Pushpa 2: The Rule – Box Office Day 1 Collection: Allu Arjun’s Film Creates History
Pushpa 2: The Rule has stormed into the record books, becoming the biggest opener in Indian cinema history. The Allu Arjun starrer raked in a staggering 175.1 crore on its first day, surpassing the 133 crore opening of SS Rajamouli’s RRR.
Day 1 Box Office Numbers
According to Sacnilk.com, Pushpa 2 earned 175.1 crore nett across languages on Thursday:
– Telugu: 95.1 crore
– Hindi: 67 crore
– Tamil: 7 crore
– Kannada: 1 crore
– Malayalam: 5 crore
With an impressive 82.66% occupancy in the Telugu belt, the film’s dominance on a weekday has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Industry Reactions
Ashish Saksena, COO of Cinemas at BookMyShow, expressed the excitement, saying,
Pushpa 2: The Rule has officially rewritten history, crossing a staggering 3 million tickets in advance sales—the highest ever in India! The frenzy surrounding this blockbuster is unmatched, marking a monumental moment for Indian cinema. Already a Pan-India phenomenon, the film is poised to shatter more records and elevate Indian cinema to new heights.”
Where It Stands Among All-Time Openers
Pushpa 2: The Rule now ranks among the biggest openers in Indian cinema:
1. RRR – 223 crore (Day 1)
2. Baahubali 2 – 217 crore (Day 1)
3. Pushpa 2 – 175 crore (Day 1, projected to cross 250 crore)
About the Film
Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprising their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.
The first part, Pushpa: The Rise, introduced audiences to the intense power struggles within the world of red sandalwood smuggling. Allu Arjun’s performance in the film earned him a National Film Award, setting the stage for even greater expectations in the sequel.
With Pushpa 2 off to such a phenomenal start, it promises to be a landmark moment not just for the franchise but for Indian cinema as a whole.
