Pushpa 2 Wildfire Spreads To NZ And Australia, Smashes Records
Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 has stormed its way to the top of the box office in New Zealand and Australia, cementing its place as a global cinematic juggernaut.
Starring the dynamic duo of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, the much-anticipated sequel has shattered records and surpassed all expectations, leaving every other major release in its wake with a record-breaking opening weekend.
In New Zealand, Pushpa 2 collected a jaw-dropping $268,110 within three days of its release on Thursday, leaving competitors like Fighter ($223,360) and Jatt & Juliet 3 ($209,434) biting dust. Even the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 had no tricks left, settling at $149,029.
Australia? Even wilder. Pushpa 2 raked in a massive $AUD17.6 million, comfortably beating Kalki 2899AD ($AUD16.5 million) and leaving *Dunki* ($AUD1.34 million) and Fighter ($AUD1.2 million) in the rearview mirror.
So, what’s driving this unstoppable momentum? Allu Arjun’s return as Pushpa is electrifying, Rashmika Mandanna adds her signature charm, and the action is as gripping as ever. Fans couldn’t get enough—queues snaked around cinemas, with impromptu dance-offs and Pushpa-themed merch flying off shelves.
This isn’t just a box office win; it’s a cinematic uprising. From Auckland to Sydney, the Pushpa fandom has turned every screening into a celebration. South Indian cinema’s global takeover is here—and by the looks of it, Pushpa Raj isn’t backing down.
Fans of Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 knew this was coming. After all, the first film turned Allu Arjun into a global icon, with his swaggy walk, gritty dialogue, and those unskippable tracks (‘Oo Antava’, anyone?). The sequel takes the stakes higher, bringing back Pushpa Raj’s rise as the king of the red sandalwood smuggling world—this time with even more drama, action, and cinematic flair.