December 1, 2024: Allu Arjun’s Mega Blockbuster Anticipation Takes Over India
The much-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, is already rewriting box office history even before its release. Within just 10 hours of advance bookings going live, the film has sold a staggering 55,000 tickets across major national multiplex chains like PVRINOX and Cinepolis for its opening day in the Hindi market.
Breaking Records Faster Than Ever
The Sukumar-directed action entertainer has outpaced recent biggies like Animal and Gadar 2 in advance bookings, showcasing the unparalleled anticipation among audiences. Analysts predict that Pushpa 2 could reach or even exceed 6 lakh ticket sales in national chains, posing a serious challenge to the seven-year-old record held by Baahubali 2 (6.5 lakh tickets in 2017).
Single Screens Spell Box Office Carnage
While national chains are on fire, the response in single screens is nothing short of a frenzy. Many theatres reported being fully booked mere hours after sales began. Chains like MovieMax witnessed a record-breaking 4,000 tickets sold within 12 hours, while Rajhans recorded over 7,000 tickets sold by Saturday night.
A Shot at History
Industry insiders believe Pushpa 2: The Rule could surpass even Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan in opening-day collections, with a shot at being the biggest opener of 2024. The craze for Allu Arjun’s return as Pushpa Raj has solidified his pan-India superstar status, and the film is poised to deliver an “earth-shattering” box office debut.
