Pushpa 2 breaks 13 Indian box-office collection records as Allu Arjun’s gangster drama is here to rule
“Pushpa flower nahi… fire hai.” Truer words have never been spoken! ‘Pushpa 2’ has set the box-office on fire from the moment it hit the theatres. The much-anticipated Allu Arjun film has set several new benchmarks of box-office success. Here are some ways the Sukumar directorial has etched box-office history.
Biggest Opener In India
As per a report by box-office tracking portal Sacnilk, the gangster drama has collected a staggering Rs 175 crore on the day of its release, thereby making it the biggest Indian opener in history.
Allu Arjun The New Box-Office ‘Badshaah’?
The high-octane sequel stormed into theaters, amassing a staggering Rs 65–67 crore nett in Hindi on its opening day, smashing records. It surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (Rs 65.5 crore) to become the biggest Hindi opener of all time.
Additionally, Pushpa 2 shattered the record for the highest-grossing South-dubbed Hindi debut, previously held by KGF Chapter 2 (Rs 52 crore). With a phenomenal Rs 175 crore nett across all languages on Day 1, the film's pan-India dominance is undeniable.
Biggest Non-Holiday Opener
Pushpa 2 has emerged as the largest non-holiday opener in Hindi, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, which had garnered Rs 55.75 crore on its first day earlier this year. While these are preliminary estimates, the final tally may climb even higher, as reported by Pinkvilla.
Some Other Records Broken By ‘Pushpa 2’
- Pushpa 2 shattered the worldwide box office record, surpassing SS Rajamouli's RRR (Rs 223 crore gross).
- It set a new
