Urooj Nazir
Pushpa 2′ becomes the biggest-ever opening for an Indian film globally.
As the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the 2021 smash Pushpa: The Rise approaches its December 5 theatrical release, the anticipation for Pushpa 2: The Rule is evident. While fans in important markets like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi are still waiting for their chance to reserve tickets, advance bookings have already started in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh.
The cost of the Hindi version’s tickets has skyrocketed, particularly in major cities like Delhi, where the most expensive ones can cost up to ₹1,800. Prices in Bengaluru reach ₹1,000, while those in Mumbai are approximately ₹1,600. But not all of the most expensive tickets are found in major cities. Tickets for premium 2D shows at Delhi’s PVR Director’s Cut are incredibly expensive at ₹2,400. Similar to this, some luxury seats at Mumbai’s Maison PVR, Jio World Drive, cost ₹2,100, indicating the high demand the movie has created.
Why are these costs so exorbitant? The first Pushpa movie’s enormous popularity and the sequel’s widespread appeal throughout India, especially after Pushpa: The Rise became a huge hit in the Hindi-speaking region, are largely to blame for this upsurge. The return of Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli, Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, and Fahadh Faasil as the tenacious police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat are all contributing to the excitement and attracting viewers from all over the nation.
The Government’s Special Action for Fans: Increases in Ticket Prices and Early Screening
The Telangana government’s approval of a special screening of Pushpa 2: The Rule on December 4, one day prior to its official release, is adding to the excitement. With a significant price hike of ₹800 per ticket, this unusual concert will start at 9:30 p.m. and be accessible in both single-screen theatres and multiplexes. There has never been a price increase for a pre-release showing in the area.
The Telangana government is doing this in an attempt to meet the tremendous demand for Pushpa 2 and to give the movie a successful premiere. Additionally, Telangana has authorized extra screenings for December 5, the official release date of the film, in an unusual step. Two additional screenings at 1 am and 4 am have been approved in addition to the regular five daily shows; the cost of admission for these extra events will rise by ₹150 until December 8. Following that, the price increase will progressively drop to ₹105 and then to ₹20 in stages.
Price Increase That Could Set New Records for Multiplexes and Single-Screen Theatres
The price increase for multiplexes is still significant but not as sharp as it is for single-screen theatres. Multiplexes are permitted to increase ticket rates by ₹200 from December 5 to December 8, then decrease them to ₹150 from December 9 to December 16, and finally to ₹50 from December 17 to 23. The movie, which is anticipated to be shown in more than 800 theatres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is anticipated to have enormous opening collections as a result of these increases.
The significant price increases are a reflection of the high demand for Pushpa 2: The Rule, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the film’s home states, where the government has granted filmmakers special authority to raise ticket prices for the first time. Blockbuster films frequently do this, but this sequel, which has created unheard-of anticipation, is noticeably more aggressive.
What to Expect from Pushpa 2: The Rule
Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule will explore Pushpa Raj’s ascent to prominence as the head of a red sandalwood smuggling ring in greater detail. As Pushpa encounters resistance from numerous adversaries, including the formidable police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil), the sequel promises even more drama, action, and fierce rivalries.
It is anticipated that the movie will continue to examine Pushpa’s empire, illuminating his power struggles and continuous fight to keep control of the illegal trade, all the while negotiating his complicated relationships with other important characters, such as Rashmika Mandanna’s Srivalli.
Pushpa 2 is expected to smash box office records in the days leading up to its much awaited premiere, thanks to its star power and compelling plot as well as the ticket price increases that are already making news.
