December 2024: The highly anticipated sequel
Pushpa 2: The Rule has set new benchmarks in Indian cinema, becoming one of the most lucrative ventures in the industry.
Pre-Release Business Breakthrough
Before its release,
Pushpa 2: The Rule created a monumental record by achieving a pre-release business of ₹1085 crore, making it the highest ever in Indian cinema.
The film earned nearly ₹640 crore from its theatrical rights:
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana rights fetched ₹220 crore.
- The Hindi dubbed version rights were sold for ₹200 crore.
- The Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala distribution rights combined contributed ₹100 crore.
- Overseas rights were sold for ₹140 crore.
Additionally, the film made ₹425 crore through non-theatrical deals, including digital, satellite, and music rights. The digital streaming rights were acquired by Netflix for ₹275 crore, while Star Maa bagged the satellite rights.
Advance bookings began on November 30, 2024, with record-breaking sales of ₹100 crore worldwide. The film sold over 2 million tickets during pre-bookings, becoming the fastest movie to cross 1 million ticket sales on BookMyShow, surpassing
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,
K.G.F: Chapter 2, and
Kalki 2898 AD.
Box Office Domination
On its opening day,
Pushpa 2: The Rule grossed ₹280 crore worldwide, becoming the highest day-one grosser in India, with ₹200 crore from the domestic market. The Hindi version alone netted ₹72 crore.
- Milestones Achieved:
- ₹400 crore in 2 days.
- ₹500 crore in 3 days.
- Entered the ₹1000 crore club in just 8 days.
By its eleventh day, the film grossed ₹1,009 crore domestically, with a worldwide total of ₹1,226 crore. It became the second-highest-grossing film in India, following
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
Overseas Success
In the United States,
Pushpa 2 debuted at number five, earning $1.7 million on its opening day and $6 million over the opening weekend. Globally, the film grossed ₹762 crore in its first four days, including ₹590 crore from India and $20 million from overseas markets.
Updated Collections
Reports vary on the film's total gross:
- Box Office India reported ₹1,274 crore in 13 days, with ₹1,054 crore domestically.
- Business Standard, citing Comscore, reported ₹1,414 crore in 12 days globally.
With its phenomenal performance,
Pushpa 2: The Rule has solidified its place as a cinematic spectacle, setting an unprecedented benchmark for future Indian films.