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Despite Allu Arjun's massive success with 'Pushpa 2: The Rise,' which grossed ₹1000 crore worldwide, Shah Rukh Khan remains India's highest-paid actor. SRK earned over ₹350 crore from his profit share in 'Pathaan,' surpassing Allu Arjun's earnings from 'Pushpa 2.' Other top earners include Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and South Indian stars like Prabhas and Vijay, who also command significant fees.
Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' achieved a remarkable $92.5 million worldwide gross over its opening weekend, making it the third-highest grossing film globally after 'Moana 2' and 'Wicked.' The sequel to the 2021 hit 'Pushpa: The Rise' broke the Indian opening day record with $34.6 million and is on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. It also performed well in North America and set records in the Imax format in India.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has crossed the ₹800 crore mark globally within four days of its release, setting a new record for Hindi films with ₹85 crore earned in a single day. Directed by Sukumar, the film's domestic total stands at approximately ₹529 crore, with significant contributions from its Hindi and Telugu versions. Industry experts anticipate the film will surpass ₹1,000 crore soon, solidifying its status as a major success in Indian cinema.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, has become an international sensation, surpassing Christopher Nolan's Interstellar at the North American box office. The film has grossed $1,700,000 from 1,245 theatres in North America and achieved a worldwide gross of 500 crore within two days, with 400 crores from India alone. It set a new record for the biggest opening day in Indian cinema, surpassing RRR. Pushpa 2 is projected to reach a lifetime worldwide gross of Rs. 1,300–1,400 crore, marking it as one of the greatest box office successes in Indian cinema.
"Pushpa 2: The Rule" made a significant impact at the North American box office, grossing $4.4 million on its first day, surpassing Allu Arjun's previous film "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" which earned $3.6 million in total. The film ranks fourth among the highest Day 1 grossers in North America, following "Kalki 2898 AD," "RRR," and "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion."
Pushpa 2: The Rule is making waves at the box office, collecting Rs. 72 crores on its first day and an estimated Rs. 45 crore+ on the second day, quickly surpassing the Rs. 100 crore mark. The film's success is driven by strong advance bookings and Allu Arjun's return as Pushpa Raj, positioning it as one of the biggest openers in Indian cinema. With a massive weekend expected, Pushpa 2 could challenge lifetime box office records set by films like Baahubali 2 and RRR.
Pushpa 2 is set to premiere with paid shows in India and the U.S., with particular attention on the U.S. premieres for early feedback. Despite potential conflicting reports from India due to fan disputes, the U.S. screenings might offer a clearer verdict. The film's strengths include Sukumar's writing, high production values, and Allu Arjun's star power, which could appeal to U.S. audiences typically less inclined towards mass films.
Pushpa 2 is generating significant buzz with global theater rights sold for Rs 600 crores, but faces high stakes as it aims for a Rs 1000 crore break-even target. While the film has strong backing from producers Mythri Movie Makers, who previously refunded losses for Pushpa: Part 1, the challenge remains to attract family audiences and achieve ambitious overseas earnings of $50 million. Competing releases during the holiday season add pressure to meet these expectations within the first three weeks.
The trailer for Dhanush's upcoming film "Captain Miller," set in pre-independent India, has been released, showcasing the actor in various roles, from a dacoit to a soldier. The period drama features intense action scenes and a twist revealing Dhanush's character's past as a British soldier. Directed by Arun Matheshwaran, the film also stars Priyanka Arul Mohan and others, and is set to release on January 12. Dhanush, a well-known actor in Indian cinema, has been actively promoting the film on social media.
"Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire," starring Prabhas, is experiencing a decline in box office revenue, with an estimated collection of ₹5 crore on its 12th day across all languages in India. Despite the dip, the film has accumulated a total of ₹366.94 crore since its release on December 22. The multi-language film, directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Hombale Films, features a cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan and has received significant audience support.
The year 2023 has been monumental for Indian Cinema with films like "Jawan" leading the box office at Rs 643 crore, marking SRK's biggest hit and Nayanthara's Bollywood debut. Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" became the highest-grossing A-rated film with Rs 546 crore. SRK's "Pathaan" followed closely with Rs 543 crore. "Gadar 2" made a surprising comeback for Sunny Deol with Rs 525 crore, while Thalapathy Vijay's "Leo" revitalized Tamil Cinema with Rs 401 crore. "Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire" is still in theaters with Rs 361 crore, and Rajinikanth's "Jailer" rounded out the list with Rs 348 crore.
"Salaar," featuring Prabhas, continues its successful run at the US box office, earning an additional $700k over the weekend, with total earnings reaching $8.2 million. It aims for a $9 million total, ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Indian movie in North America for 2023. In contrast, the new releases "Devil" and "Bubblegum" flopped, with "Devil" earning just $165k and "Bubblegum" only $12k. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan's "Dunki" outperformed "Salaar" over the weekend, with a total collection of $7 million.
"Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire," starring Prabhas and directed by Prashanth Neel, is expected to reach a box office collection of nearly ₹345 crore in India by its 10th day. The film, which released on December 22 in multiple languages, has shown a strong performance across the country, with the Hindi version contributing significantly to the earnings. Prabhas expressed gratitude for the audience's love and support, attributing the film's success to the hard work of the entire team.
Director Nag Ashwin discussed his upcoming sci-fi film "Kalki 2898 AD" at Techfest, highlighting its unique portrayal of a futuristic India, a setting not commonly seen in the genre. Starring Prabhas, the film represents a significant journey of 4 to 5 years of development, with Ashwin comparing the process to engineering due to the level of detail involved. The release date for "Kalki" is expected to be announced shortly.