Pushpa 2 release highlights: Allu Arjun’s film gets a grand release; could be biggest Indian opener of all time

Pushpa 2 release live: Sukumar's Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahash Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule is being released in Tamil Nadu by AGS Entertainment. The film's Tamil and Telugu versions are getting 800 screens there.

Pushpa 2 release live: Did you know that director Sukumar initially wanted to make a web series on red sandalwood smuggling in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu? However, the filmmaker decided to switch to a shorter format and make a film with Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, instead.

Pushpa 2 release live: The 3D version for Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule seems to be facing issues in all languages. Those who booked tickets for 3D complained on social media about tickets getting automatically replaced with 2D version.

Pushpa 2 release live: Sound engineers Resul Pookutty and MR Rajakrishnan say Pushpa 2: The Rule's sound level is mixed in standardised level at Dolby 7, like it's done for Hollywood movies, to avoid loudness.

Pushpa 2 release live: Pushpa 2: The Rule's music composer Devi Sri Prasad told the press recently, “After watching the first half of Pushpa 2, I was mind boggled. There were moments when we thought the interval was coming, but the suspense kept building. Sukumar’s direction is top-notch, and Allu Arjun's performance is phenomenal. The film is truly on another level.”

Pushpa 2 release live: Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of Pushpa 2: The Rule, announced that the film will have closed captions and audio description available for the hearing and visually impaired audience.

Pushpa 2 release live: The massy number Peelings from Pushpa 2: The Rule was released recently and lead actor Rashmika wrote that Allu Arjun helped her get over the fear of being lifted for the song.

Pushpa 2 release live: A public interest litigation challenging the steep increase in the ticket prices for Pushpa 2: The Rule was filed in Telangana HC. However, the film's release hasn't been stalled and another hearing was scheduled in two weeks time. Read more.

Pushpa 2 release live: Sukumar's sequel to his 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise has crossed the $2.5 million mark in its North America pre-sales for its premieres.

Pushpa 2 release live: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma penned a lengthy note defending the hiked ticket prices of Pushpa 2: The Rule. “When no one cries over the prices of luxury cars, buildings and branded clothes, why cry over movie tickets?” read a portion of his note. Read more.

Pushpa 2 release live: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2: The Rule will premiere on December 4 at 9:30 pm in India. Arjun will catch a special premiere with fans at Sandhya 70 mm theatre in Hyderabad.

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.

Allu Arjun and the entire Pushpa 2 team were present in Hyderabad to promote the film. They requested fans to watch the film in theatres on December 5. Check out the photogallery here.

Pushpa 2 is trending on Twitter at 12.00pm with more than 100K tweets. Fans are waiting for first reviews, box office updates and more.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “IMPORTANT... 'PUSHPA 2' SPOT BOOKINGS HOLD THE KEY… As #Pushpa2 gears up for a wide release tomorrow, backed by phenomenal advance bookings across the board, the real game-changer for the #AlluArjun starrer will be the spot bookings / current bookings. Additionally, the response from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, as well as mass pockets, will play a decisive role in determining the final *Day 1* numbers.”

Rashmika Mandanna will return as Srivalli in Pushpa 2: The Rule. Starting December 5, the teaser for her upcoming film The Girlfriend will be screened alongside the theatrical release of Pushpa 2.

For Pushpa 2, the paid previews start from Wednesday night around 8-9 pm in different cities. In Delhi-NCR, there are no paid previews. The movie releases on Thursday in Delhi-NCR.