Mumbai: Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has created history at the box office, surpassing Shahrukh Khan’s Pathan to become one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of all time. Directed by Sukumar, the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise has broken records, cementing its place as a game-changer in Indian cinema.
Pushpa 2 defeated Pathan
Pushpa 2 has achieved a significant feat by grossing Rs 1074.85 crore globally, with Rs 689.4 crore coming from its Hindi-dubbed version. The win dethrones Pathan, which had earned Rs 543.09 crore at the Indian box office, including Rs 524.53 crore from the Hindi market. The film had a record-breaking opening day collection of Rs 70.3 crore in the Hindi belt, which is much more than the first earning of ‘Pathan’ of Rs 55 crore.
This achievement reflects the growing pan-India appeal of Telugu cinema and Allu Arjun’s superstar status, especially among Hindi-speaking audiences.
Hearty congratulatory message from YRF
Acknowledging the remarkable achievement, Yash Raj Films (YRF) shared a congratulatory post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The post read, “Records are meant to be broken and new records push everyone towards excellence. Congratulations to the entire #Pushpa2TheRule team for rewriting the history books. Aag nahi, jungle ki aag (Not fire, but forest fire)!!!!”
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, director Sukumar and production house Mythri Movie Makers were tagged in the message, showing YRF’s appreciation for the team’s achievement.
congratulations to all pushpa2niyam Team mytriofficial aryasukku Alluarjun iRashmika fahadfaasil pictwitter.comBtUYeocfzkYash Raj Films years 23 December 2024
Allu Arjun’s humble response
Allu Arjun graciously responded to YRF’s move, tweeting, “Thank you… so lovely. Overwhelmed by your good wishes. Thank you, I’m overwhelmed. This record will soon be set by a heart-touching #YRF film.” Let’s be broken, and let’s all work together as a collective.” Move towards excellence.”
The actor’s humility and cordiality has won hearts online. His kind reply further fueled speculation among fans about a possible collaboration between Allu Arjun and YRF in the future, with many imagining the superstar leading a tentpole Bollywood project.
Pushpa 2: The Rule has been successful at the box office with its entertaining story, Allu Arjun’s stellar performance and chartbuster songs, resonating with audiences across the country. The sequel builds on the cult success of the first film, Pushpa: The Rise, which established Allu Arjun as a household name across India.
The Hindi version of the film alone contributed Rs 689.4 crore to the total, underscoring the actor’s huge demand in the Bollywood markets. The success of the film reflects the growing influence of South Indian cinema on Hindi-speaking audiences.
The friendly exchange between YRF and the Pushpa 2 team highlights the evolving dynamism of Indian cinema, where the boundaries between regional and national cinema are increasingly blurring. With films like Pushpa 2 breaking barriers and achieving pan-India success, it is clear that the industry is moving towards greater inclusivity and collaboration.
