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Pushpa 2 Movie Review and release LIVE Updates: Allu Arjun starrer to record one of the biggest opening for a South Film in Hindi – The Times of India
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, the highly anticipated sequel to Allu Arjun’s 2021 blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, is just hours away from its highly awaited theatrical release tomorrow, 5 December 2024. Directed by Sukumar, this action-packed drama promises to take the story of Pushpa Raj to greater heights with double the action, following his rise from a humble labourer to a key player in the sandalwood smuggling syndicate.
Allu Arjun, who won the National Award for his performance in the first instalment, returns in the lead alongside Rashmika Mandanna reprising her role as Srivalli. The film also features Fahadh Faasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. According to reports, the film’s narrative will delve deeper into the conflict between Pushpa and Shekhawat while exploring his rise to power.
The first film in the franchise grossed an estimated Rs 400 crore globally. Its success laid the groundwork for ‘Pushpa 2’, which is already generating record-breaking advance sales. According to box office reports on sacnilk.com, the movie is well on its way to record a Rs 300 crore weekend at the global box office. With advance day 1 sales crossing Rs 80 crore, buzz is that the film will beat the lifetime collections of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ in its debut week at the box office. The movie is poised to surpass collections of blockbuster hits including Prabhas’ ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and even Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathaan’.
Trade analysts have even boldly predicted that ‘Pushpa 2’ could just become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
The huge box office numbers have been linked directly to the hype around the film and also the higher ticket pricing. The Andhra Pradesh government approved the price hike of the tickets for the film, calling it a “progressive decision”. This move backed by the government, has made ticket pricing for ‘Pushpa 2’ the highest for a Telugu film.
Despite the rise in ticket prices, reports state that shows are selling out in multiple regions, with fans eager to experience the cinematic extravaganza on its opening day.
Stay tuned to this ETimes live blog for all the real-time updates on the release, movie reviews, audience reactions, box office numbers, and more about ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’.