Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has taken the box office by storm, amassing a staggering Rs 175.1 crore on its opening day in India, as per a few sources. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film’s strong promotional strategy and massive fan anticipation have propelled it to a record-breaking start.
The film dominated the Telugu market with Rs 95.1 crore, followed by an impressive Rs 67 crore from Hindi regions. Tamil Nadu contributed Rs 7 crore, while collections in Karnataka and Kerala stood at Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore, respectively. With an overall Telugu occupancy rate of 82.66%, the movie witnessed night show peaks at 90.19%. Hindi and Tamil regions also showed robust occupancies, recording 84.75% and 68.63% for night shows, respectively.
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 continues the saga of Pushpa Raj, delving deeper into his challenges against adversaries, including Fahadh Faasil’s Banwar Singh Shekhawat. Critics and audiences alike have praised the performances, particularly Allu Arjun’s magnetic screen presence, and also applauded Sukumar’s direction for blending action, emotion, and social commentary seamlessly.
With the weekend ahead, Pushpa 2 is expected to sustain its momentum, potentially setting new box office benchmarks in Indian cinema.
