The wait for the biggest film of 2024 Pushpa 2 is almost coming to an end. The expectations from fans, the audience, and the box office are sky-high.
In 2021, Pushpa (Hindi) surprised everyone by earning 12 crores in its first three days, with zero promotion. It did better than KGF Chapter 1, which made 9.20 crores.
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However, KGF Chapter 2 was a huge blockbuster. It collected 42.50 crores in advance bookings.
Here are the top 5 films with the highest opening weekend advance bookings in Hindi:
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1. Jawan - 55.50 crores
2. Pathaan - 55 crores
3. KGF Chapter 2 - 42.50 crores
4. Animal - 41.50 crores
5. Baahubali 2 - 38 crores
Pushpa 2 is expected to have a superb opening in Hindi. Initially, the film was expected to beat the likes of Jawan and Pathaan. But the songs and trailer even though well-received couldn't take the hype to the next level. Allu Arjun may challenge KGF Chapter 2 for the third spot.
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Advance bookings for Pushpa 2 will begin on November 29. Over a million people have already shown interest on the BookMyShow platform.
The film is set to release on December 5, 2024, and will run for about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The film has received a U/A certificate.
In terms of tickets sold in advance in the National Chain of multiplexes, (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) Baahubali 2 holds the record for the most tickets sold in Hindi, with 6.50 lakh tickets. Jawan and Pathaan follow, with 5.57 lakh and 5.56 lakh tickets sold, respectively.
Anything above 4 lakh tickets sold in advance in PIC would be considered outstanding. The film will have a lot of spot bookings in the B and C centers which take the number to 50 crore net on the opening day in Hindi.
Pushpa 2 will likely have higher ticket prices compared to recent films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again, possibly around 10-12% higher than the Diwali releases.