Pushpa 2 box office collection day 18 early report: Allu Arjun-starrer breaks Baahubali 2’s seven-year domestic record, takes pole position

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According to the early reports from the first two shows on Sunday, the film has earned Rs 22.7 crore. This has taken the tally to Rs 1052.5 crore, and has crossed the nett collection of Baahubali 2, which stands at Rs 1030.42. With the Telugu occupancy at a whopping 46.2 % and the occupancy for the Hindi version presently at 45.17 %, it is clear that the Sunday numbers might be much more than both the Friday and Saturday numbers, and ensure that Pushpa 2 flag flies high.

Despite the golden run of the movie across centres in India and the globe, team Pushpa 2 find themselves in an intense quagmire over the death of a woman due to a stampede that occurred in a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere show. Allu Arjun, who was present at the show, has been charged on multiple counts for the woman’s death, and was even arrested and kept in the jail for a night. This has lead to a lot of controversy around the film. But, the movie has shown no signs of slowing down, as it tramples every film coming its way.

With just days left for the release of Hindi cinema’s biggest offing in a while, director Kalees’ Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi, it would be interesting to see if theatres would reduce Pushpa 2 shows to accommodate the new film, presented by Atlee.

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun’s war of words with the Telangana government continues to make headlines, and it seems to be the only news that can overshadow the stupendous success of Pushpa 2: The Rule.

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Directed by Sukumar, and starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil alongside Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2 hit screens on December 5, and since then, has become a phenomenon that not many can emulate, but that wouldn’t stop them from trying.