As of December 24, 2024, Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Sukumar, has experienced a significant decline in box office collections, marking its lowest figures since its release. Despite this downturn, the film has achieved remarkable milestones, including becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film in history.
Recent Performance
On Day 20, early estimates indicate that Pushpa 2 generated approximately ₹14.25 crore in domestic collections after the noon, matinee, and evening shows. This follows a disappointing ₹13 crore collection on Monday, which was the lowest of its run thus far. The occupancy rates for the Hindi and Telugu versions were reported at 16.63% and 22.27%, respectively.
The film’s total domestic earnings now stand at approximately ₹1090.07 crore, surpassing even the legendary Baahubali 2: The Conclusion to become the highest-grossing Indian film in domestic markets. However, the film is facing stiff competition from new releases like Baby John, which could further impact its box office performance.
Day-wise Collections
Here’s a breakdown of the box office collections for Pushpa 2 over its first 20 days:
- Day 0 (Wednesday): ₹10.65 Cr
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹164.25 Cr
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹93.8 Cr
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹119.25 Cr
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹141.05 Cr
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹64.45 Cr
- Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹51.55 Cr
- Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹43.35 Cr
- Day 8 (Thursday): ₹37.45 Cr
- Day 9 (Friday): ₹36.4 Cr
- Day 10 (Saturday): ₹63.3 Cr
- Day 11 (Sunday): ₹76.6 Cr
- Day 12 (Monday): ₹26.95 Cr
- Day 13 (Tuesday): ₹23.35 Cr
- Day 14 (Wednesday): ₹20.55 Cr
- Day 15 (Thursday): ₹17.65 Cr
- Day 16 (Friday): ₹14.3 Cr
- Day 17 (Saturday): ₹24.75 Cr
- Day 18 (Sunday): ₹32.95 Cr
- Day 19 (Monday): ₹13 Cr
- Day 20 (Tuesday): ₹14.25 Cr
- Day 21 (Wednesday): ₹0.22 Cr
Historical Context
Despite the recent dip in numbers, Pushpa 2 has already crossed significant financial thresholds:
- It is the first Hindi film to surpass the ₹700 crore mark, with a net collection of ₹704.25 crore in Hindi alone.
- The worldwide gross has exceeded ₹1600 crore, making it one of only three Indian films to achieve this feat alongside Dangal and Baahubali 2.
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Casting Details
The film features an impressive cast:
- Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj
- Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli, Pushpa’s wife
- Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS
- Jagapathi Babu as Central Minister Kogatam Veera Pratap Reddy
- Additional cast includes:
- Anasuya Bharadwaj as Dakshayani “Daksha”
- Rao Ramesh as MP Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu
- Sunil as Mangalam Srinu
- Dhananjaya as Jaali Reddy
While Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna reprise their roles from the first installment, Jagapathi Babu joined the cast in a pivotal role for this sequel.
Challenges Ahead
The film’s performance has been marred by external factors, including ongoing controversies surrounding Allu Arjun related to a tragic stampede incident during its premiere. This situation has drawn media scrutiny and could affect audience turnout in subsequent weeks.
Conclusion
While Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to break records and achieve historic box office success, it faces challenges as it enters its third week. The upcoming competition from new films and the recent decline in daily collections will be critical factors to watch in the coming days.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on early reports and estimates from various sources as of December 24, 2024.
