After the release of Baahubali: The Beginning, the nation eagerly awaited its sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. When the film finally arrived, it became a mega-blockbuster and created an unprecedented phenomenon in Indian cinema—one that remained unmatched until the release of Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. This one film has rewritten box office records, garnering tremendous love from audiences across the globe, and ultimately became the highest-grossing film in terms of box office collections. It broke the record previously held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
While several films surpassed the Hindi collections of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, none managed to surpass its worldwide collections—until the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule. This speaks volumes about the universal appeal of Pushpa 2: The Rule and the overwhelming love it has received from audiences. The film is being celebrated as a Pan-India phenomenon, much like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion was in its time. In every territory, Pushpa 2: The Rule has performed exceptionally well. While Baahubali 2: The Conclusion grossed ₹152.6 crore in the Telugu market, Pushpa 2: The Rule has surged ahead with collections of ₹335.41 crore in the same market. The worldwide lifetime collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion stands at around ₹1810 crore, while Pushpa 2: The Rule has already crossed ₹1830 crore worldwide in just 32 days and is still counting.
Remarkably, the film has also shattered records set by Jawan and Stree in the Hindi belt, as well as records across other Indian markets.
This is truly a rare phenomenon that only a handful of films have experienced—universal acclaim and love. The credit undoubtedly goes to director Sukumar. He is the visionary behind this epic cinematic spectacle, and his unwavering belief has delivered a groundbreaking masterpiece. Sukumar has redefined Indian cinema with his unique vision and has emerged as one of the greatest directors of this generation.
This is the power of compelling content. When a filmmaker delivers something engaging and captivating, audiences will undoubtedly shower it with love. Sukumar has set a perfect example of this with Pushpa 2: The Rule.