audiences but overseas box office collections have sprung a pleasant surprise.

Movies across languages such as Fighter, Hanu-Man and Malaikottai Vaaliban are doing far better than expected in international markets despite focused release only in countries with sizeable Indian diaspora.

Trade experts say films featuring mainstream stars and the song-and-dance trope are lapped by overseas audiences in territories such as the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand who aren't as discerning as those within the country. Higher ticket prices overseas further boost earnings.

Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has already made over Rs.94 c...