Sun Dec 08 16:38:24 UTC 2024: ## Pushpa 2 Shatters Box Office Records, Crosses ₹500 Crore Worldwide
**Mumbai, India** – Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film, *Pushpa 2*, has exploded onto the box office, shattering records within its first three days of release. The film, released on December 5th, earned a staggering ₹175 crore (approximately $21 million USD) on its opening day in India alone, surpassing the previous record held by *RRR*. Globally, *Pushpa 2* raked in an unprecedented ₹294 crore (approximately $35 million USD) on its first day, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
The film’s strong opening was further boosted by paid preview shows, which contributed an additional ₹10.65 crore (approximately $1.3 million USD) to its earnings. By the end of its second day, the domestic box office collection exceeded ₹250 crore (approximately $30 million USD), and the worldwide total crossed ₹400 crore (approximately $48 million USD).
The momentum continued on day three, with *Pushpa 2* adding another ₹115 crore (approximately $14 million USD) to its domestic total, bringing the three-day domestic gross to ₹383.7 crore (approximately $46 million USD), including preview show earnings. The film’s performance was particularly strong in Hindi (₹73.5 crore), Telugu (₹31.5 crore), and Tamil (₹7.5 crore) markets.
Globally, *Pushpa 2* has already crossed the ₹500 crore (approximately $60 million USD) mark, achieving this milestone faster than any other Indian film. With the weekend still underway, producers are anticipating a total exceeding ₹700 crore (approximately $84 million USD) by the end of the first weekend, with further potential to reach ₹1000 crore (approximately $120 million USD). The film has already broken numerous records, including the biggest opening day for an Indian film worldwide, surpassing *RRR*’s previous record, and the highest opening day for a Hindi film, surpassing *Jawan*.
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