Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 has achieved remarkable success at the box office, a fact that is indisputable. Although it has encountered some criticism regarding its content and its pronounced narrative style, the general audience has welcomed the film enthusiastically, and its momentum appears to be unwavering. In the Hindi market, it has emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film in Indian cinema, accumulating over Rs 640 crore. Furthermore, it has made history as the first Indian film to surpass the Rs 1500 crore milestone within a mere 14 days.

Pushpa 2 grosses the Rs 1500 crore mark worldwide

This accomplishment positions Pushpa 2 ahead of significant blockbusters such as Kalki 2898 AD (Rs 1054 crore), Jawan (Rs 1148 crore), KGF 2 (Rs 1250 crore), and S. S. Rajamouli's RRR (Rs 1387 crore). Additionally, the film has established overseas records, approaching $14 million in the United States, marking the highest earnings for a non-Rajamouli film.

The action drama remains a focal point of interest, in part due to the off-screen controversies surrounding Allu Arjun. His legal issues, especially those related to the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident, have ensured that the film stays in the public eye. After his arrest, both fans and media expressed their discontent with the government, alleging that it was unjustly pursuing the star. Nevertheless, these controversies have not had a detrimental impact on the film's box office success.

Will Pushpa 2 break Baahubali 2 records at the box office?

The upcoming objective for Pushpa 2 is to surpass the earnings of Baahubali 2, which accumulated slightly more than Rs 1800 crore during its entire theatrical run. Given the absence of significant releases in the near future, there is a considerable likelihood that Pushpa 2 may exceed this benchmark. This potential achievement is primarily fueled by the robust performance in the Hindi market, where the film continues to maintain substantial momentum.

In the United States, Pushpa 2 requires an extra $2.5 million to achieve a break-even point, whereas in the Telugu states, it needs Rs 10 crore to attain profitability. These targets are anticipated to be met in the near future, although the film's momentum has somewhat diminished due to a significant number of viewers having already watched it.

Mythri Movie Makers independently produced and distributed the film across various regions, resulting in substantial profits. Nevertheless, the promotional efforts have been scaled back as Allu Arjun has been impacted by personal criticisms. He took the opportunity to address the media to clarify his position, which, ironically, enhanced the film's visibility.

The question of whether Pushpa 2 will exceed Baahubali 2 in becoming the largest Indian blockbuster is yet to be determined. Directed by Sukumar, the film features Rashmika Mandanna in the leading female role, with the musical score created by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP). Additionally, Sreeleela will appear in a special song. Please remain attentive for further updates.

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