Allu Arjun’s blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its phenomenal run at the box office, minting ₹25 crore on its third Saturday. The film’s total earnings have now skyrocketed to an astonishing ₹1029.9 crore, making it a cinematic juggernaut.
According to a Sacnilk report, Saturday’s earnings included ₹4.35 crore from Telugu screenings, ₹20 crore from Hindi shows, ₹55 lakhs from Tamil screenings, ₹8 lakh from Kannada audiences, and ₹2 lakh from the Malayalam market. The action-drama recorded an impressive Telugu occupancy rate of 42.21%, reflecting its enduring appeal across the nation.
A Record-Breaking Milestone
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule is the sequel to the 2021 hit Pushpa: The Rise. The film’s Hindi version has also been a massive success. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the third Friday collection of the Hindi version, stating, “Pushpa 2 continues to dominate the box office, despite fresh competition. Rakes in double-digit collections, showcasing remarkable staying power. Solid growth is expected on Saturday and Sunday. Pushpa2 [Week 3] Fri 12.50 cr. Total: ₹645 cr.”
Allu Arjun Reacts to the Success
At a “Thank You” press meet in Delhi, Allu Arjun expressed his gratitude and excitement about the film’s record-breaking success.
“It feels incredible to be sitting on top of a record-breaking hit, and I won’t deny that numbers matter to me. Of course, they do, and I’ll be in this trance for a couple of months because being part of a ₹1000 crore film is no joke,” the actor said.
He added, “The numbers are temporary, but the love I hold very close to my heart. I always say that records are made to be broken. Maybe for the next 2-3 months, I will enjoy all these records, but hopefully, by the summer, I would want all these records to be broken by the next film.”
Vision for Indian Cinema
Allu Arjun also shared his vision for Indian cinema’s growth, saying, “It doesn’t have to be a Telugu film; it can be Tamil, Kannada, or Hindi. It doesn’t matter, but I want these records to be broken because that is the progression. India is going up.”
Pushpa 2: The Rule has undoubtedly set a benchmark for Indian cinema, reaffirming Allu Arjun’s position as one of the most bankable stars in the industry and showcasing the pan-India appeal of Telugu cinema.
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