Pushpa 2: The Rule Sells Over 1 Million Tickets
The sequel to the highly successful film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, titled ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has made headlines even before its official release by achieving a remarkable milestone in ticket sales. As of December 3, 2024, just two days prior to its theatrical debut on December 5, the film has already sold over 1 million tickets on the popular ticketing platform BookMyShow. This achievement marks it as the fastest movie to reach this figure, surpassing previous record holders such as ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’, and ‘K.G.F.: Chapter 2’.
Advance Booking Success
The advance booking for ‘Pushpa 2’ commenced on December 1, 2024, and within a short span of time, it generated significant revenue. Reports indicate that the film amassed approximately Rs 50 crore in advance bookings for its opening day alone. This includes an estimated nett collection of Rs 35.58 crore across various markets including Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. Specifically, the Telugu market led with Rs 17.16 crore in pre-sales, followed by Rs 12 crore from Hindi bookings and Rs 1.02 crore from Malayalam.
Anticipated Box Office Performance
Given the strong pre-release buzz and record-breaking ticket sales, industry analysts predict that ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ could achieve an opening day gross exceeding Rs 200 crore in India and potentially approach Rs 300 crore globally. Such figures would position it to break existing records set by other major films like S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’.
The excitement surrounding this sequel is fueled not only by the success of its predecessor but also by Allu Arjun’s acclaimed performance as Pushpa Raj and the return of co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. The film continues to explore themes of power struggles and red sandalwood smuggling that captivated audiences in the first installment.
In summary, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 1 million tickets, setting a new benchmark for advance bookings in Indian cinema.