Pushpa 2 Day 1 Advance Bookings Soar, Confirming Allu Arjun’s Film as a Box Office Wildfire
The highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule is making waves in Indian cinema with its record-breaking advance bookings. Within just one day of tickets becoming available, the film has already sold an impressive 55,000 tickets across major multiplex chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. Overall, the total ticket sales have surpassed 2.59 lakh, according to reports from Sacnilk. As Allu Arjun’s character suggests, the audience is indeed gearing up for a cinematic wildfire!
Impressive Financial Figures
The advance booking figures for Pushpa 2 have reached a staggering Rs 7.8 crore, excluding block seat sales. When block seats are included, the total collection skyrockets to Rs 13.12 crore. This remarkable financial performance underscores the film’s widespread appeal, not just in the southern states but also in the Hindi-speaking regions. Taran Adarsh, the trade expert confirmed the same, check his tweet as under:
YES, the advance bookings of #Pushpa2TheRule are PHENOMENAL 🔥🔥🔥.
NOW *YOU* PREDICT…
*Day 1* biz of #Pushpa2.
Note: #Hindi version.#India biz | Nett BOC#AlluArjun | #FahadhFaasil | #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/t3nmA3aGx7— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 1, 2024
Regional Breakdown of Sales
Interestingly, the advance collection from Hindi ticket bookings has outpaced that of Telugu. The breakdown is as follows:
- Hindi 2D: Rs 3.45 crore
- Hindi IMAX 2D: Rs 1.52 crore
- Hindi 3D: Rs 1.31 crore
- Telugu 2D: Rs 2.74 crore
- Telugu IMAX 2D: Rs 6 lakh
- Telugu 3D: Rs 4.69 lakh
Anticipation and Comparisons
The excitement surrounding Pushpa 2 is drawing comparisons to iconic films like Baahubali 2, with expectations that it may challenge the record of 6.5 lakh tickets sold in 2017. The film is also outpacing recent hits such as Gadar 2 and Animal. In southern states, single-screen theaters are selling out rapidly, and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the demand for the Telugu version has led to state-approved ticket price hikes.As the release date of December 5 approaches, the overwhelming advance bookings reflect the immense anticipation for this sequel, promising an exhilarating cinematic experience for fans.
