Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” has taken the box office by storm. After a phenomenal opening day, the film continued its impressive run on Day 2, grossing a staggering ₹90.10 crore in India as per early estimates. The film’s total domestic collection now stands at ₹265 crore, with a worldwide gross crossing ₹400 crore.
Allu Arjun’s Star Power
The film’s success can be attributed to Allu Arjun’s star power and the massive fan base he has built over the years. At a promotional event, Arjun expressed his gratitude, saying, “Doing a Hindi film was such a huge thing even to aspire for. We used to think, ‘Maybe in our lifetime we will do one Hindi film.’ It was that far away for us to do the Hindi film. So from that mindset to coming to this stage and standing here is a very big thing for me”.
Impressive Cast and Crew
Directed by Sukumar, “Pushpa 2: The Rule” features an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna, Jagapathi Babu, and Rao Ramesh. The film’s gripping storyline and high-octane action sequences have captivated audiences across multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
'PUSHPA 2' IS WILDFIRE 🔥🔥🔥… A BOXOFFICE MONSTER… #Pushpa2 is PHENOMENAL on its opening day [Thursday], setting new benchmarks at the #BO…
⭐️ Highest *opening day* ever [#Hindi].
⭐️ Highest *non-holiday* and *non-festival* opening day ever [#Hindi].
⭐️ Highest opening day… pic.twitter.com/VyEbjmqTa7— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 6, 2024
Audience Reception
The film has received rave reviews from both critics and audiences. Its popularity is reflected in the high occupancy rates in theaters across India.
In Telugu, the movie witnessed an overall occupancy of 53%, while in Hindi, it was 51.65%. The film’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew.
Public Response and Tweets
The public response to “Pushpa 2: The Rule” has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and admiration for the film.
One user tweeted, “The whole jathra sequence is absolute paisa vasool stuff, man. Take a bow, Suku, and thank you for this experience. More than just a masala scene in a commercial film—so much emotional heft and just the right amount of heroism”.
#Pushpa2 rule continues at the box office, Hindi Heartland accepts the film and now it is all set for a LONG RUN……
PUSHPA 2 – DAY 2 – EARLY ESTIMATES stands between ₹57cr – ₹59cr in HINDI…
Tomorrow film will witness bumper growth and it will do ₹72cr – ₹75cr business,… pic.twitter.com/3j5ppPyK8x
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) December 6, 2024
Another user praised Allu Arjun’s performance, saying, “#AlluArjun stole the show completely with his raw and rustic performance in this mass commercial template by Sukumar. #Pushpa2TheRule is highly supported by #FahadhFaasil, who deserves applause for his acting”.
Movie Plot
“Pushpa 2: The Rule” continues the story of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), who has risen to power as a respected smuggler. The film begins with Pushpa in Japan, where he is fighting smugglers and demanding payment for a load of red sandalwood.
Back home, Pushpa is happily married and fully equipped to face his adversary, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat (Fahadh Faasil). Minister Siddapa (Rao Ramesh) trusts Pushpa to clear all obstacles for him and helps him smuggle red sandalwood. However, Pushpa faces multiple foes, including central minister Prathap Reddy (Jagapathi Babu), who refuses to bend to Pushpa’s methods.
The film is filled with high-octane action sequences and dramatic moments, including a sequence where Pushpa’s relative is kidnapped, leading to a 20-minute-long rescue mission. The story also explores Pushpa’s personal life, including his relationship with his wife Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna) and his efforts to gain respect from his estranged family.
Allu Arjun’s Gesture of Goodwill
A stampede occurred during the premiere of “Pushpa 2: The Rule” at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old woman named Revathi.
Allu Arjun expressed his deep sorrow over the incident and announced a donation of ₹25 lakh to the victim’s family as a goodwill gesture.
He also promised to cover the medical expenses of Revathi’s son, who was injured in the incident. In a heartfelt video message, Arjun said, “Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally”.
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