Mon Dec 30 06:53:12 UTC 2024: ## Pushpa 2 Storms Past ₹1700 Crore Mark, Joins Elite Box Office Club
**Hyderabad, India** – Allu Arjun’s blockbuster sequel, *Pushpa 2*, continues its phenomenal run at the box office, achieving a new milestone on its 25th day of release. The Telugu action drama has officially crossed the ₹1700 crore mark worldwide, becoming only the third Indian film to achieve this feat, following Aamir Khan’s *Dangal* and Prabhas’ *Baahubali 2*.
The film, which hit theaters on December 5th, 2024, raked in an estimated ₹16 crore on its 25th day, bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹1709.63 crore. Domestically, *Pushpa 2* has amassed a staggering ₹1157.35 crore and shows no signs of slowing down, aiming for the ₹1200 crore mark in India. This would set a new record for an Indian film.
Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan confirmed the achievement on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the film’s entry into the prestigious ₹1700 crore club. The film’s strong performance is evident in its consistent occupancy rates across various regions, with Telugu occupancy at 29.11%, Hindi at 34.58%, and Tamil at 47.58% on Saturday. The film’s impressive first three weeks saw collections of ₹725.8 crore, ₹264.8 crore, and ₹129.5 crore respectively.
Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, *Pushpa 2* continues the thrilling saga of Pushpa and SP Bhanwar Singh. Made on a budget estimated between ₹400-500 crore (the exact figure yet to be revealed), the film’s success signifies a significant return on investment. Following its theatrical run, *Pushpa 2* is slated for release on Netflix, with the date to be announced soon.
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