‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ box office: Allu Arjun shatters records with a massive ₹175 crore Day 1 collection

Pushpa 2: The Rule shatters box office records, grossing ₹175.1 crore on opening day, solidifying Allu Arjun's superstar status.

Allu Arjun’s much-anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule has taken the box office by storm, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema. The film, directed by Sukumar, raked in a staggering ₹175.1 crore nett on its opening day in India, cementing its position as the biggest opener in Indian film history. Globally, the total gross collection is estimated to exceed ₹200 crore, including impressive overseas numbers.

Released on December 5, Pushpa 2 was showcased across more than 10,000 screens worldwide. The film’s paid premiere shows on December 4, held in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Bengaluru, contributed ₹10.1 crore to its Day 1 earnings.

The Telugu version of the film led the charge, contributing ₹85 crore nett, while the Hindi version brought in ₹67 crore, surpassing the opening-day record of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which had previously earned ₹64 crore. The Tamil and Malayalam versions added ₹7 crore and ₹5 crore, respectively.

Trade analysts, including Ramesh Bala, hailed the film as the “all-time Day 1 opener in India.” The phenomenal performance has also sparked discussions about whether Pushpa 2 could surpass the Day 1 collections of RRR, which grossed ₹223 crore globally.

Featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles, Pushpa 2 also boasts an ensemble cast including Anasuya Bharadwaj, Sunil, and Jagapathi Babu. A special cameo by Sreeleela further added to the excitement surrounding the film.