Pushpa 2: The Rule Smashes Global Box Office Records With Rs 550 Crore In 3 Days; Eyes Rs 1,000 Crore?

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's latest blockbuster, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is taking the box office by storm, shattering records. Directed by Sukumar, the sequel to the 2021 hit Pushpa: The Rise has been an unstoppable force, amassing staggering collections worldwide within just three days of its release.

Day 3 Performance

After a 45% dip in earnings on Day 2, Pushpa 2 bounced back strongly on its third day. According to estimates by Sacnilk.com, the film raked in Rs 115 crore across India for all languages on Day 3, marking a 22% increase from the previous day. This growth highlights the film's enduring appeal among audiences.

Breaking down the Day 3 figures:

Telugu: Rs 31.5 crore
Hindi: Rs 73.5 crore
Tamil: Rs 7.5 crore
Kannada: Rs 0.8 crore
Malayalam: Rs 1.7 crore

Day 4 Estimates

By the end of Day 4, Pushpa 2 is projected to reach Rs 398.77 crore net in India, maintaining its upward trajectory.

Worldwide Collections

Globally, the film's performance has been extraordinary. On its opening day, Pushpa 2 grossed Rs 294 crore worldwide, entering the coveted Rs 200-crore club in record time. By Day 2, the film had surpassed Rs 400 crore, and Day 3 saw the worldwide collection exceed Rs 550 crore.

Surpassing Pushpa: The Rise

In just two days, Pushpa 2 surpassed the lifetime worldwide earnings of its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise, which had grossed Rs 350.1 crore. Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan confirmed this milestone on social media platform X.

Box Office Records Pushpa 2

Biggest Opening Day in Indian Cinema: The film grossed Rs 165 crore on Day 1, surpassing the previous record held by RRR.
First Film to Cross Rs 200 Crore in Opening Gross: It achieved Rs 95.1 crore in Telugu and Rs 67 crore in Hindi on its opening day.
Biggest Overseas Opener in 2024: Pushpa 2 overtook Kalki 2898 AD to claim this title.
Career Best for Cast and Crew: This marks the biggest opening for director Sukumar, actor Allu Arjun, and actress Rashmika Mandanna across all markets.

Audience and Industry Reactions

Fans and industry insiders have praised the film's gripping narrative, high-octane action, and stellar performances. Allu Arjun expressed his gratitude to the audience, thanking them for making Pushpa 2 a monumental success.

Offers and OTT Release Details

To further fuel the buzz, Blinkit is offering Rs 200 vouchers for Pushpa 2 movie tickets with purchases over Rs 999 on their platform.

For those waiting for the digital release, Netflix has already announced that Pushpa 2 will stream in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi after its theatrical run. In January, Netflix took to Instagram, writing, "Pushpa is about to come out of hiding, and he's coming to RULE!"