SAMAJ WEEKLY UK-
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has shattered global box office records, delivering the biggest worldwide opening weekend collections for an Indian film. With a phenomenal $92.5 million debut worldwide, it became the highest-earning Indian film release of the weekend worldwide. In just four days, the film entered the prestigious 500 crore club, making it the ninth highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, Pushpa 2’s record-breaking weekend has achieved staggering numbers across international markets.
In the UK, the film grossed a staggering £1,118,264, while in the UAE and GCC, it amassed an impressive $37,00,000USD. The film set a new benchmark in Australia, earning $2,316,337 AUD, marking the highest-ever weekend for an Indian film in the country. New Zealand and Fiji contributed $411,580 NZD, while Singapore and Malaysia added $384,000 SGD and $1,542,000 MYR, respectively. In Germany, Pushpa 2 collected €200,470, and the Rest of the World (ROW) accounted for an additional $750,000 USD.
Domestically, Pushpa 2 achieved unprecedented success, becoming the first Indian film to gross over Rs 100 crore nett in both Hindi and Telugu within its opening weekend. Telugu occupancy rates reached a staggering 85 percent, while Hindi audiences drove a strong 60 percent occupancy, contributing to the film’s dominance across all demographics and languages.
The extraordinary success of Pushpa 2 underscores its universal appeal, bolstered by Allu Arjun’s charismatic performance, Sukumar’s masterful direction, and a gripping narrative. As the highest-grossing new Indian film release of the weekend and with record-breaking collections across multiple regions, Pushpa 2 has marked a new era for Indian cinema, showcasing its global resonance and monumental scale.
Pushpa 2: The Rule is in theaters worldwide by AA Films. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. The music is brought to audiences by T-Series.
