Allu Arjun's ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ has rewritten Indian cinema history with its record-breaking performance.
Directed by Sukumar and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, the film’s massive opening has set benchmarks across multiple categories. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Worldwide Gross: Day 1 worldwide gross hit Rs 282.91 crore, including Rs 68.15 crore from overseas markets.
Regional Earnings: Rs 92.36 crore (Telugu-speaking states), Rs 87.24 crore (northern India), Rs 10.71 crore (Tamil Nadu), Rs 17.89 crore (Karnataka), Rs 6.56 crore (Kerala).
Biggest South-Dubbed Hindi Film: The Hindi version grossed Rs 67 crore, breaking KGF: Chapter 2’s record.
Non-Holiday Opener: Surpassed Pathaan’s Rs 55.75 crore with Rs 67 crore in Hindi.
Highest Indian Opening: Grossed Rs 200 crore (including premieres), overtaking RRR’s ₹156 crore.
Biggest Worldwide Opening: Beat RRR’s Rs 223 crore with Rs 282.91 crore globally.
Milestone in Two Languages: First film to gross Rs 50 crore+ in Telugu and Hindi on Day 1.
Overseas Records: Biggest Indian film opener in overseas markets for 2024, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD.
Dethroned Hindi Openers: Outperformed Jawan (Rs 64 crore) and KGF 2 (Rs 52 crore) in Hindi.
Allu Arjun’s Best Opening: With a staggering Rs 282.91 crore worldwide on Day 1, Allu Arjun has achieved the biggest opening of his career.
Sukumar’s Largest Opening: Director Sukumar’s masterful storytelling and vision have resulted in his career's most successful opening, setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema.
Rashmika Mandanna’s Most Successful Debut: Pushpa 2 marks Rashmika’s most successful debut at box office, with her role as Srivalli winning audiences across India and overseas.