The highly anticipated South Indian film Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has announced its OTT release on Netflix. The film, which has made historic earnings at the box office, will be reloaded with 23 minutes of extra footage for its OTT release. The digital rights of the film have now been acquired by Netflix, adding to the excitement of Hindi-speaking viewers who will finally be able to watch the film online on January 30.
Allu Arjun's highly anticipated sequel, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', is set to premiere on Netflix in multiple languages, offering 23 minutes of extra footage. The announcement follows the film's immense success at the box office, earning Rs 1232.84 crore in its 56-day run. With Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil returning to reprise their roles, the film sets the stage for the next chapter in the franchise, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage'.
After her recent blockbuster film Pushpa 2, Rashmika Mandanna is gearing up for her next role as Maharani Yesubai in the upcoming film Chhaava. The posters released by the makers show Rashmika in ethereal traditional attire, embodying the grace and strength of her character. This will also be the first time she will be seen alongside Vicky Kaushal, adding to the excitement of fans.
M S Raju, a leading producer in Indian cinema, praises Telugu star Allu Arjun for his recent film ‘Pushpa The Rule’ joining the Rs 1000-crore club. Raju believes that Arjun's success reflects the growing popularity of Telugu stars across the world. However, Raju emphasizes that a successful film needs more than just a charismatic star, and names factors like unique content, capable directors, and good music as essential for achieving international success.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail in the criminal case registered against him after a woman lost her life in a stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad. The court has imposed conditions such as a personal bond and regular appearances before the police. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the family members of the deceased woman, and Arjun was earlier granted interim bail by the High Court.
Despite a significant drop in earnings, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil starrer Pushpa 2 maintained its impressive momentum at the box office, outshining Varun Dhawan's film. The Sukumar-directed film has broken and made several records, showcasing its widespread popularity and the powerful chemistry between its lead actors. Its strong performance has propelled it to become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time, cementing its position as one of the biggest successes in Indian cinema history.
After a successful fourth week at the box office, Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2 has shattered records, becoming the highest grosser of Indian cinema in 2024 and the first Hindi film to cross Rs 100 crore in its third week. This dubbed Telugu film has also made an impressive mark in the global market, joining the elite Rs 1700 crore club and approaching the Rs 1800 crore club. Its success has caused a stir in the Hindi film industry, with stakeholders considering a wider release of the Hindi dubbed version of Marco. With no major releases in sight, Pushpa 2 is likely to continue its golden run, until the flurry of releases for Pongal and Sankranti in January.
Despite a steady decline in collections and reports of canceled shows, Varun Dhawan's latest film Baby John has seen an uptick in box office earnings, pushing its total domestic earnings to ₹23.90 crore. The film faced tough competition from Pushpa 2 but managed to pull in ₹4.25 crore on its fourth day, showing signs of a potential recovery.
Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, has broken records left and right, becoming the highest grossing film in India and second to only Baahubali 2 in reaching the ₹1000 crore mark. Despite its success, the film is embroiled in controversy after a woman died in a stampede during its premiere. Director Kalees' Baby John, featuring Varun Dhawan, is set to release soon and may affect Pushpa 2's dominance in theatres. Additionally, Allu Arjun's feud with the Telangana government continues to make headlines.
South Indian actors, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, have been making headlines with rumors of a potential relationship. Deverakonda recently stated that he will address the speculation when he feels ready, further fueling the speculation amongst fans. Meanwhile, Deverakonda will be lending his voice for Mandanna's upcoming film, The Girlfriend, adding to the anticipation for their on-screen chemistry. Could this be the start of a new romance in the entertainment industry?