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The much-awaited ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has set the box office on fire with its monumental success. As expected, the first week of December was earmarked for this high-octane sequel, and it’s safe to say that the film exceeded all expectations. Within a single day, ‘Pushpa 2’ crossed the Rs 150 crore mark, cementing its place as one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema.
According to Sacnilk, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ made an incredible opening day collection of Rs 175 crore across all languages.
The Telugu version dominated, with an impressive 82.66% occupancy, peaking at 90.19% for night shows.
This massive opening has pushed ‘Pushpa 2’ into the ranks of one of the highest-grossing Indian openers of all time. As per early estimates, the film is expected to cross Rs 250 crore by the end of its opening weekend.
On its opening day, ‘Pushpa 2’ surpassed ‘KGF’ Chapter 2's record for the highest-grossing South-dubbed Hindi film. The Hindi version of ‘Pushpa 2’ earned a remarkable Rs 67 crore, setting a new record for South-dubbed films in the Hindi market.
Pushpa 2 became the largest non-holiday opener in Hindi cinema, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’, whichearned Rs 55.75 crore on its first day earlier this year. ‘Pushpa 2’ grossed Rs 67 crore in Hindi on Day 1, setting a new milestone.
Pushpa 2 also set a new benchmark for the highest Indian box office opening, overtaking ‘RRR's Rs 156 crore gross. With a massive Rs 200 crore opening, including premieres, the film made history by becoming the first to achieve such an opening.
The film surpassed ‘RRR's worldwide box office gross of Rs 223 crore, making ‘Pushpa 2’ the biggest worldwide opener for an Indian film, adding another major achievement to its name.
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‘Pushpa 2’ became the first Indian film to net Rs 200 crore gross on its opening day, including the premieres. This achievement has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema, further elevating the film’s success.
The film reached a historic milestone by grossing Rs 50 crore or more in two languages—Telugu and Hindi—on its opening day. This accomplishment highlights the pan-India appeal and massive reach of ‘Pushpa 2’.
On the global front, ‘Pushpa 2’ surpassed the opening of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, making it the biggest overseas launch for an Indian film in 2024. This remarkable debut overseas added a new record for the film.
‘Pushpa 2’ dethroned Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan from the top spot of highest box office openers in Hindi. ‘Jawan’, earned Rs 64 crore on its opening day, and was the highest-grossing Hindi opener until ‘Pushpa 2’ surpassed it with Rs 67 crore on Day 1.
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The film also broke the record held by ‘KGF’: Chapter 2, which grossed Rs 52 crore in Hindi on its opening day. ‘Pushpa 2’ outperformed this by earning Rs 67 crore, setting a new record.
‘Pushpa 2’ delivered the best opening of Allu Arjun’s career, domestically and internationally. The film’s impressive Day 1 collection has solidified his position as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema.
Director Sukumar has achieved his largest opening ever with ‘Pushpa 2’. The film's record-breaking collection across multiple regions and languages is a testament to his direction and storytelling prowess.
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Rashmika Mandanna, who plays Srivalli in the film, celebrated her best box office debut with ‘Pushpa 2’. The film's outstanding success on its opening day marked her career’s most significant achievement in terms of box office numbers.
The sequel continues the saga of red sandalwood smuggling, with Allu Arjun reprising his role as Pushpa Raj. Alongside him, Rashmika Mandanna returns as Srivalli, and Fahadh Faasil’s character, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, adds more intensity to the narrative. The movie also features notable actors like Jagapathi Babu, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, and Anasuya Bharadwaj.
'Pushpa 2: The Rule' has achieved an extraordinary feat in its opening day, shattering multiple records and setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema. With a Rs 175 crore Day 1 collection, the film’s box office journey is expected to continue breaking records in the coming days.
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