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Pushpa 2 Debuts in Japan With Viral Fan Encounters and Cast Outreach

Viral moments in Tokyo contrasted with a modest Japanese opening reported by Sacnilk.

Overview

  • The film opened in Japan on January 16 as Allu Arjun traveled to Tokyo with his family for promotions, delivering a signature line in Japanese and bowing with co‑star Rashmika Mandanna to thank attendees.
  • A widely shared video from a Tokyo meet‑and‑greet shows Allu Arjun recognizing a Japanese fan who broke down in tears, with the clip posted by influencers Kanchan and Prudhvi.
  • Rashmika Mandanna posted that she received numerous letters and gifts during a brief visit, promised to return for longer, and shared a video addressing fans in Japanese.
  • Box‑office tracker Sacnilk reported roughly 886 opening‑day admissions in Japan, lower than earlier Indian releases such as RRR and Saaho.
  • Director Sukumar wrote on Instagram that letters from Japan moved him, thanking fans and emphasizing that cinema connects beyond language and distance.