The Rise is roaring in theatres like no other film. The Sukumar directorial, which a sequel to 2021 blockbuster, released in theatres on December 5. By the end of first weekend, the film minted a total of 800 crores worldwide. This is by the far the highest collection made by any Indian film in the global and domestic market.
Out of the 800 crores, Pushpa 2 collected Rs 650 crores within India, where as international market saw it doing a business of Rs 150 crores. As for the Hindi collection, it has touched Rs 250 crore mark on the weekend, and Trade Analyst Komal Nahta predicts a business of 350 crore by the end of week 1. “It will easily do it,” he says.
Last Hindi film to hold the record of having the highest weekend collection was Jawaan. It minted 520 crore on its opening weekend. The first Indian film to record the highest on first weekend was KGF 2, which collected Rs 552 crore, followed by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and RRR with a collection of Rs 540 Crore and 500 crore respectively. Pushpa 2 has surpassed them with a huge margin.
Looking at the film’s phenomenal performance, trade expert Ramesh Bala says that the film is expected to cross Rs 1100 crore by end of this week, worldwide. Pointing out the rate of growth it’s showing, Bala says, “Whatever number it achieves, Pushpa 2 will be the fastest film to do so because of its run rate.”
About Pushpa 2
The film stars Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay Ghosh and several other actors from first part have also reprised their respective roles in the second part of the Pushpa franchise. Jagapathi Babu, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, on the other hand, are the new members to join the cast of Pushpa 2 and have played pivotal role in the film.
Pushpa 2 Review
With its captivating storyline, good music and witty dialogues, Pushpa 2: The Rule is an absolute must-watch. The film expertly builds upon the suspenseful cliffhanger of Part 1, keeping viewers engaged and invested. Great performances from the cast, particularly Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil, add to the film’s charm.
The duo of Sukumar and Srikanth Viswa returns for writing and dialogue in this film. The story is somewhat more detailed than the previous part, but it feels stretched in places. In this approximately 200-minute film, there are a few scenes that could have been trimmed by editor Naveen Nooli. The Hindi dialogues are well-crafted.
The fight sequences and action are outstanding, thanks to Peter Hein, Kecha Kamphakdee, Dragon Prakash and Nabakanta. The background score by Devi Sri Prasad is also impressive.
