Pushpa 2 Achieves Box Office Milestones Despite Divisive Reception

The Allu Arjun-starrer becomes the second-highest-grossing Indian film globally but faces criticism for its over-the-top scenes and narrative flaws.

Pushpa 2: The Rule has grossed ₹1740 crore worldwide, nearing Baahubali 2's ₹1790 crore but still trailing Dangal's ₹2070 crore global earnings.
The film debuted on Netflix on January 30 with 23 minutes of additional footage, expanding the runtime to nearly 3 hours and 45 minutes.
While many fans praised Allu Arjun's performance and the added depth in the extended version, others criticized the film's logic-defying scenes and excessive length.
Kannada-speaking audiences expressed dissatisfaction as the Kannada version of the film was not immediately available on Netflix, sparking frustration online.
The film's theatrical success has set the stage for a third installment, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, though no official production timeline has been announced.