Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, continues to break records at the box office. The film, which hit theaters on December 5, has been performing exceptionally well across India. On its second day of release, Pushpa 2 has raked in impressive numbers, and the film’s total earnings have already surpassed ₹265 crore.
Pushpa 2 Day 2 Collection – ₹90.10 Crore
As per the box office tracking website Sacnilk.com, Pushpa 2 earned ₹90.10 crore on its second day, Friday. While this marks a dip from the opening day collection of ₹174.9 crore, the film has still had a stellar run so far. As of Day 2, Pushpa 2 has accumulated a total of ₹265 crore from across India. The breakdown of earnings is as follows: ₹118.05 crore from Telugu, ₹125.3 crore from Hindi, ₹13.2 crore from Tamil, ₹1.6 crore from Kannada, and ₹6.85 crore from Malayalam.
Historic Opening at the Box Office
Pushpa 2 made history on its opening day by becoming the highest-grossing Indian movie opener of all time. It broke records set by Rajamouli’s RRR, leaving behind other massive films like Baahubali 2 and KGF 2. The movie also surpassed Jawan, which was the biggest Hindi film release of last year. This success has made Pushpa 2 the new king of the Indian box office.
Ticket Price Hike Contributes to Box Office Success
One of the factors behind the film’s remarkable box office performance could be the significant hike in ticket prices. The Andhra Pradesh government approved the ticket price increase for Pushpa 2, which has helped boost earnings. Allu Arjun thanked the government for this decision, calling it a “progressive move” for the Telugu film industry.
In a post on social media, Allu Arjun expressed his gratitude to the Andhra Pradesh government, specifically thanking Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their support. He also acknowledged that the ticket price hike will benefit the overall growth of the Telugu film industry.
Higher Ticket Prices for Pushpa 2
The hike in ticket prices for Pushpa 2 has led to higher earnings, especially during the opening week. For example, tickets for the premiere show on December 4 were priced at ₹944 (including GST) at select theaters. The Andhra Pradesh government also approved a price increase for the film’s general shows, with ticket prices for “lower class” seats going up by ₹100, “higher class” by ₹150, and multiplex tickets by ₹200. This increase in ticket prices, which is valid for shows until December 17, has contributed to the film’s massive earnings.
According to Gautam Dutta, CEO of PVR INOX, the ticket prices for Pushpa 2 vary across the country, with prices ranging from ₹200 to ₹2,500 depending on the theater chain and location. This pricing strategy has attracted large crowds, and the demand for tickets remains high.
Looking Ahead – Weekend Expectations
With a strong performance on the first two days, all eyes are now on the film’s earnings over the weekend. Pushpa 2 is expected to continue its box office dominance, and it will be interesting to see if the film can maintain its momentum and surpass even more records in the coming days.
Pushpa 2: The Rule has made a strong impact at the box office, with impressive earnings and record-breaking numbers. Its success is a combination of Allu Arjun’s star power, the ticket price hike, and its massive fan following, making it one of the biggest Indian films of all time.
