Stampede Case, Interim Bail & ₹1,292 Cr Worldwide – The Pushpa 2 Phenomenon!
In a surprising development, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13 in connection with the Pushpa 2 stampede case, which claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman. The arrest came just days after the film’s domestic box office triumph during its first weekend.
The lower court forwarded the actor to a 14-day judicial remand but, on the next day, got interim bail from the Telangana High Court. While his arrest dominated media headlines, it had virtually no effect on the meteoric rise of the film at the box office.
Pushpa 2’s Second Weekend Surge
Pushpa 2 held its position well again and raked in ₹36.4 crore on the second Friday. The positive trends continued into the weekend as it grossed ₹63.3 crore on the second Saturday, a 74% increase in daily collections. On the second Sunday, the amount went up to Rs. 75 crore, giving the film a second weekend total of ₹174.7 crore nett in India. This stellar performance indicates that the film can sustain controversy and also is appreciated by cinema buffs.
Breaking Records Across India and Worldwide
Pushpa 2 became a new Indian benchmark by collecting more than Rs 900 crores in India in mere 11 days of release. Furthermore, the film set several records in the international territories as well. It collected globally over ₹1,000 Cr within six days of its release and reached ₹1,292 Cr within ten days. These numbers make Pushpa 2 one of the highest-grossing Indian films in history across the global box offices.
Key Drivers Behind Pushpa 2’s Box Office Success
One of the key components contributing to such record-breaking performance of the film is the advantage shows organized by the makers of the film and a rise in ticket prices during the first weekend. These efforts made the film theatres packed especially in South India and maintained its flow even after Allu Arjun was arrested. It came down to storytelling, visual style, and the performance of Arjun which together have kept the movie running for all these weeks
Conclusion
Allu Arjun’s arrest generated widespread media attention, but Pushpa 2’s box office juggernaut remained unaffected. With a record-breaking second weekend and global milestones, the film continues to assert its dominance, proving the enduring appeal of Allu Arjun and the Pushpa franchise.