Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 continues its box office dominance in its third week, crossing ₹1100 crore in India, even with competition from Bollywood’s Baby John.
December 26, 2024: Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to soar at the box office, crossing the ₹1100 crore net mark in India even as it faces stiff competition from the recently released Bollywood action thriller Baby John. Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, the film has proven its staying power, holding strong in its third week of release.
According to Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 collected approximately ₹20.7 crore on its third Wednesday, bringing its total domestic net collection to ₹1109.85 crore. Despite the arrival of multiple new releases during the Christmas season, including Baby John, Barroz (Malayalam), and Max (Kannada), Pushpa 2 has shown remarkable resilience at the box office.
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The film had an explosive opening, with ₹10.65 crore in premieres on December 4, and went on to collect ₹164.25 crore on its opening day. In its first week, Pushpa 2 earned ₹725.8 crore net, followed by ₹264.8 crore in its second week. Even in its third week, the film is continuing to draw in audiences, posting significant numbers. The film’s third Friday brought in ₹14.3 crore, and the weekend followed suit with ₹24.75 crore and ₹32.95 crore on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. On Monday and Tuesday, it added ₹13 crore and ₹14.5 crore to its total.
With Pushpa 2 continuing to dominate the box office, its competitors, including the star-studded Baby John, have struggled to make an impact in comparison.
Pushpa 2 Team Donates ₹2 Crore to Stampede Victim’s Family
In other news, the team behind Pushpa 2 made a generous contribution to the family of a woman who tragically died in a stampede during the film’s premiere at Sandhya Theatre. Allu Aravind, the producer of the film, announced that the team had donated ₹2 crore to the victim’s family. Of this amount, ₹1 crore was donated by Allu Arjun, ₹50 lakh by Mythri Movie Makers, and ₹50 lakh by director Sukumar. The funds were handed over to Telangana FDC Chairman Dil Raju, following the advice of authorities to ensure proper distribution.
The stampede occurred when a large crowd gathered to attend the film’s premiere, resulting in the unfortunate death of a woman and the hospitalization of her young son in critical condition. Allu Arjun was later arrested in connection with the incident on December 13 but was granted interim bail the following day by the Telangana High Court. Reports suggest that Arjun was unaware of the fatality until after the screening had ended, though Telangana CM Revanth Reddy claimed that Arjun was informed of the death while still watching the film.
Despite the tragedy, Pushpa 2 remains a box-office juggernaut, showcasing the immense popularity of the film and its stars.
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