Pushpa 2 Movie Review and release LIVE Updates: Woman dead, two hospitalised after crowd at Hyderabad theatre rushes to see Allu Arjun

Ram Gopal Varma took to his social media handle and wrote a detailed note in his signature style, justifying the increased ticket prices for Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun. The film’s producers opted to hike the ticket prices, priced at over ₹2000 in some theatres in Delhi and Mumbai.He wrote, “One man named Subbarao set up an idli hotel and charged Rs 1000 per plate. This is because Subbarao believes his idlis are superior to other idlis. But, if the customer doesn’t find Subbarao’s idlis worth it, they won’t go to his hotel. Subbarao is the only one to lose in this scenario.”

Fans are praising Allu Arjun’s powerful return as Pushpa Raj. The buzz is growing as netizens share their early reviews from the film’s preview shows. Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa: The Rule continues Pushpa Raj’s journey as he rises from a laborer to a key figure in the sandalwood smuggling world.One reviewer shared on social media, "#AlluArjun stole the show completely with his raw and rustic performance in this mass commercial template by Sukumar. #Pushpa2TheRule is highly supported by #FahadhFaasil who deserves applause for his acting. #RashmikaMandanna adds the required flavor. BGM works perfectly in the elevation scenes. Overall, an entertainer for the mass audience. Special mention: Jathara sequence."

Allu Arjun's much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' was struck with tragedy on Wednesday night after a stampede broke out at the Sandhya Theatre, RTC Crossroads, leaving one dead.The premiere show turned tragic, claiming the life of a 39-year-old woman and leaving a boy, believed to be her young son in critical condition. According to various news reports, the woman, identified as Revathi from Dilsukhnagar, had attended the premiere with her husband Bhaskar and their two children. Sadly, chaos broke out at around 10:30 PM as a surge of fans rushed to catch a glimpse of leading man Allu Arjun, who was also at the screening.

With these early projections coming in, 'Pushpa 2' is expected to have a worldwide gross of around Rs 250 crore on its first day which is a milestone for any Indian movie. With 'Pushpa 2', the window between theatrical to OTT release of the Hindi dubbed south movie has also increased. This will further help the movie in continuing to garner numbers if it has positive word of mouth and manages to lure the crowd over the coming days. The Hindi version of the film will also beat the advance day sales record of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'. 'Pushpa 2' has the widest release for any Indian movie as the Allu Arjun starrer has about 40,000 shows on day 1.

The first reviews for Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, are already making waves, and they are overwhelmingly positive. Fans are praising Allu Arjun’s powerful return as Pushpa Raj. The buzz is growing as netizens share their early reviews from the film’s preview shows. Several videos from the premiere have also gone viral on social media, with fans raving about the intense sequences between Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna.

The makers of Pushpa: The Rise initially approached several actors for the lead roles, but they declined. Mahesh Babu was the first choice for Pushpa Raj but opted out due to creative differences with director Sukumar, leading to Allu Arjun taking the role. Samantha Ruth Prabhu was considered for the female lead but exited due to scheduling conflicts and reluctance to play another rural character after Rangasthalam. Vijay Sethupathi was approached for the antagonist’s role but turned it down due to date issues, with Fahadh Faasil ultimately portraying the character.

Sreeleela truly stole the limelight at the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad. Looking as ravishing as ever, she has been making waves with her Kissik song. With the film now released, she has undoubtedly become the talk of the town.

The much-awaited film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to hit theatres tonight. Ahead of the premiere, fans of Allu Arjun gathered outside the Sailaja Theatre in Vijayawada to celebrate the much-awaited release. They were seen bursting crackers in excitement, as they created a festive atmosphere outside the cinema hall.

Allu Arjun took to his social media to share a picture of a handwritten note by his son. He further wrote, "This is one of my biggest achievement by far. He is child so pls excuse some parts of exaggeration."

Rashmika shared a series of images with the caption, “Pushpa 2 is releasing tomorrow and right now l am overwhelmed with emotions..
It's fascinating to see myself be so affected and so personally connected with this team and for a film.. never before have I ever let a film influence my emotions and today on the eve of the release I am feeling emotions l've never felt for a film before.
Hmm.. where do l begin.. Pushpa started in 2021 but for me it started waaaay before that in covid times.. I remember the team coming to my house to train me for the chitoor slang to walking on the sets of Pushpa on day 1 the release of Pushpa 1 and then starting of Pushpa 2 shooting for Pushpa 2 for sooooo long.. everyday for the last 5 years talking about Pushpa..
Sukku sir.. from the point of not knowing how to talk to him to the point where I am so so emotionally connected to him..
Allu Arjun sir.. from I point of being so scared of sir to even talk to sir to searching for him in our crowded set to ask if the shot was ok..
Kuba sir the man of few words but the man when he smiles you know that, that shoot is freaking amazing!!
Mythri movie makers my home production from the point of fighting for dates to the last day of fighting for dates haha..
Fahadh sir I got to work with you for 2 days and l've heard you've created absolute magic..on my way to watch it right now I love mythri.. they are the best!
These people mean so much to me! SO MUCH TO ME!
I am so proud of us! I am so proud of how we started to how we are today!
Team Pushpa!! I love you! I love how hard we've worked.. I love what we've created today and I love how in sync we all are! I love it!
Everyone works hard but success comes because of the people you surround yourself with.
And Pushpa is the perfect example of it.”

Filmmaker BVS Ravi posted on X, "All the very very very best to one and only #Pushpa2TheRuleOnDec5th ??? let this wild fire set the world box office ablaze with collections never imagined before ? @alluarjun @aryasukku @MythriOfficial @iamRashmika @ThisIsDSP @anusuyakhasba #Sreeleela ???."

The Bengaluru District Collector has ordered a halt to the midnight shows of Pushpa 2: The Rule. Additionally, the Kannada Film Producers Council has raised a complaint regarding the film's midnight screenings.

Producer Naga Vamsi shared via X, "The WILDFIRE, Pushparaj’s entry is going to create massive records worldwide from TOMORROW. The box office TSUNAMI, #Pushpa2TheRule will once again fly our Telugu Pride high for world to witness!! ? The hard work, dedication and commitment of each one is visible in every frame. Wishing a historical blockbuster to our dearest ICON STAAR @alluarjun garu, director #Sukumar garu, producers @MythriOfficial #Naveen garu & #Ravi bhai and each & every cast, crew member involved, especially our dearest editor @NavinNooli, working many sleepless nights from the last few months for the final edit of this mammoth film ??‍???‍? ASSALU THAGGEDELE ...?."

Pushpa 2: The Rule is creating a huge buzz with its record-breaking Rs 150 crore promotional campaign. The tour began with a trailer launch in Patna and will continue in cities like Chennai and Kochi. Releasing in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, the film has already surpassed Rs 100 crore in pre-release bookings. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Allu Arjun and Sukumar's reunion will make Pushpa 2 one of the biggest box office hits in Indian cinema.

A recent viral video captured the Mumbai metro embracing the Pushpa craze. The metro's outer walls featured large posters of the lead stars, showcasing iconic poses from the hit film. From Pushparaj's signature handwave to Srivalli's matchbox pose, the visuals celebrated the movie and amplified its excitement.

Ram Gopal Varma shared a lengthy note in his distinctive style, justifying the increased ticket prices for Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are tying the knot today in a grand ceremony in Hyderabad. Allu Arjun will be among the celebrity guests and will later host a special premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in the city. This is Chaitanya’s second marriage, after his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and the couple got engaged in August.

While Hindi movies have this existing rule of a eight-week window between theatrical to OTT release, this wasn't the case in south films which were dubbed in Hindi. This was more problematic for big south movies which had the scope of getting more box office numbers. Trade expert Girish Wankhede says, "The ongoing tussle between North Indian distributors and multiplexes regarding the distribution of South Indian films has been quite unfortunate, leading to significant losses in the multiplex business for major masala films such as “Leo,” “Goat,” “Jailer,” and Vettaiyan: The Hunter’. Initially, the multiplexes in the North agreed to screen these films under the condition that the OTT release would occur only after an eight-week theatrical window. This became a contentious point, as producers were inclined to release their films on OTT platforms after just four weeks—a timeline that was acceptable to South Indian exhibitors but not to their North Indian counterparts."

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' is one of the highly awaited movies of all time. There's immense buzz around it ever since the first part released and created a huge stir at the box office and all over. The film which also stars Rashmika Mandanna hasn't just beaten the total advance booking record in all languages of films like 'Baahubali 2', 'RRR', but also is now highest grossing when it comes to the advance bookings in Hindi.

Music composer Sam CS, who contributed to the background score for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule,' recently shared his thoughts on X. He expressed his gratitude, writing, “It's been an overwhelming journey for me on #Pushpa2. Thank you for considering me and giving me this wonderful experience of working on BGM.”

Director Ram Gopal Varma's recent post on X has gone viral as he defended the high ticket prices for "Pushpa 2," comparing them to the cost of idli at a luxury hotel. He provocatively questioned, "Is entertainment more necessary than housing, food, and clothing? If the prices of these essentials are soaring, then the prices for a movie like ‘Pushpa 2’, which are as high as the sky, are relatively low. If people don’t agree, they can choose not to watch or wait for the rates to drop."

Rashmika Mandanna recently shared an emotional message on her Instagram stories, “Out of the 7/8 years, the last 5 years being on this set almost made this set my home in the industry, and finally it was my last day. Of course, there's still so much work left and apparently a part 3, but it felt different... it felt overwhelming... it felt like it was ending.”

Make us all proud @alluarjun Anna @aryasukku sir
Wishing the best for the entire team
Wild Fire avvali! 🔥@iamRashmika @MythriOfficial #Pushpa2 pic.twitter.com/kAsITjP9DZ

— Teja Sajja (@tejasajja123) December 4, 2024

On Tuesday, the Telangana High Court rejected a petition aimed at preventing the release of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The public interest litigation (PIL) argued against the extra ₹800 ticket charge for benefit shows, applicable for the first 15 days. The court noted that the government had approved these higher prices, allowing screenings to begin at 9:30 PM on December 4 across all theaters in Telangana.

Andhra Box Office on X revealed that Allu Arjun will watch a special show of Pushpa 2 ahead of its release, “#AlluArjun to watch the Special Premiere of #Pushpa2TheRule Today 9:30 PM with all the fans at Sandhya 70mm, Hyderabad!"

During the event, music composer Devi Sri Prasad praised Allu Arjun's performance and declared that Pushpa 2: The Rule will be the ‘best film in recent times.’Devi Sri Prasad said, “You all celebrated Pushpa 1 as a festival after its release. For Pushpa 2, you have made it a festival even before the release. Thanks to all across the world for making Pushpa 1 a blockbuster. For everyone, God provides a great chance in their career. I got my peak with Pushpa 1, and I am excited for the second part. Sukumar couldn’t come as he was busy with the final mixing of the film. I am here to talk on his behalf.”

Actress Rashmika Mandanna penned an emotional note on completing her five-year journey on the film’s set and even hinted towards the third part for the movie.

Rashmika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared her feelings and added that she was feeling overwhelmed. She wrote: “24th evening after an entire day of shoot we took a flight to Chennal and had such a lovely event in Chennai flew back the same night back to Hyderabad. Went home and slept for about 4 or 5 hours. woke up rushed d to shoot for my last day of Pushpa. We shot a crazy amazing song (you'll all get to know about this very very soon)”

The actress revealed, “Out of the 7/8 years, the last 5 years being on this set almost made this set my home in the industry, and finally it was my last day. Of course, there's still so much work left and apparently a part 3, but it felt different... it felt overwhelming... it felt like it was ending."

She added, "Some sort of sadness that even I didn't understand, and suddenly all the emotions came together, and the days of extreme hard work came rushing back to me, and I was feeling tired and exhausted but at the same time so grateful."

“It's crazy how when you work so closely with such incredible people how much you get attached to them subconsciously,” she wrote.

Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Thursday said the upcoming sequel of the 2021 Telugu blockbuster film 'Pushpa: The Rise' is going to be an emotional drama besides being loaded with high-octane action and swag. Speaking about the sequel, she said "You might be thinking that 'Pushpa 2' will be solely an action- driven cinema, but it is extremely emotional one." "There is a family angle to it which is there in the majority part. So as much as you are waiting for 'Pushpa' swag and and action, also look forward to emotional drama. It is going to be a mixture of everything," Mandanna added.

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the makers have said. Arjun is set to return as labourer-turned-sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj in the sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise". The movie is set to hit the screens on December 5.
Production banner Mythri Movie Makers shared the news on Thursday evening in a post on Instagram that read, "'Pushpa's Rule' The biggest Indian film is certified with U/A and is all set to give you a WILDFIRE big screen experience. #Pushpa2TheRule."

Allu Arjun said that his beautiful co-star Rashmika Mandanna has become a part of his family. "I'm comfortable with her, I want to thank her for everything she has done for this film, her support is immense. There is no way this film would be complete without Shrivalli," he said.

Mandanna, who has acted in Hindi films such as "Goodbye", "Mission Majnu" and "Animal", said when she was promoting the movies in Mumbai, people were most interested in knowing when "Pushpa 2" would release in theatres.

"And today with all of my heart and all of my confidence and all of my excitement I can proudly announce that Pushpa 2 is finally coming to December 5," she said.

"It's been a seven year journey for me as an actor, out of which five years I have been with 'Pushpa' and now with this film, I don't know how to react to it. I am very sad that it is ending but I am very excited that it is finally coming out. So I am a little overwhelmed," she added.

Mandanna, 28, said she was nervous about working with Arjun.

"I was like how do I react to sir? He has been a superstar for such a long time. I was like I don't know how to behave, what to say and all of that. But that's was the first day and today standing here in front of sir, it's like family, he is home."

"'Pushpa' is not about me, not about him (director), it is about the crew, technicians, unit members, actors, my actress working, for the last five years.

"This film belongs to bouncers, unit (members), and everybody... I want this film to be a hit and make it meaningful for them. That's why I got emotional on the last day of the shoot. I'm saying it with utmost humility I want this film to be a hit for everybody else," he said.

The actor also thanked his co-stars Mandanna and Faasil, who he fondly called FaFa, and said that he is grateful for their support throughout the film.

"He (Fahadh) is a hero himself, but still for the love of the film, and for Sukumar Garu (director) he came and played an antagonist in this film. You all will witness what a phenomenal actor he is," Arjun said.

"I used to tell him, it is very difficult for me to do a Hindi film but as a music director, it is easy for you to do a Hindi film. Why don't you do it? He said 'Why don't you do a Hindi film and with you, I will also do it.' I told him that I would never do a Hindi film because at that time it was extremely hard to do a Hindi film," Arjun told reporters.

"Doing a Hindi film was such a huge thing even to aspire for. We used to have that thing that, 'Maybe in our lifetime we will do one Hindi film'. It was that far away for us to do the Hindi film. So from that mindset to coming to this stage and standing here is a very big thing for me," the actor added.

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" is directed by Sukumar and also features returning stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Friday said he once thought that breaking into Bollywood would be impossible but with "Pushpa 2: The Rule" his desire to connect with audiences across the country is getting fulfilled. "Pushpa: The Rise" was simultaneously released in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages in 2021. The movie proved to be a blockbuster in the Hindi-speaking belt.
At a promotional event here, Arjun said he is hoping that "Pushpa 2: The Rule" will enjoy the same level of success like the first part and go on to become one of the biggest hits in the Telugu industry.

"When 'Pushpa' became a big hit and one of the surveys said, 'It ('Pushpa 2') is expected to be the biggest film in India.' I thought it is a big thing for us as the whole of India is expecting this film from us, so I should be responsible because it will bring good name for my homeland.

"It is a proud moment for Telugu people, who have supported me for 20 years and made me an actor, so it was my time to make them proud on a national scale and make 'Pushpa' a hit," the actor said.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who will be seen in the upcoming movie ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, has lauded actress Sreeleela, and said that the actress has got a bright future.

Sreeleela features in the special number titled ‘Kissik’ from ‘Pushpa: The Rule’. With her magnificent aura and electrifying dance moves, Sreeleela has always captivated the hearts of audiences. The actress earlier made waves with the popular song ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ from ‘Guntur Kaaram’ starring Mahesh Babu.

During a recent pre-release event, Allu Arjun praised Sreeleela, calling her a talented actress with a promising future in the industry.

The icon star Allu Arjun said, "What a cute girl, She is so cute! She has a bright future, and I wish you all the best, Sreeleela. For this generation, you are an inspiration to all Telugu girls”.

He further mentioned, “In this generation, you are the first star Telugu girl to bring us pride. I wholeheartedly wish that you take us all to even greater heights. Amma, you should make us all proud”.

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" actor Allu Arjun has thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for approving the price hike of the tickets for the film, calling it a "progressive decision". Arjun shared a post on his X handle on Monday evening for the same. "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for approving the ticket hike. This progressive decision demonstrates your steadfast commitment to the growth and prosperity of the Telugu film industry," the post read.
The 42-year-old actor, who is set to return as labourer-turned-sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj in the sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", thanked Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan of Andhra Pradesh.

"A special note of thanks to the Hon'ble @AndhraPradeshCM, Shri @ncbn garu, for his vision and unwavering encouragement to the industry. I also express my sincere thanks to the Hon'ble @APDeputyCMO, Shri @PawanKalyan garu, for his invaluable support in empowering the film industry, he concluded.

This comes after the tickets of his film "Pushpa 2:The Rule", which is slated to have its theatrical release on December 5 increased, making it the highest for a Telugu film.

Telugu cinema this year has witnessed massive hits like Hanu-Man, Tillu Square, Devara Part 1, and Kalki 2898 AD. The industry is now looking to end the year with another blockbuster—Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, which earned Allu Arjun the National Award for Best Actor.
The film is set to release worldwide tomorrow, and the excitement is palpable. According to current trends, the film has already sold tickets worth nearly Rs 79 crore in India for its first day, including block bookings and the trade is expecting the film to hit Rs 100 crore mark before the day ends.. In the United States, which over the past few years has become a big market for Telugu films, Pushpa 2 is also creating a significant buzz, nearing the Rs ₹20 crore mark for its premiere day shows. As per trends, the film has already earned $2.2 million( Rs 19.32 crore) from almost 4,000 shows, selling over 80,000 tickets.