Can Pushpa 2 Break Records in the North?

The buzz surrounding Pushpa 2 is reaching a fever pitch, making it one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. With Allu Arjun leading the charge, this pan-India extravaganza is poised to set new benchmarks at the box office when it hits screens later this year. The constant stream of updates from the filmmakers only adds more fuel to the fire of excitement.

The demand for the film's rights is staggering, not just within India but also overseas and in the digital sphere. Netflix has reportedly shelled out over 100 crores for the digital rights, while T-Series secured the global music and Hindi satellite rights for a hefty sum of 60 crores.

However, what's truly intriguing is the film's potential in Hindi-speaking regions. Analysts are eyeing a minimum lifetime collection of 500 crores in the Hindi market alone. But is that really possible is the big doubt.

Speculation is rife about its opening day collections, with comparisons drawn to other South Indian films dubbed in Hindi. Pushpa 2 aims to join the elite league of top South Indian openers in Hindi, potentially surpassing the likes of 'KGF Chapter 2' and 'Baahubali 2.' With 'Singham Again' wisely opting to avoid a clash and rescheduling its release to Diwali, Pushpa 2 now has a clear path to dominate the box office.

However, achieving such a huge first day in Hindi belts is based on many factors. But still, if Pushpa crosses all of them and scores the highest first day, then it would be an unbelievable feat for any South movie in the North region.

For those unversed, the first installment, Pushpa, released amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite mixed critical reception and pandemic-related restrictions, it raked in over 250 crores at the Indian box office, cementing its status as a commercial success. Additionally, it garnered significant traction on OTT platforms.