Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule has shattered pre-sale records, becoming the fastest movie to sell over 1 million tickets on BookMyShow. The film, set for release on December 5, has surpassed the advance booking numbers of previous blockbusters like Baahubali 2, KGF 2, and Kalki 2898 AD.The film’s pre-sale success is remarkable, with reports indicating it has already grossed over ₹52 crore from ticket sales. This includes approximately ₹35 crore from domestic markets and ₹17 crore from international sales. The excitement surrounding Pushpa 2 is palpable across major cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR, where fans have rushed to secure their tickets.
Record-Breaking Sales and Anticipation
Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, is the sequel to the 2021 hit Pushpa: The Rise. The film has not only broken the record for ticket sales but also set a new benchmark in advance bookings for Indian cinema. According to Ashish Saksena, COO of BookMyShow, the film sold over 1 million tickets shortly after bookings opened on December 1. This achievement highlights the film’s massive appeal and the strong fanbase of Allu Arjun.
Background and Expectations
The buzz around Pushpa 2 is fueled by the success of its first installment and Allu Arjun’s acclaimed performance as Pushpa Raj. Alongside him, Rashmika Mandanna returns as Srivalli, with Fahadh Faasil reprising his role as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and is expected to be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali.
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