Release and Cast:
Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles. This highly anticipated sequel to Pushpa: The Rise hit theaters worldwide on December 5, 2024, and is already making waves.
Plot Overview
The film continues the story of Pushpa Raj, a red sanders smuggler who rises to power by taking over the syndicate to earn respect. However, his half-brother and police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekawat remain determined to oppose him.
Box Office Records
Pushpa 2 smashed several records on its opening day:
Grossed ₹209 crore globally, becoming the biggest opening ever at the Indian box office.
Achieved the highest Hindi film opening, with ₹72 crore gross, beating Jawan.
Set a new benchmark with over ₹50 crore net collections in both Telugu and Hindi on the same day.
Surpassed Kalki 2898 AD for the biggest overseas opening for an Indian film.
By Friday evening, the film’s worldwide collection reached ₹294 crore, outshining RRR’s opening of ₹223 crore.
Audience Response and Midnight Shows
Given the overwhelming audience response, theater owners in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata added midnight shows to accommodate the demand.
Critical Acclaim
Netizens have praised Allu Arjun’s performance as Pushpa Raj, calling it his “career best.” Fans and critics alike have already declared Pushpa 2 an “epic blockbuster.”
Pre-Release Success and Future Prospects
With record-breaking advance bookings, Pushpa 2 earned over ₹100 crore globally in pre-sales. Industry experts predict it could join the ₹1000-crore club, alongside Dangal, RRR, KGF Chapter 2, Pathaan, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Pushpa 3: The Rampage Confirmed
The sequel ends on a cliffhanger, setting up the next installment, Pushpa 3: The Rampage. Dialogue writer Srikanth Vissa has confirmed that the third part will be grander in scale. The makers are reportedly planning to bring a prominent Bollywood actor as the villain.Pushpa 2: The Rule has undoubtedly cemented its place as one of Indian cinema’s most significant milestones, thrilling audiences and setting new records worldwide.