Pushpa 2 Nears Rs 2,000 Crore, Game Changer Release May Impact Run

‘Pushpa 2: The Rule,’ starring Allu Arjun, has solidified its position as one of Indian cinema’s biggest box office successes. The film has shattered numerous records in India and is currently the second-highest-grossing Indian film globally, trailing only Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal.’

After 35 days in theaters, the domestic collection for ‘Pushpa 2’ has reached Rs1,213 crore, as per reports from Sacnilk. On its 35th day, the film earned Rs 2.15 crore in India. The global box office total now stands at Rs 1,840 crore, marking a significant milestone for the film.

While ‘Pushpa 2’ has surpassed the lifetime earnings of Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali 2,’ it remains Rs 230 crore short of the worldwide box office record held by ‘Dangal,’ which amassed Rs 2,070 crore. Despite its sustained performance, industry experts predict that overtaking ‘Dangal’ may prove challenging, especially with upcoming competition.

The makers of ‘Pushpa 2’ had planned to release an extended version of the film, featuring an additional 20 minutes of content, to capitalize on its success. However, technical delays have pushed the release date to January 17. This move comes just days before Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film, ‘Game Changer,’ directed by S. Shankar, hits theaters on January 14.

With ‘Game Changer’ poised to attract significant attention, the screen count for ‘Pushpa 2’ is expected to decline starting January 14. This reduction in screen availability may impact the film’s ability to close the gap with ‘Dangal’ at the worldwide box office.