Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' sees strong start in US with over 31,000 tickets sold for premieres

Telugu cinema’s dominance in the U.S. market continues with the highly anticipated release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun. The sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise has already sold over 31,000 tickets for its premiere shows across 830 locations, raking in an impressive $873,000 (₹7.36 crore) in advance bookings.

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Scheduled to hit theaters on December 5, the film has generated immense excitement, fueled by the massive success of its predecessor, which earned ₹267 crore domestically and ₹106 crore from its Hindi-dubbed version. Pushpa 2 also boasts a stellar cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, and Prakash Raj, with distributor Anil Thadani securing its North India rights for a staggering ₹200 crore.

The film’s advance bookings, though initially robust, have seen a slight dip recently. Industry insiders are eagerly awaiting the trailer launch today (Nov 17), which is expected to reinvigorate interest and drive ticket sales further. Pushpa 2 is poised to challenge records set by Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD ($3.9 million premiere revenue) and SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2, which holds the all-time U.S. premiere record at $4.3 million.

As Pushpa 2 prepares for its grand debut, all eyes are on whether Allu Arjun’s star power will set new benchmarks for Telugu cinema globally.