The much-awaited sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, has set the box office ablaze with its extraordinary performance. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu action drama earned over ₹400 crore globally in just two days since its release on December 5, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2024.
Boasting an ensemble cast that includes Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, and others, the film has garnered widespread acclaim and shattered records at both the domestic and international levels.
Day 2 Collection Crosses ₹400 Crore
As per film industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie collected ₹90.1 crore net in India on its second day alone, building on its record-breaking Day 1 performance. Globally, Pushpa 2 has already raked in ₹421.3 crore, including ₹321.3 crore from the Indian market, with ₹100 crore gross contributed by overseas collections.
Film analyst Manobala Vijayabalan highlighted the sequel’s massive success, stating, “Pushpa 2 beat Pushpa 1 lifetime in just 2 days.”
Unprecedented Records
According to business expert Taran Adarsh, Pushpa 2 achieved the following milestones:
- Highest opening day for a Hindi-dubbed film.
- Highest non-holiday and non-festival opening day in Hindi cinema.
- Record-breaking $8 million (₹66 crore) overseas opening, the highest for any Indian film in 2024.
Additionally, the film grossed ₹164.25 crore net on its debut day, surpassing previous records set by RRR.
Day 3 Expectations
The film is now projected to cross the ₹550 crore mark by its third day, making it the fastest Indian film to achieve this feat. Trade analysts predict that the movie will continue to dominate the box office for weeks, setting benchmarks for Indian cinema.
Box Office Comparisons
Pushpa 2 has already outperformed its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise (2021), which earned ₹350 crore globally in its lifetime run. It also eclipsed the opening records of other blockbusters, such as RRR and Kalki 2898 AD.
A Phenomenal Start for Indian Cinema in 2024
With its multilingual release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and Bengali, Pushpa 2 has solidified its position as the biggest opener in Indian cinema history. The movie’s widespread appeal, combined with Allu Arjun’s magnetic screen presence and Sukumar’s compelling storytelling, has made it a cinematic phenomenon.
With Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun and Sukumar have redefined success in Indian cinema, creating a film that resonates across languages and borders. As fans eagerly await updates on its growing collections, the movie stands as a testament to the global appeal of Indian films.
Will Pushpa 2 become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time? Only time will tell.
