As anticipated, Pushpa 2 opened to a record-breaking start at the Indian box office, shattering the seven-year-long record held by Baahubali: The Conclusion. The Allu Arjun blockbuster grossed approximately Rs. 190 crore on its first day, surpassing the previous record by a massive Rs. 60 crore.
The key to achieving such a monumental opening lies in dominating both the Telugu states and the Hindi belt, and Pushpa 2 delivered on both fronts. It set new records in the Hindi-speaking regions and came close to all-time highs in the Telugu states. In contrast, previous challengers like RRR and KGF 2 missed out on excelling in one of these areas, leaving the record of Baahubali untouched—until now.
Here’s the territorial breakdown of Pushpa 2’s opening day collections:
| Area | Gross (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| AP/TS | 76.75 cr. |
| Nizam | 32.50 cr. |
| Ceded | 14.50 cr. |
| Andhra | 29.75 cr. |
| Karnataka | 16.50 cr. |
| Tamil Nadu | 10.75 cr. |
| Kerala | 6.50 cr. |
| Hindi Belt | 79.50 cr. |
| India Total | 190.00 cr. |
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With these staggering figures, Pushpa 2 has firmly established itself as a cinematic phenomenon, setting new benchmarks for box office performance in India.