Pushpa 2’s Pre-Release collection Hype and Market Reach
“Pushpa 2: The Rule,” the sequel to the blockbuster “Pushpa: The Rise,” directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, has generated immense anticipation globally. This excitement is reflected in its pre-release collections, particularly in overseas markets like North America, the UK, and Australia. With a massive budget of approximately Rs. 400-500 crore, the film is expected to be one of the biggest releases of 2024. Its pre-sales performance has already set new benchmarks for Indian cinema.
Pushpa 2 pre-release collection Performance in Overseas Markets
North America (USA and Canada)
The North American market has been a significant contributor to the pre-release collections of “Pushpa 2.” As of November 27, 2024:
- Premiere Pre-Sales: The film has achieved over $1.6 million in ticket sales for premiere shows alone.
- Opening Day Pre-Sales: Including both premiere and opening day bookings, the total gross stands at $1.8+ million.
- Total Advance Booking (All Days): The cumulative advance booking gross for all days in North America has crossed $2 million, making it one of the fastest Indian films to achieve this milestone.
Other International Markets
Apart from North America, “Pushpa 2” has also performed well in other global territories:
- United Kingdom: Advance sales have surpassed $230K for opening day screenings.
- Gulf Countries: Pre-sales have reached around $80K.
- Australia and Other Markets: Combined pre-sales stand at approximately $215K.
In total, the overseas pre-sales for “Pushpa 2” amount to around $2.3+ million (approximately Rs. 19.50 crores) for its first day alone.
Comparison with Other Indian Films
“Pushpa 2” is on track to surpass several records set by previous Indian films:
- It is competing closely with Prabhas’ “Salaar,” which had achieved $1.8 million in US premiere pre-sales from fewer shows (68.7K tickets sold).
- With eight days remaining before its release on December 5 (premieres on December 4), “Pushpa 2” needs only an additional $0.25 million to outpace “Salaar’s” US premiere record.
Trade analysts predict that “Pushpa 2” could generate up to $5 million in total overseas pre-sales if current trends continue.
Domestic Market Expectations
While advance bookings are yet to commence fully in India, early predictions suggest that “Pushpa 2” could open with record-breaking numbers domestically as well:
- Trade experts believe it could enter the prestigious Rs. 1000 crore club globally during its theatrical run.
- The film’s Telugu version is expected to dominate domestic markets, followed by Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.
Conclusion
“Pushpa 2: The Rule” has already amassed an impressive pre-release collection of over $2.3 million internationally for its first day alone, with North America contributing significantly ($1.8+ million). This positions it as one of the most anticipated Indian films globally in recent years and sets high expectations for its worldwide box office performance upon release on December 5.”
