The long wait is finally over, and we now have a clear picture of how Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 performed at the Indian box office on its first day. With the sequel factor and massive organic buzz on the ground, the film was always expected to challenge RRR’s opening day record—and it did just that. Yesterday, Pushpa 2 took the box office by storm, surpassing the massive opening day record of RRR. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Fans have eagerly awaited the sequel for nearly three years, and yesterday, the anticipation culminated in a grand release. Sukumar’s magnum opus hit theatres in India amidst sky-high expectations. Weeks before the release, various projections about its opening day performance were made, predicting earnings between 150-165 crores. In reality, the film exceeded these expectations.
According to the latest updates, Pushpa 2 has made history at the Indian box office by dethroning the colossal opening day record of RRR. For those unacquainted, RRR held the biggest opening day collection record since March 25, 2022. However, on December 5, the Allu Arjun starrer shattered this record with an unprecedented 178 crore net (all languages) on its first day.
Yes, you read that correctly! Pushpa 2 has made a staggering start with 178 crore net at the Indian box office, dethroning RRR after 986 days, which is a remarkable achievement. The film had all the potential to make history, and it’s satisfying to see it live up to the immense hype on the ground.
In the paid previews held on Wednesday night, Pushpa 2 amassed a substantial 10 crores, which have been included in the opening day numbers. If we consider day 1 alone, the collection stands at 168 crores.
Top 10 Indian Box Office Openers:
- Pushpa 2 – 178 crores
- RRR – 134 crores
- Baahubali 2 – 121 crores
- KGF Chapter 2 – 116 crores
- Kalki 2898 AD – 93 crores
- Salaar – 92 crores
- Adipurush – 89 crores
- Saaho – 88 crores
- Devara – 83 crores
- Jawan – 75 crores
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources.
