Sat Dec 28 08:41:01 UTC 2024: ## Pushpa 2: The Rule Continues Box Office Reign Despite Legal Controversy
**HYDERABAD, INDIA –** Allu Arjun’s *Pushpa 2: The Rule* continues its box office dominance, raking in a massive Rs 1128.85 crore net in India within just 23 days of its release. The film, which has already crossed Rs 1700 crore globally, is rapidly approaching the global box office record set by *Baahubali 2*. While the film’s fourth week saw a natural decline in earnings, grossing Rs 8.75 crore on its 23rd day, its overall performance remains impressive, surpassing expectations even amidst competition from other new releases.
The film’s success is attributed to its compelling storyline, strong performances from its star cast including Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, and the overall buzz surrounding the film. However, this success is overshadowed by a recent controversy.
Following a stampede at a Hyderabad theatre during a special screening of *Pushpa 2*, which resulted in one death and serious injuries, Allu Arjun, along with theatre management and security personnel, was briefly arrested. While granted interim bail, the actor’s involvement in the ongoing investigation casts a shadow over the film’s phenomenal run. The actor’s virtual court appearance further highlighted the gravity of the situation.
Despite this legal hurdle, *Pushpa 2* maintains its position as a box office juggernaut, cementing its place as one of the fastest Indian films to cross the Rs 1700 crore mark globally. The film’s producers, Mythri Movie Makers, celebrated this milestone on social media. The investigation into the stampede incident continues.
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