The highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, has officially entered its third week and is on track to become the highest-grossing film in India. As of Day 16, the film’s earnings are estimated to be between 15-16 crores across all languages, bringing its total earnings to approximately 1021.75-1022.75 crores.
On its third Friday, Pushpa 2 experienced a slight decline in earnings, dropping by 11-16% from the previous day’s earnings of 18 crores. However, industry experts remain optimistic, anticipating a significant boost over the weekend due to minimal competition at the box office.
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Day-Wise Breakdown: –
- Day 0 (Wednesday): Rs. 10.65 Cr
- Day 1 (Thursday): Rs. 164.25 Cr
- Day 2 (Friday): Rs. 93.8 Cr
- Day 3 (Saturday): Rs. 119.25 Cr
- Day 4 (Sunday): Rs. 141.05 Cr
- Day 5 (Monday): Rs. 64.45 Cr
- Day 6 (Tuesday): Rs. 51.55 Cr
- Day 7 (Wednesday): Rs. 43.35 Cr
- Day 8 (Thursday): Rs. 37.45 Cr
- Day 9 (Friday): Rs. 36.4 Cr
- Day 10 (Saturday): Rs. 63.3 Cr
- Day 11 (Sunday): Rs. 76.6 Cr
- Day 12 (Monday): Rs. 26.95 Cr
- Day 13 (Tuesday): Rs. 23.35 Cr
- Day 14 (Wednesday): Rs. 20.55 Cr
- Day 15 (Thursday): Rs.17.65 Cr
- Day 16 (Friday, as of now): Rs. 3.87 Cr
Total Collection to Date: Rs. 994.47 Cr
Currently, Pushpa 2 holds the position of the second highest-grossing film in India, just 9 crores shy of surpassing Baahubali 2 for the top spot. If projections hold true, this would mark a historic achievement after seven years.
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2: The Rule is one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced, with a budget of 500 crores. The film boasts a runtime of over 200 minutes, making it one of the longest Indian films to date. The ensemble cast includes notable actors such as Jagapathi Babu, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, and Anasuya Bharadwaj. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in collaboration with Sukumar Writings, the film was released in theaters worldwide on December 5, 2024.