Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 06, 2024, 10:26 AM
Pushpa 2- The Rule: Allu Arjun and director Sukumar's much-awaited film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' has made a blockbuster start at the box office. Released on 5 December 2024, the film created history with its record-breaking collection on the very first day. With a collection of Rs 175.1 crore in India, the film has become the biggest opener in the country.It has also surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster 'Jawaan' in Hindi language to become the highest-grossing film on the first day.Smashing earnings on the first daySukumar directed 'Pushpa 2' was released on more than 10,000 screens worldwide, which is a big milestone in itself. According to preliminary figures, the film grossed Rs 175.1 crore in India on its first day, with various languages making notable contributions:Telugu version: Rs 85 croreHindi version: Rs 67 crore (breaking Jawaan's Rs 64 crore record)Tamil version: Rs 7 croreMalayalam version: Rs 5 croreThis figure includes advance premiere show collections of Rs 10.1 crore.Beats 'RRR' and 'Jawaan'With a worldwide collection of Rs 223 crore on its first day, 'Pushpa 2' broke the record of SS Rajamouli's blockbuster 'RRR', which was the highest-grossing film on its first day till date. Trade analysts say that no one thought that 'Pushpa 2' would achieve the milestone of all-time Day 1 opener so soon.Story and acting won heartsAllu Arjun won the hearts of the audience with his brilliant acting in 'Pushpa 2'. His character in the film is shown more powerful than the first part. Rashmika Mandanna also caught the attention of the audience with her acting. Fahadh Fasil's character adds depth and drama to the film.Other main cast includes Anasuya Bharadwaj, Sunil, Jagapathi Babu, Rao Ramesh and Jagdish Pratap Bandari. Apart from this, Srileela's cameo has become a special attraction of the film.Secret of the film's successThe credit for the film's success goes to its strong story, Sukumar's direction, Allu Arjun's charismatic performance, and brilliant action sequences. The crowd of audience in the theaters and the record of housefull on the first day of the show shows that 'Pushpa 2' has become not just a film, but a great question.Way forwardTrade analysts believe that 'Pushpa 2' can break many more records in the coming days. Its weekend collection is expected to cross the Rs 500 crore mark.With this tremendous success, 'Pushpa 2' has cemented its place in Indian cinema. The tremendous response from the audience and critics has proved that the film is on its way to becoming the biggest blockbuster of 2024.