Sukumar’s Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its extraordinary box office run, nearing the ₹1800 crore milestone worldwide even as Allu Arjun faces legal scrutiny over a recent stampede incident.
Hyderabad, January 3 — Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule is poised to surpass the ₹1800 crore worldwide box office collection on its 29th day since release. The film, which hit theatres on December 5, 2024, has grossed ₹1799 crore globally in just four weeks, the makers announced on social media.
Sharing a striking poster of Arjun as Pushpa Raj, the team wrote, “#Pushpa2TheRule is RULING THE INDIAN BOX OFFICE with its record-breaking run. The WILDFIRE BLOCKBUSTER GROSSES 1799 CRORES WORLDWIDE in 4 weeks.” The massive success brings Pushpa 2 closer to the ₹2000 crore mark achieved by Aamir Khan’s Dangal.
Domestic Dominance
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, the film has amassed ₹1189.85 crore net in India. Despite fierce competition and nearing its first-month mark, the movie maintains a stronghold on the box office. However, with upcoming Sankranthi releases like Shankar’s Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, industry analysts are watching closely to see if Pushpa 2 can sustain its momentum.
Stampede Incident and Legal Developments
The film’s success comes amid legal challenges for Allu Arjun, who appeared in Hyderabad’s Nampally court on Friday for a bail hearing related to a stampede case. During the movie’s premiere at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, an unruly crowd caused a stampede, resulting in the tragic death of a woman and leaving her young son critically injured.
Following the incident, Arjun was arrested on December 13. While initially remanded to judicial custody, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has also taken cognizance of the matter. It has requested an action-taken report from the Hyderabad police chief within four weeks. The commission has urged for a senior-ranking officer to investigate allegations of police misconduct, particularly the reported use of a ‘lathi charge,’ which is alleged to have caused chaos at the event.
Public Sentiment and Industry Impact
While the legal proceedings cast a shadow over the film’s celebrations, fans continue to throng theatres worldwide. Industry experts believe Pushpa 2 has set a benchmark for Indian cinema with its unprecedented earnings and cultural impact, reinforcing Allu Arjun’s stature as a pan-India superstar.
The coming weeks will determine whether the film’s remarkable run will face challenges from legal issues or competition from new releases. For now, however, Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to rule the box office, cementing its place in Indian cinema history.
Sourcese By Agencies
