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Pushpa 2: The Rule – Allu Arjun's Magnum Opus Shatters Records with ₹1742 Cr Worldwide; Lands in Japan for Next Frontier
Pushpa 2: The Rule has not just performed at the box office; it has redefined the very scale of Indian cinema. Directed by Sukumar and starring Icon Star Allu Arjun, the film has officially been declared an All Time Blockbuster, rewriting history books both domestically and internationally. As the film continues its historic run, the momentum has now shifted toward the Far East, with Allu Arjun recently landing in Japan to a heartwarming reception ahead of the film's grand release there on January 16, 2026. Icon Star @alluarjun lands in Japan with a heartwarming welcome from fans ❤️#Pushpa2TheRule Grand release in Japan on January 16th 💥💥#Pushpa2#WildFirePushpa#Pushpa2InJapan #PushpaKunrinIcon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku #FahadhFaasil @ThisIsDSP @resulp… pic.twitter.com/Yklno3fTTx— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 13, 2026 Pushpa 2 set the tone for its legendary run right from its opening week. It achieved the unthinkable by becoming the fastest Indian film to reach the ₹1000 crore mark worldwide, hitting the milestone in just 7 days. Currently, the film stands at a staggering worldwide gross of ₹1742.1 Crore. This monumental figure cements its position as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the third-highest-grossing film of all time in the Indian market. The film's performance within India has been nothing short of a revolution, specifically in the North markets. While it is a Telugu original, the Hindi-dubbed version emerged as the primary engine of its success. The Hindi version alone has collected a massive ₹812.14 Crore Net, significantly outpacing the original Telugu version's ₹341.48 Crore Net. This dominance highlights Allu Arjun's unprecedented pan-India appeal and the growing appetite for Mass entertainers in the Hindi belt. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's sustainability has been remarkable, maintaining a strong grip on theaters for over two months. This journey began with an explosive start on the global stage, where it raked in ₹66.00 Cr from overseas markets on Day 1 alone, topping the list of the highest opening day overseas grossers for any Indian film in 2024.After a record-shattering Week 1 collection of ₹725.8 Cr, the film continued to pull audiences, recording ₹264.8 Cr in Week 2 and ₹129.5 Cr in Week 3. Even in its ninth week, the film managed to add to its tally, showcasing the incredible longevity of the Pushpa brand. Pushpa 2: The Rule - India Net Collection Breakdown TIME PERIOD INDIA NET COLLECTION Day 1 (Opening Day) ₹ 174.9 Cr Week 1 Total ₹ 725.8 Cr Week 2 ₹ 264.8 Cr Week 3 ₹ 129.5 Cr Week 4 ₹ 69.65 Cr Week 5 ₹ 25.25 Cr Week 6 ₹ 9.7 Cr Week 7 ₹ 5.85 Cr Week 8 ₹ 2.85 Cr Week 9 ₹ 0.7 Cr Total India Net (To Date) ₹ 1234.1 Cr Beyond the borders of India, Pushpa 2 has been a massive draw, raking in ₹271 Crore from overseas markets. To further expand this global footprint, the makers (Mythri Movie Makers) have scheduled a grand release in Japan on January 16, 2026. Allu Arjun's arrival in Japan on January 13 was met with immense fanfare, with Japanese Pushpa loyalists greeting the Icon Star with flowers and posters, signaling a potential box office storm in the Japanese market, which has historically been welcoming to Indian blockbusters like RRR and Muthu. Language-wise Net Box Office Breakdown: Hindi: ₹812.14 Cr Telugu: ₹341.48 Cr Tamil: ₹58.56 Cr Malayalam: ₹14.15 Cr Kannada: ₹7.77 Cr Total India Net: ₹1234.1 Cr With a total India Gross of ₹1471.1 Crore and a worldwide standing of over ₹1742 Crore, Pushpa 2: The Rule has moved past being just a sequel to becoming a cultural phenomenon. The combination of Devi Sri Prasad's viral music, Sukumar's gritty storytelling, and Allu Arjun's career-defining performance as Pushpa Raj has ensured that the film remains a benchmark for the Pan-India model. As it prepares to conquer Japan, the industry is watching closely to see how much higher this Wildfire can climb.
