Fri Jan 10 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Pushpa 2 Continues Box Office Reign Despite Game Changer’s Strong Advance Bookings
**MUMBAI** – Allu Arjun’s *Pushpa: The Rule* continues its impressive box office run, exceeding ₹1215 crore in India within its first 36 days. The film’s strong performance persists even with the arrival of Ram Charan’s *Game Changer*, which boasts stellar advance bookings of approximately ₹26.8 crore (excluding block seats).
*Pushpa 2*, which released on December 5th, raked in ₹725.8 crore in its first week alone, followed by ₹264.8 crore in its second, ₹129.5 crore in its third, and ₹69.65 crore in its fourth. The film continues to generate revenue, with daily collections remaining robust even in its fifth week.
While *Game Changer* has seen high advance ticket sales primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi, *Pushpa 2* maintains a considerable hold on audiences. Occupancy rates on Thursday stood at 7.83% for Hindi shows and 10.20% for Telugu shows, according to Sacnilk.
Directed by Sukumar, *Pushpa 2* is the sequel to the 2021 hit *Pushpa: The Rise*, featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. The film follows the sandalwood smuggling mafia boss Pushpa Raj as he navigates escalating conflicts with police and rivals.
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