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Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024): Pushpa Raj’s fiery sequel
Overview & Release
Director: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun (Pushpa Raj), Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Dhanunjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj
Release Date: The film officially opens worldwide on December 5, 2024, with some sources citing December 6—but most announcements from the production, media, and the actor have confirmed December 5 as the official date
Display Formats: Including standard, IMAX, 4DX, D‑Box, and PVR ICE
Plot & Highlights
This film picks up right where Pushpa: The Rise left off, following Pushpa Raj on her quest for revenge against SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, while also diving deeper into the brutal red sandalwood crime scene. The trailer was launched in Patna on 17 November 2024, revealing all the drama, action, explosive music and a more powerful villain than the previous installment
Production & Music
Principal filming began in October 2022 in Hyderabad, lasting until early 2024
Post-production & Music: The film’s score is composed by Devi Sri Prasad; cinematography by Mirosław Kuba Brożek, editing by Naveen Nooli; choreographed by a variety of artists, including the dance specials in “Pushpa Pushpa”, “Sooseki” and “Kissik”
Gain & Performance
Specifications Details
Budget Estimated ₹400–500 crore
Pre-release business Over ₹1,065 crore, including a huge early bird (₹106 crore)
Global revenue Estimated to exceed ₹1,500–1,800 crore, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time
US-Canada performance Reached around $4.9 million in its opening weekend
Reaction & Reception
The domestic and international press generally gave positive reviews for the action, visuals and the classy return of Allu Arjun – especially the “elevation moments” – although some felt that the script for the second part was not as deep as expected
Pushpa2 quickly became the biggest Indian opening post-pandemic, and one of the biggest domestic openings of 2024
Conclusion
Pushpa 2: The Rule is a total hit: from the viral trailer to the outstanding box office and the cinematic visuals. Allu Arjun not only reaffirmed his star status but also elevated Pushpa Raj to become an action icon of South Indian cinema. While there are still some limitations in terms of content depth, overall, this is a sequel that is enough to satisfy the general audience and action fans.