Sat Dec 07 13:08:50 UTC 2024: ## Pushpa 2 Shatters Box Office Records, Crosses ₹300 Crore Mark in Three Days
**Mumbai, India** – Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s highly anticipated sequel, *Pushpa 2*, has taken the Indian box office by storm. The film achieved a phenomenal opening day collection of ₹164.25 crore, smashing previous records. Continuing its impressive run, the film raked in ₹93.8 crore on its second day. Early estimates for day three, as of 4:05 PM, indicate a further ₹45.84 crore, bringing the three-day total to a staggering ₹314.54 crore. While these figures are preliminary and subject to change, they already represent a monumental success.
*Pushpa 2* has swiftly surpassed the collections of other recent releases like *Singham Again* (₹247.71 crore) and *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* (₹259.7 crore) within just two days. The film has also exceeded the lifetime collection of Jr. NTR’s *Devara* (₹292.03 crore). Furthermore, *Pushpa 2* is on track to surpass the lifetime earnings of major Bollywood hits like Salman Khan’s *Tiger Zinda Hai* (₹339.16 crore), Aamir Khan’s *PK* (₹340.8 crore), and Thalapathy Vijay’s *Leo* (₹341.04 crore) in the coming days.
With an estimated budget of ₹500 crore (according to GQ India), *Pushpa 2* is rapidly approaching its break-even point, demonstrating significant box office potential. The film, directed by Sukumar, reunites the acclaimed team from the 2021 blockbuster *Pushpa*, and also stars Fahadh Faasil. The overwhelming success has already sparked announcements of a third installment in the franchise.