Sukumar’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, premiered on December 5, 2024, after paid previews on December 4. According to Sacnilk.com, the movie earned a staggering ₹279.20 crore worldwide on its opening day, setting multiple box office records. The Movie has already become a global sensation with its outstanding performance at the box office.
Pushpa 2 Worldwide Collection Breakdown
In India, The Rule collected ₹10.65 crore net during paid previews and ₹164.25 crore net on its release day, reaching ₹174.9 crore net and ₹209.2 crore gross. Overseas, the film brought in ₹70 crore, resulting in a worldwide total of ₹279.20 crore. This surpasses RRR, which previously held the record for the highest Indian film opening at ₹223 crore. The success of Pushpa 2 is a major milestone in Indian cinema.
Records Broken by Pushpa 2
- Biggest Opening at the Indian Box Office: ₹209 crore gross.
- Highest Opening for a Hindi Film: ₹72 crore gross, beating Jawan.
- Largest Overseas Opening for an Indian Film: ₹70 crore, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD.
- Unprecedented Day-One Earnings in Telugu and Hindi: Over ₹50 crore net in both languages.
These records are remarkable, especially as Pushpa 2 was released on a weekday, making its achievements even more impressive.
Day 2 Box Office Update
On Day 2 (Friday), The Rule continued its momentum, earning ₹49.71 crore by 6 PM. This brought the total collection in India to ₹224.61 crore. With strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth, Pushpa 2 is expected to surpass its opening day earnings by the weekend.
Impact of Ticket Price Hikes
The ticket prices were notably higher, with premiere tickets priced at up to ₹944, including GST. The Andhra Pradesh government approved price hikes for regular shows, ranging from ₹100 to ₹200 based on the theatre class. Multiplex tickets were priced as high as ₹2,500.
Allu Arjun expressed gratitude to the Andhra Pradesh government for supporting the Telugu film industry with this decision. In a social media post, he thanked Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their cooperation in boosting the industry. The success of Pushpa 2 demonstrates Allu Arjun’s star power and the immense anticipation for this sequel.
About Pushpa 2: The Rule
A sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, the movie follows Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, a laborer-turned-sandalwood smuggler. With its record-breaking opening, Pushpa 2 has solidified its position as a cinematic phenomenon.
