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Pushpa 2 Shatters Records, Overtakes Baahubali 2

1/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" has shattered box office records, eclipsing "Baahubali 2" to claim the title of India's highest-grossing film, raking in over Rs 1,831 crore worldwide. However, it faces fierce competition from new releases like "Game Changer." In contrast, Varun Dhawan's "Baby John" is floundering, managing a mere Rs 39 crore after 15 days.

History

Historical Context

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" has surpassed "Baahubali 2" as India's highest-grossing film, reflecting a trend in Indian cinema where regional films, particularly from Telugu cinema, dominate box office records. This shift began with "Baahubali" (2015), which popularized pan-Indian films, leading to a surge in regional productions appealing to national and global audiences, reshaping the Indian film landscape.

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Story summary

"Pushpa 2: The Rule" has shattered box office records, eclipsing "Baahubali 2" to claim the title of India's highest-grossing film, raking in over Rs 1,831 crore worldwide. However, it faces fierce competition from new releases like "Game Changer." In contrast, Varun Dhawan's "Baby John" is floundering, managing a mere Rs 39 crore after 15 days.

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