Pushpa 2 day 2 box office: Allu Arjun starrer faces major dip of 42.89% compared to day 1 collection

Rajesh Naidu (THE ECONOMIC TIMES; December 6, 2024)

In a year when 2024 has been disastrous at the box office, Pushpa 2 – The Rule is expected to be a saving grace, resonating strongly with audiences across geographies, with exhibitors and trade analysts estimating its Hindi dubbed version to contribute 40-50% to its total collection (all languages), up from the 26% contribution of Pushpa: The Rise - Part 01.

Early estimates indicate that the film could collect Rs. 250 crore globally on its opening day.

Amit Sharma, Managing Director at Miraj Entertainment, said, "Pushpa 2 - The Rule has lived up to the long build-up of frenzy and curiosity. In the next four days, the Hindi dubbed version alone will collect Rs. 280-300 crore. Overall, I believe the Hindi dubbed version will collect Rs. 800 crore. In fact, the Hindi dubbed version may contribute 65-70% to the film's total collection."

Exhibitors have sold over 32 lakh tickets in advance bookings (worth Rs106 crore) across all languages. Film distributor and trade analyst Shaaminder Malik said, "95% of shows in the non-southern markets have been allocated to the Hindi dubbed version, thanks to early positive trends."

The film's ticket prices are 30-40% higher than usual rates. Given its immense mass appeal, favourable word-of-mouth recommendations, high occupancy levels, and no competition for the next two weeks, the higher ticket prices are expected to boost collections across all languages. Made on a budget of Rs. 400-500 crore, the film may achieve a lifetime collection of Rs. 1,200-1,400 crore across all languages, according to trade analysts.

Girsh Wankhede, a movie trade analyst, said, "The makers followed a blitzkrieg marketing strategy, starting with the re-release of the original film, Pushpa: The Rise - Part 01, and a promotional tour in Patna. I believe the share of the dubbed Hindi version of Pushpa 2 – The Rule to the total collection will be at least 40%."