The Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 has shattered box office records, becoming the fastest film in history to cross the ₹400 crore milestone in just three days of release. This feat surpasses the previous record held by Baahubali 2, which achieved the milestone in four days.
The action-packed sequel amassed ₹132 crore on Saturday at the Indian box office, pushing its three-day total to approximately ₹430 crore. Analysts predict the film will rake in ₹575 crore by the end of its four-day extended opening weekend.
Driving this phenomenal success is the Hindi version of Pushpa 2, which contributes over 60% of the daily collections. The film saw a remarkable 25% surge in the Hindi belt on Saturday, with its three-day total in North India reaching an estimated ₹220 crore, outperforming the previous record set by Jawan by nearly 30%.
In South India, Pushpa 2 has performed strongly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with Tamil Nadu’s Saturday collections matching its opening day business of ₹11 crore. However, the Telugu states, the film’s home turf, witnessed relatively moderate earnings due to high ticket prices. With normalization expected on Monday, industry experts are keenly observing how the numbers will evolve.
This record-breaking run by a non-Bollywood film highlights the evolving dynamics of Indian cinema, showcasing what the Hindi film industry might be missing in terms of nationwide appeal and storytelling.