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Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) has achieved an unprecedented box office milestone by earning Rs. 48 crores on a Monday, a feat never seen before even on national holidays. The film has quickly entered the Rs. 300 Crore Club and is expected to surpass Rs. 400 crores within its first week, setting new records in the process.
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.
Disney's 'Moana 2' led the domestic box office to a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend, earning $221 million over five days, the highest ever for the holiday period. Alongside 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II', the top three films grossed $382.5 million, surpassing the previous 2018 record. 'Moana 2' also set several records, including the biggest 5-day opening for an animated film, despite mixed critical reviews. The film's global opening reached $386.3 million, with strong performances in international markets.
American teenager Ilia Malinin wins his first World Figure Skating title after a record-breaking performance, landing a quadruple axel and scoring the highest ever score in the competition. Despite physical and mental challenges leading up to the event, Malinin delivered a dazzling performance, securing a 24-point lead over the second-place finisher. His gold medal marks the US's second win at the World Championships.
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter set a new distance record on the Red Planet by flying 2,315 feet (705 meters) on December 20, 2023, surpassing its previous record by 5 feet. The helicopter, which arrived on Mars with the Perseverance rover in February 2021, has been demonstrating the feasibility of aerial exploration in Mars' thin atmosphere. During its extended mission, Ingenuity has completed 70 flights, covering a total of about 11 miles (17.7 kilometers), while assisting the Perseverance rover in its search for signs of ancient life and collecting samples for future analysis on Earth.
The San Francisco 49ers' offense has made NFL history by becoming the first team to have a running back, two wide receivers, and a tight end each exceed 1,000 scrimmage yards in a single season. Tight end George Kittle's surpassing of 1,000 receiving yards in their win against the Washington Commanders marked this unprecedented achievement. Additionally, quarterback Brock Purdy threw for over 4,000 yards, making the 49ers the fourth team in NFL history with such a high-performing QB and four players with over 1,000 scrimmage yards. The team has secured the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed and is preparing for a potential deep playoff run.
The Georgia Bulldogs achieved numerous firsts and broke several records in their Orange Bowl victory over Florida State. Key highlights include multiple players scoring their first touchdowns, Georgia's defense recovering two FSU fumbles and intercepting two passes, and the team's impressive offensive stats, including 8-for-8 red zone touchdowns and a total of 673 yards. The Bulldogs set a bowl record with a 60-point winning margin, the largest in bowl history, and extended their bowl game streak to 27 seasons. Kirby Smart tied for the most bowl victories in school history, and the team's seniors set a record with their 50th win.
Taylor Swift has surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with her albums totaling 68 weeks at the top spot. Her latest album, "1989 (Taylor’s Version)," contributed to this achievement. Swift's rerecorded albums have played a significant role in her historic milestone, although she still trails behind The Beatles, who hold 132 weeks at No. 1. Alongside her chart success, Swift's Eras Tour has been a major hit, and she has also set the record for being the first living artist to have five albums in the Top 10 simultaneously.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott connected with receiver CeeDee Lamb for a 92-yard touchdown pass, marking the second-longest completion in the team's history. This play trails only a 95-yard completion from 1966 by Don Meredith to Bob Hayes. Lamb's touchdown is part of a standout season where he has already set a franchise record for receptions, surpassing Michael Irvin's record. The significant play contributes to the Cowboys' pursuit of the NFC East division title.