Pushpa 2 movie review and release LIVE updates: Will Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s reunion break all records for an Indian film?

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Live Blog Description: Pushpa 2: The Rule Gears Up for Release
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, the much-awaited sequel to Allu Arjun’s 2021 blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, is just hours away from its much-awaited theatrical release tomorrow, December 5, 2024. Directed by Sukumar, this action-packed drama promises . to take the story of Pushpa Raj to greater heights with dual action, following his rise from a humble laborer to a key player in the sandalwood smuggling syndicate.

Allu Arjun, who won the National Award for his performance in the first installment, returns in the lead along with Rashmika Mandanna reprising her role as Srivalli. The film also features Fahadh Faasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. According to reports, the film’s narrative will delve deeper into the conflict between Pushpa and Shekhawat while exploring his rise to power.

The first film in the franchise grossed an estimated Rs 400 million globally. Its success laid the foundation for ‘Pushpa 2’, which is already generating record advance sales. According to box office reports on sacnilk.com, the film is well on its way to record a weekend of Rs 300 crore at the global box office. With Day 1 advance sales crossing Rs 80 crore, buzz is that the film will beat the lifetime collections of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ in its debut week at the box office. The film is all set to surpass collections of blockbuster hits including Prabhas’ ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and even Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathaan’.

Trade analysts have even boldly predicted that ‘Pushpa 2’ could just become the highest grossing Indian film of 2024.

The huge ticket numbers have been linked directly to the hype around the film and also the higher ticket price. The Andhra Pradesh government approved the price hike of the tickets for the film, calling it a “progressive decision”. This move supported by the government has made the box office of ‘Pushpa 2’ the highest for a Telugu film.

Despite the increase in ticket prices, reports say the shows are sold out in several regions with fans eager to experience the cinematic extravaganza on the opening day.

Stay tuned to this ETimes live blog for all the real-time updates on the release, movie reviews, audience reactions, ticket numbers and more on ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’.