Pushpa 2 Smashes Box Office Records, Becomes Fastest Indian Film to Cross ₹1,000 Crore Globally

December 12, 2024: Pushpa 2 Day 7 Box Office Collection: A Phenomenal Run Continues

Director Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, has become the fastest Indian film to surpass the ₹1,000 crore mark worldwide. This remarkable milestone was achieved in just six and a half days, cementing the movie’s place among the biggest box office successes of all time.

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The film has ignited speculation about whether it will eventually dethrone Dangal (₹2,070.3 crore globally) as the highest-grossing Indian film. For now, it has already left behind recent blockbusters like Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD and Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.

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Impressive Day 7 Numbers Despite a Weekday Drop

On its seventh day, Pushpa 2 earned ₹27.71 crore domestically, according to early reports. This brings its total India nett collection to an impressive ₹672.71 crore. While weekday earnings saw a decline of over 50% compared to the weekend, the film still brought in daily revenues that many movies fail to achieve over their entire run.

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In the Telugu market, the movie recorded an overall occupancy rate of 23.69%, with morning shows at 18.10% and afternoon shows peaking at 29.27%. In the Hindi market, occupancy was 21.43%, with afternoon shows performing particularly well at 28.44%.

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Aiming for the All-Time Top Spot

To claim the title of the highest-grossing Indian film, Pushpa 2 will need to overtake these global box office records:

1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – ₹1,788.06 crore
2. RRR – ₹1,230 crore
3. KGF: Chapter 2 – ₹1,215 crore
4. Jawan – ₹1,160 crore

Domestically, Pushpa 2 ranks fourth in India nett collections, following Baahubali 2 (₹1,030.42 crore), KGF: Chapter 2 (₹859.7 crore), and RRR (₹782.2 crore).

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Pushpa 2’s Impact on Indian Cinema

In addition to its box office triumph, Pushpa 2 has been celebrated for its stellar performances, Sukumar's gripping direction, and Devi Sri Prasad's electrifying music. The soundtrack, with lyrics by Chandrabose, and additional score by Sam CS, has played a significant role in the film's success.

With key roles played by Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Rao Ramesh, the film’s ensemble cast has also garnered praise.

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The Path Forward for Pushpa 2

Having surpassed the lifetime domestic nett collections of Kalki 2898 AD and Jawan, Pushpa 2 now sets its sights on overtaking Indian cinema’s biggest titles. If its current momentum continues, Pushpa 2 may very well redefine box office history, showcasing the unparalleled appeal of Allu Arjun and Telugu cinema on a global stage.