The highly anticipated Pushpa 2, released on December 5, has taken the global box office by storm, grossing ₹1700 crores worldwide within just three weeks. Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, the movie has set new benchmarks, becoming the fastest film to cross ₹1000 crore, ₹1500 crore, and ₹1700 crore. Analysts predict that Pushpa 2 is well on its way to surpassing the ₹1800 crore mark, potentially challenging the lifetime record of Baahubali 2.
What makes this feat remarkable is that nearly half of the collections have come from the Bollywood market alone, an achievement that has eluded even Bollywood megastars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. The unprecedented craze for Allu Arjun’s portrayal of Pushparaj has captivated audiences across India, solidifying his pan-India stardom.
The production house, Mythri Movie Makers, officially announced that Pushpa 2 has collected over ₹770 crore nett in the North Belt within 25 days. The film continues to dominate theaters with exceptional occupancy rates. In some instances, such as one reported at a North Indian theater, audience outrage was sparked when a different movie, Baby John, was shown instead of Pushpa 2. Fans argued with theater management, underscoring the unmatched craze for the film.
With the weekend around the corner, Pushpa 2 is poised to join the ₹800 crore nett club in India, further cementing its place in Indian cinema history. As fans eagerly flock to theaters, the film continues to ride high on its wave of unprecedented success.