Sat Dec 21 07:55:44 UTC 2024: ## Pushpa 2 Crosses ₹1000 Crore Mark, Faces Holiday Season Competition
**Hyderabad, India** – Allu Arjun’s *Pushpa 2: The Rule* continues its box office rampage, crossing the ₹1000 crore nett mark in India within just 16 days of its release. The film, directed by Sukumar, has raked in a staggering ₹1004.35 crore nett domestically, with its third Friday alone contributing ₹13.75 crore. Globally, the film’s gross has soared past ₹1508 crore in just 14 days.
The film’s success is attributed to its compelling storyline, engaging characters, and Allu Arjun’s powerful performance. Its Hindi-language version has been particularly successful, collecting ₹632.50 crore in 15 days, outperforming recent Bollywood blockbusters like *Stree 2* and *Jawan*. While its second week saw a significant drop (63.52%), the film remains a major force at the box office. Only SS Rajamouli’s *Baahubali 2* stands as a potential benchmark to surpass.
Despite the recent arrest and subsequent bail of Allu Arjun related to a fan’s death at a premiere, the film’s momentum hasn’t faltered. However, the holiday season brings stiff competition. Shah Rukh Khan’s *Mufasa: The Lion King*, released on December 20th, is expected to attract family audiences, and Varun Dhawan’s *Baby John*, directed by Atlee, is set to release on December 25th. A screen-sharing dispute is already brewing between the distributors of these films and *Pushpa 2*, setting the stage for a box office battle in the coming weeks. The film’s producers have confirmed a 56-day theatrical window before its OTT release.
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