Pushpa 2 Breaks Box Office Records with Rs 216 Crore Opening

Pushpa 2 has broken all records with the biggest Indian opener ever, grossing Rs 216 crore on Day 1

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The film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, reprising their roles from the first movie

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Directed by Sukumar, the film explores Pushpa Raj's journey from a laborer to a sandalwood smuggler

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Advance bookings crossed Rs 100 crore, making it the fastest Indian film to sell 2 million tickets on BookMyShow

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The film has been praised for its high-octane action sequences and meticulously choreographed fight scenes

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Some critics felt the film was overindulgent with a 3-hour 20-minute runtime

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Allu Arjun thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for approving a ticket price hike, calling it a progressive decision

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The film is expected to break box office records with a potential Rs 250-275 crore gross on Day 1

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IMDb declares Tripti Dimri as 2024’s most popular Indian star, ahead of Deepika

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