Pushpa 2: The Rule, right from its advance bookings, has set the box office on fire in the North belt of India, but North America isn't quite matching the same level of success.

However, Pushpa 2 has gained momentum since Friday, with the Hindi version also starting to perform well and rapidly gaining traction.

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Saturday is expected to be the biggest day, with both the Telugu and Hindi versions easily hitting $1 million each by the end of the day.

As of 5 PM EST, Pushpa 2 has already surpassed $1.5 million ($1,509,872), and the Hindi version is neck-and-neck with the Telugu version and may soon take the lead based on current trends.

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Here's the language-wise breakdown at 5 PM EST on Saturday:

Total for all languages combined: $1,509,872
Telugu: $746,894
Hindi: $732,380
Others: Malayalam $3,235, Kannada $435

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Pushpa 2: The Rule is currently at $7,541,286 and will likely hit the $8 million mark today. Sunday is typically a slower day for the Telugu market, but for Hindi audiences in North America, Sundays are big for movie performances. Expect a strong push from the Hindi version tomorrow as well.