‘Pushpa 2’ box office collections day 1: Allu Arjun starrer rakes in a massive Rs 175.1 crore!

As expected, the Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa 2’ has literally started ruling the box office with massive numbers on its opening day, despite mixed reviews.

According to the Sacnilk website, ‘Pushpa 2’ has collected Rs 175.1 crore from India on day 1 and all thanks to the brilliant promotional tactics by the team.

From Allu Arjun’s forte Telugu region, the action flick has raked in Rs 95.1 crore on day 1 and from the Hindi markets the movie has touched Rs 67 crores. From Tamil Nadu the film has made a high of Rs 7 crores on day 1.
Coming to the Kannada and Kerala collections, the Sukumar’s directorial has raked in Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore respectively.
‘Pushpa 2’ had an overall 82.66 Telugu occupancy rate with morning shows at 78.27 percent, afternoon shows at 77.09 percent, evening shows at 85.07 percent, and night shows at 90.19 percent.
In the Hindi regions, ‘Pushpa 2’ had an occupancy percentage of 59.83 percent with morning shows at 41.12 percent, afternoon shows at 50.94 percent, evening shows at 62.52 percent, and night shows at 84.75 percent.
The Tamil occupancy rates are also impressive as the Allu Arjun starrer maintained 50.55 percent occupancy on day 1 with morning shows at 33.55 percent, afternoon shows at 43.74 percent, evening shows at 56.27 percent, and night shows at 68.63 percent.
Further, with the weekend surge, the movie is expected to gain more traction. The early estimates do hint at a momentum dip, but they are just rough numbers and there are high chances of the movie making new record.

Directed by Sukumar, ‘Pushpa 2’ hit the big screens on December 5. Despite huge anticipation levels, the Allu Arjun starrer is getting mixed reviews from the audiences. ETimes rated the film with a solid 3.5 out of 5 and our review reads, “Pushpa 2: The Rule picks up from the dramatic finale of the first instalment, plunging audiences back into the gritty, high-stakes world of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun). This sequel raises the stakes, pitting Pushpa against Banwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) and other formidable adversaries, while exploring his personal dilemmas more deeply. The overarching question—can Pushpa outsmart his opponents, or is there a twist in the tale?”
On the same hand, netizens are lauding the performance of every actor in the movie. From the protagonist to the antagonist, everyone is garnering a lot of love in the form of social media reviews. Several posts on X praise the director as well for making sure that every star gives their best.
Etimes Review also speaks highly of the director. It states - "Director Sukumar’s brilliance shines through in Pushpa 2: The Rule. He masterfully balances a mass entertainer with a film rich in social commentary, weaving layers of emotion, action, and intrigue into a compelling cinematic experience. Despite the extensive runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes, the film keeps its audience riveted with a mix of high-octane sequences, character-driven moments, and a poignant emotional arc."
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