The mass entertainer Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to dominate the box office, completing a month of roaring success. The action-packed drama, which has set new benchmarks, has collected an impressive ₹1199 crore in India, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Day 31: Significant Jump in Collections
On its fifth Saturday, the film witnessed a remarkable 40% increase in collections, raking in ₹5.5 crore as compared to ₹3.75 crore on Day 30, according to Sacnilk. This surge signals a strong weekend ahead for the blockbuster. Hindi audiences contributed the lion’s share with ₹4.35 crore, followed by Telugu audiences at ₹1 crore. Tamil and Kannada collections stood at ₹0.14 crore and ₹0.01 crore, respectively.
Impressive Regional Breakdown
The movie’s ₹1199 crore total includes ₹785 crore from Hindi, ₹333.51 crore from Telugu, ₹57.98 crore from Tamil, ₹7.71 crore from Kannada, and ₹14.15 crore from Malayalam markets. Pushpa 2‘s pan-India appeal and mass connectivity have helped it sustain strong numbers despite competition.
Crushing Competition
While Pushpa 2 soars, Varun Dhawan’s Baby John, a Christmas release and remake of the South Indian hit Theri, has struggled to perform. On the same Saturday, Baby John failed to cross ₹1 crore, standing in stark contrast to Pushpa 2’s ₹5.5 crore. Since its release, Baby John has yet to touch the ₹40 crore mark, highlighting Pushpa 2’s dominance.
Day-Wise Collection Highlights
The journey of Pushpa 2 has been nothing short of phenomenal, with the opening day grossing ₹164.25 crore and the first week totaling ₹725.8 crore. Here’s the complete breakdown:
- Week 1: ₹725.8 crore
- Week 2: ₹264.8 crore
- Week 3: ₹129.5 crore
- Week 4: ₹69.65 crore
What’s Next?
With Sunday collections anticipated to surpass expectations, Pushpa 2 is well-positioned to maintain its streak. The film’s success cements Allu Arjun’s place as a pan-India superstar and sets the stage for more record-breaking achievements. Fans are now eagerly awaiting updates on Pushpa 3, as this franchise has redefined the action-entertainment genre in Indian cinema.