Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2” Achieves Phenomenal Profits But Faces Challenges in Breaking Major Box Office Records
Allu Arjun’s latest blockbuster, Pushpa 2, is continuing to dominate the Indian box office, achieving impressive profits and smashing several milestones. With 18 days under its belt, the film has garnered an estimated ₹1,081.75 crore in India across all languages, with ₹692.5 crore coming from its Hindi version alone. The action-packed movie, directed by Sukumar, has created waves with its record-breaking performances and intense fan following.
However, despite these staggering achievements, Pushpa 2 still faces an uphill battle when it comes to breaking a few long-standing records in the Indian film industry. Here’s a closer look at three major records that could prove to be an impossible feat for the film.
A Record-Breaking Run: Profit and Box Office Numbers
There’s no denying the success of Pushpa 2 at the box office. The film has already reached new heights, outpacing some of the biggest blockbusters in recent memory. With a solid 246.25% profit margin at the box office so far, the movie has set a new benchmark in terms of profitability, surpassing HanuMan (Hindi) with a profit of 241.17%.
As the film continues to rake in massive earnings, it’s poised to overtake the profits of the first Pushpa movie, which stands at 430%. This would solidify its place as one of the top-performing films in Indian cinema.
However, there are still a few records that Pushpa 2 is unlikely to topple, given the way the market is evolving and the sheer dominance of certain films that have defined the Indian box office landscape.
Three Major Records That Pushpa 2 May Not Break
1. Highest Grossing Telugu Version: Baahubali 2 Stands Strong
While Pushpa 2 has seen impressive earnings, particularly from its Telugu version, it faces a steep challenge when it comes to breaking the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film. Currently, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion holds the title, with an astounding ₹339 crore in box office earnings from its Telugu version. Despite crossing the ₹300 crore mark, Pushpa 2 would find it difficult to surpass the Baahubali 2 record. The massive fanbase and the scale of the Baahubali franchise have made this record a tough one to break, even for the highly anticipated sequel to Pushpa.
Moreover, RRR, another Rajamouli epic, has also set a high bar with ₹431 crore in box office collections for its Telugu version. This, along with the momentum of Baahubali 2, makes it incredibly challenging for Pushpa 2 to eclipse this benchmark.
2. Beating the All-Time Highest-Grossing Indian Film Record
The all-time highest-grossing Indian film is still RRR, which became a phenomenon worldwide with its global success. While Pushpa 2 has earned exceptional numbers in India, reaching ₹1,081.75 crore in total collections, it still has a long way to go to match the figures achieved by RRR. The sheer scale and global reach of Rajamouli’s vision played a key role in catapulting RRR to these heights, and matching this record would require Pushpa 2 to have an equally massive international impact—something that remains uncertain at this stage.
3. Fastest to ₹1000 Crore Worldwide
Another record that Pushpa 2 may find difficult to break is the title of “fastest to ₹1000 crore worldwide.” Films like KGF: Chapter 2 and Baahubali 2 set a blistering pace in reaching this figure, thanks to their immense fanbase and strong theatrical runs. While Pushpa 2 has done exceptionally well, the momentum required to hit this landmark at the same speed might be out of reach, given that it has not had the same level of global appeal as the aforementioned blockbusters.
