The Rule is setting new benchmarks at the box office with its phenomenal performance. On its 12th day, the Sukumar directorial collected a staggering ₹27.75 crore, according to Sacnilk. This includes ₹5.45 crore from Telugu screenings, ₹21 crore from the Hindi belt, ₹1 crore from Tamil audiences, and ₹15 lakh each from Kannada and Malayalam markets.
With an overall 24.80% Telugu occupancy on its second Monday, the film’s domestic earnings have reached an impressive ₹929.85 crore. Featuring Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj and Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli, the action-drama continues to dominate theaters across India.
Record-Breaking Weekend 2 Collection
Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh highlighted the film’s unprecedented success in his latest Instagram post. He shared that Pushpa 2: The Rule became the first film to cross ₹100 crore in its second weekend (Friday to Sunday), a feat no other Indian film has achieved.
Adarsh wrote, “‘PUSHPA 2′ IS A WILDFIRE AT THE BOX OFFICE… SETS NEW BENCHMARKS IN WEEKEND 2: FIRST FILM TO CROSS ₹100 CR… The phenomenal business of Pushpa 2 highlights the power of well-crafted desi cinema combined with mass appeal. This film underscores the massive revenue potential of theatrical releases in mass pockets.“
Pushpa 2 vs. Other Box Office Giants
The second weekend saw Pushpa 2: The Rule rake in ₹128 crore, surpassing several box office juggernauts. Adarsh shared a comparative list showcasing the Hindi collections of other big releases:
- Pushpa 2: The Rule: ₹128 crore
- Stree 2: ₹93.85 crore
- Gadar 2: ₹90.47 crore
- Animal: ₹87.56 crore
- Jawan: ₹82.46 crore
- Baahubali 2: ₹80.75 crore
Other notable films like Dangal, Pathaan, and KGF 2 also trailed behind the remarkable weekend numbers of Pushpa 2.
Mass Appeal Triumphs
Adarsh emphasized the importance of mass cinema over content aimed solely at elite multiplex audiences. He wrote, “The box office verdict is loud and clear: MASS CINEMA RULES.“
About Pushpa 2: The Rule
Pushpa 2: The Rule is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar under the banners Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the film has captivated audiences across the nation with its gripping storyline and high-octane action sequences.
With the current momentum, Pushpa 2: The Rule is poised to break even more records, cementing its place as one of the most successful films in Indian cinema history.
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