'This Weekend, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' Ranks High Among Global Cinema Releases'
'This Weekend, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' Ranks High Among Global Cinema Releases'
Allu Arjun's newest flick, "Pushpa 2: The Rule", continues to smash records at the global box office. The Telugu movie surpassed the $150 million mark in just ten days at the cinemas. Not only that, but it also ranked in the top 5 on Comscore's list of highest-grossing films for two consecutive weekends. As reported by producers Mythri Movie Makers, "Pushpa 2 The Rule" grossed an astounding $152.3 million worldwide in its first ten days since its release on December 5. The film was screened in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam markets.
"Pushpa 2: The Rule" in Comscore's Top 5
Comscore ranked "Pushpa 2: The Rule" at the third spot on their list of top-grossing films during the weekend ending December 15. The film raked in $29.2 million over the second weekend, placing it at the third position on the list. In the US market, the film collected $1.6 million over the same weekend, making it the eighth-highest grossing film in the US during that time.
Within days of its release on December 5, "Pushpa 2: The Rule" made it to the third rank on the list for the week ending December 8.
"Pushpa 2 The Rule": Box Office Breakdown
The Telugu movie "Pushpa 2: The Rule" had already garnered significant pre-sales globally and collected over $10 million before its theatrical release. It recorded an opening collection of $34.7 million internationally, making it the highest opening Indian film ever, surpassing SS Rajamouli’s "RRR" ($29.4 million). In the domestic Indian market alone, the film grossed $19.5 million in its opening weekend, setting new records for Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and director Sukumar. It also became the highest-grossing Indian film in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
"Pushpa 2: The Rule" grossed an overall $125.7 million worldwide and $96.8 million in India during its first week in theatres. In just ten days, the Hindi markets in India alone raked in over $66 million. Remarkably, the film managed a single-day global gross of over $10 million on its tenth day, December 14 (Sunday).
"Pushpa" franchise
"Pushpa 2: The Rule" is the highly anticipated and now successful sequel to Sukumar’s surprise hit "", which released in 2021. The movie transcended language barriers and dominated the Indian box office, scoring big in the Hindi markets as well. The film set the stage for the next two films in the trilogy, telling the story of a young, angry man disenfranchised by society but determined to overthrow the system of authority.
Customized for the target audience who enjoy violent outbursts justified by the character's treatment, "Pushpa 2: The Rule" immerses fans in the world of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun’s lead character). The film emphasizes the star, the character's image, and his aura above all else, setting the stage for future installments in the series. Hints of the third film, "Pushpa 3: The Rampage," were included in the post-credit scenes of the second film.
The sequel, "Pushpa 2: The Rule," also appeared on Comscore's global list, reaching the fifth position during its first week of release.
Rashmika Mandanna, starring alongside Allu Arjun in "Pushpa 2: The Rule," added another feather to her cap as the film's success rolled in.
In addition to its global success, "Pushpa 2: The Rule" also made a notable entry into the list of highest-grossing Indian films on Comscore, sitting comfortably along with other popular titles.
"Pushpa 2: The Rule" was not only a blockbuster in the Telugu and Tamil markets but also showed remarkable performance in the Hindi version, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films in the box office.