Pushpa 2: The Rule Smashes Box Office Records, Crossing ₹550 Crore Worldwide in Just 3 Days
The highly anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to dominate the box office, shattering records and setting new benchmarks. Directed by Sukumar, the action-packed drama follows its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise (2021), and has already amassed an estimated ₹550 crore globally by Day 3, as per early figures from Sacnilk.com.
Impressive Box Office Journey
On its third day, the film raked in around ₹74.38 crore net across India for all languages. Trade analysts predict earnings between ₹73-74 crore for Friday alone. Despite a massive opening day collection of ₹164.25 crore, Pushpa 2 saw a significant drop of over 45% on Day 2, collecting ₹93.8 crore.
Regional Language Contributions
The film’s Day 2 earnings saw substantial contributions from various regions:
- Telugu: ₹26.95 crore
- Hindi: ₹66.5 crore
- Tamil: ₹7.85 crore
- Kannada: ₹8.55 crore
- Malayalam: ₹2.25 crore
Global Milestones
By the second day, Pushpa 2 had already crossed ₹400 crore in worldwide collections, having grossed ₹294 crore on Day 1 alone. The sequel also surpassed the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise, which had a worldwide total of ₹350.1 crore.
Breaking Records
According to the film’s producers, Mythri Movie Makers, Pushpa 2 achieved the highest-ever opening day collection in Indian cinema, surpassing RRR with ₹165 crore net in India. It also became the first Indian film to gross over ₹200 crore on its opening day, earning ₹95.1 crore in Telugu and ₹67 crore in Hindi.
Internationally, it secured the biggest overseas opening for an Indian film in 2024, beating Kalki 2898 AD.
In a heartfelt message on social media, Allu Arjun thanked fans for their overwhelming love and support. However, the celebrations were marred by a tragic incident during the premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, where a woman lost her life.
The actor expressed his condolences in a video message and announced a ₹25 lakh financial assistance for the bereaved family, along with covering medical expenses for those injured during the incident. “We stand with the family during this difficult time. No words can truly ease the pain, but we hope to offer some comfort through our support,” he said.
In a unique promotional effort, Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, has introduced vouchers worth ₹200 for Pushpa 2 tickets on shopping orders above ₹999, further boosting the film’s appeal.
A Record-Breaking Saga
With its monumental success, Pushpa 2: The Rule has cemented itself as a cinematic juggernaut, setting new standards for Indian films on both domestic and international platforms. Fans eagerly await to see how far this blockbuster can go.
