Pushpa 2 eyes 1,000 crore club after record-breaking opening weekend

Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has broken multiple box office records, grossing over $94.5 million globally during its extended opening weekend.

The film, directed by Sukumar, achieved the highest opening day and weekend collections for any Indian film, both domestically and internationally.

The Hindi-dubbed version led the charge, earning $33.7 million, which helped propel the film’s estimated India net earnings to $62.5 million in just four days.

On Day 4 alone, the film added $16.7 million across all languages, with the Hindi version contributing $10 million.

The Telugu version earned $5.1 million, while the Tamil version grossed $1.1 million. Smaller collections from Malayalam and Kannada also helped increase the total revenue.

With its explosive start, Pushpa 2 is expected to surpass Rs 1,000 crore by the end of its first week, if not by the second weekend.

“The film is expected to dip in the coming days, but its overall collections will likely hit the $102.7 million mark,” said a trade expert.

The movie is also predicted to be the second film of 2024 to cross the Rs 1000 crore milestone after Kalki 2898 AD.

Internationally, Pushpa 2 raked in an estimated $19 million (Rs 161 crore) in overseas collections, cementing its place as the biggest opening for an Indian film this year. In North America, it grossed $10.5 million (Rs 87 crore), making it the second-highest opening weekend for an Indian film in 2024, just behind Kalki 2898 AD.

Pushpa 2 shattered several records, including the highest-ever single-day collection at the Hindi box office, which crossed Rs 75 crore on Day 4.

The film's success comes after its first part, Pushpa: The Rise, became a major hit in 2021.

The film features Allu Arjun in the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil also playing pivotal parts. The success of Pushpa 2 highlights the global appeal of Indian cinema and sets new benchmarks for future releases.