December 6, 2024: Allu Arjun has rewritten box office history with Pushpa 2: The Rule, delivering the biggest Hindi opening ever recorded. The action-packed sequel has shattered records previously held by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, firmly establishing Allu Arjun as a pan-India sensation.
Day 1 Collections
According to early estimates, Pushpa 2 earned an extraordinary ₹67–₹69 crore on its opening day in Hindi. These numbers are expected to climb further with late-night shows being added to meet overwhelming demand. The current figures already ensure several milestones for the film.
Breaking Records
The Hindi box office throne, previously occupied by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (₹65.5 crore), has now been claimed by Pushpa 2. In comparison to its predecessor, which opened at ₹3.33 crore in Hindi, the sequel has recorded an astronomical 1912% increase in its opening day collection. To put it in perspective, the sequel’s day-one earnings already amount to nearly 63% of the lifetime earnings of Pushpa: The Rise in Hindi.
Top 10 Biggest Hindi Openings (Estimated)
- Pushpa 2: ₹67 crore*
- Jawan: ₹65.5 crore
- Stree 2: ₹64.80 crore
- Pathaan: ₹55 crore
- Animal: ₹54.75 crore
- KGF Chapter 2: ₹53.95 crore
- Thugs Of Hindostan: ₹52.25 crore
- War: ₹51.60 crore
- Happy New Year: ₹44.97 crore
- Tiger 3: ₹44.50 crore
Impact of ‘Pushpa 2’
With such a massive opening, Pushpa 2: The Rule has solidified Allu Arjun’s position as a force to reckon with in Hindi-speaking markets. The film not only surpasses the benchmarks set by Bollywood blockbusters but also underscores the growing influence of South Indian cinema across India.
As Pushpa 2 dominates screens nationwide, it is expected to break additional records in the coming days, further challenging Bollywood’s dominance in the Hindi market.
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