Pushpa 2 release highlights: Allu Arjun provides financial help to dead fan's family; movie leaked online

Pushpa 2 review live: After a female fan died during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad and her son was severely injured, some criticised Allu Arjun for not addressing the issue. His head of content and digital, Sarath Chandra, defended the actor, stating that producer Bunny Vas visited the family on the actor's behalf and offered them financial assistance.

He wrote on X, “Bunny Vas Garu visited the hospital, personally spoke to the doctors and ensured that the necessary financial assistance for the child’s treatment was provided from our side. Not every update is shared on social media. The team is deeply committed on supporting the family in every possible way.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Rahul Sankrityan was all praise for Pushpa 2: The Rule, penning a long review for it on X. He wrote, “#PUSHPA2 is one of the rarest films in Indian commercial cinema. While being true to that world, delivering such a mass entertainer and epic characterisations while being technically so Rich is pure master work of @aryasukku sir. Always a fan.”

Praising the performances, he wrote, “@alluarjun sir You possessed the character Pushpa or PUSHPA possessed you? He just exploded in himself. You were felt in every atom of the film and you wore that Title as a crown,” adding, “@iamRashmika adds altogether a different dimension to the whole world with her charm and brilliant performance. Srivalli makes Pushpa the Raj. She is a feeling in the film, cant really put in words.”

He also praised the film's crew and producers for bringing it to life, ending the note with, “What an inspiring work. May you make loads of money to make loads of such mad films.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Gulte reported that Allu Arjun's Rashmika Mandanna film has grossed $3,294,351 in the US so far, $607,345 in Australia, $87,155 in New Zealand, and £282,855 in the UK and Ireland since its December 4 premiere and release on December 5.

Pushpa 2 review live: Sacnilk.com reports that despite being a weekday, the afternoon Hindi shows in India for Pushpa 2: The Rule had a 50.94% occupancy on opening day. The Telugu shows had a 77.09% occupancy, Tamil had 43.74% and Malayalam had 47.38%.

Pushpa 2 review live: After music composer Devi Sri Prasad penned a note on X about being ‘mesmerised’ by Allu Arjun's performance while scoring the film's BGM, the actor invoked lyrics from their film Arya 2 and replied, “Baby, I love you thank you so much for such a beautiful heartfelt message. Pushpa cannot be what it is without you. It is our journey.”

Pushpa 2 review live: According to Sacnilk.com, Pushpa 2: The Rule has made roughly ₹71.4 crore net in India on its opening day. The film starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil had paid premieres on December 4 and released in theatres on December 5.

Pushpa 2 review live: Kannada actor Dhananjaya, who played Jolly Reddy in Pushpa: The Rise, wrote on X, “#Pushpa2therule Every scene is so well-written and designed by @SukumarWritings. Icon star @alluarjun, @iamRashmika and FaFa deliver peak performances that set the theater ablaze.” He also added in Kannada, “Pushpa's graph never dips.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) released a press note threatening to halt Pushpa 2: The Rule screenings across Telangana and demanding Allu Arjun be arrested and held accountable for his fan's death. A woman had died due to asphyxiation during the film's premiere in Hyderabad, and her young son is hospitalised.

Pushpa 2 review live: A video doing rounds on X, supposedly from a theatre in Nalgonda, shows paper confetti going up in flames near the screen and some fans struggling to put out the fire even as others celebrate the film's release.

Pushpa 2 review live: Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of Pushpa 2: The Rule released a statement that reads, “We are extremely heartbroken by the tragic incident during last night’s screening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the young child undergoing medical treatment. We are committed to standing by them and extending all possible support during this difficult time.”

For the unversed, a woman died and her son was hospitalised due to asphyxiation as crowds "jostled" at a film theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere show, attended by Allu Arjun.

Pushpa 2 review live: Fahadh Faasil plays the antagonist, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, in Pushpa 2: The Rule but his fans are upset with his underwritten his character is in the film. One fan commented on X, “It's better to avoid supporting or villain roles. You have a legacy, bro don't spoil it.” Another wrote, “The best actor in the country was evilly under-utilised because AA was greedy to hog all the lime light, pushpa is made to satisfy the heroes ego and nothing else. Sorry legend #FahadhFaasil.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Director Atlee reviewed Pushpa 2 on X, writing that the film ‘touched his heart’. He also added, “Your performance was outstanding. Congratulations on yet another blockbuster, sir! Congrats to @SukumarWritings bro, what hard work, bro! Loved your work. My wishes to the entire team. Special mention @iamRashmika wow ur a beast in performance loved it. #FahaadFaasil lethal bro.”

Pushpa 2 review live: According to Sacnilk.com, the Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil-starrer is estimated to have collected ₹63.41 crore net in all languages in India, as of 3 pm.

Pushpa 2 review live: After much confusion before Pushpa 2: The Rule's premiere on Wednesday, Prasad's Multiplex released a press note on Thursday that read, “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to screen Pushpa 2 at your favourite Prasad's Multiplex. We deeply regret any inconvenience it may have caused and extend our sincerest apologies.” Fans were displeased to learn the news, and sources stated that the multiplex opted out of screening the film due to failed negotiations with the film's producers.

Pushpa 2 review live: Archana Kalpathi, who produced Vijay's Tamil film The GOAT and distributed Pushpa 2: The Rule in Tamil Nadu wrote on X, “#Pushpa2 was just (fire emojis). Amazing performances by @alluarjun Sir and @iamRashmika. Just loved it. The detailing, emotions, songs stunts and production values @SukumarWritings Sir @MythriOfficial the effort and hard work shows on every frame. #Pushparaj has come to rule at the box-office.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Kunal Kohli reviewed Pushpa 2: The Rule on X and wrote, “#pushpa2 @alluarjun landmark performance in a landmark film. #Sukumar has made a beautiful emotional film. It’s way more than what you expect. In every way. Could’ve watched an hour more. Seemed short. Didn’t get enough of the #Pushpa2TheRule.”

Pushpa 2 review live: Videos of fans grooving to Peelings from Pushpa 2: The Rule are making the rounds on social media. Fans can't stop praising Rashmika Mandanna for 'killing it' with her dance moves in the song. Read more.

Pushpa 2 review live: Rashmika Mandanna penned a long note on her Instagram, writing, “It’s fascinating to see myself be so affected and so personally connected with this team and for a film.. never before have I ever let a film influence my emotions.” She also posted unseen pictures from the film's shoot.

Pushpa 2 review live: Sukumar's sequel to his 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise was released on December 5, with paid premieres on December 4. The film, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, will be available for streaming on Netflix after its theatrical run in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

Pushpa 2 review live: The first promotional material to come out for Pushpa 2: The Rule was titled Where is Pushpa? and it saw Pushpa Raj deemed to be dead but hiding out in the forest. After the film's release, fans now decode that it could be the lead-up to Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

Pushpa 2 review live: Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil opened to paid premieres on December 4. Given the response it got, midnight shows have been added for the film in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Kolkata, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Pushpa 2 review live: Several Allu Arjun fans have shared clips of his performance in a scene during the Gangamma Thalli jatara, praising his performance and calling it a ‘peak’ in his career.

Pushpa 2 review live: After attending the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule with her husband Allu Arjun, Allu Sneha Reddy can't seem to get enough of the film. She posted a picture of the vehicle he uses in the film on her Instagram stories set to the film's music.

Pushpa 2 review live: Sukumar's Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule had paid premieres on December 4 and the film's US distributors reveal the film crossed $3.3 million gross during premieres.

As at 1.00 pm, Pushpa 2 has collected ₹52.73 crore in all four languages in India.