- By Srishti Pandey
- Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's movie has been making waves at the box office, smashing records across languages, including Hindi. Released on December 5, the Sukumar directorial has become one of the highest-grossing films in the Hindi belt, amassing Rs 600 crore within just two weeks. Globally, the film has crossed a staggering Rs 1,500 crore, cementing its position as a cinematic phenomenon.
Despite its roaring success, the film recently faced a significant hiccup. Reports surfaced that Pushpa 2 was removed from all PVR INOX theatres in North India following a disagreement between the film’s production house, Mythri Movie Makers, and the theatre chain. On Thursday night, trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan tweeted, “BREAKING: Pushpa 2 REMOVED from all PVR INOX chains in North India from Tomorrow."
The news caused a stir among fans, who were shocked to hear that such a blockbuster could face such an issue. However, within hours, Vijayabalan shared an update revealing that the matter had been resolved. “BREAKING: Pushpa 2 PVR INOX agreement issue now resolved. Shows opening slowly one by one," he tweeted, much to the relief of moviegoers and fans of Allu Arjun.
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Image: Manobala Vijayabalan's tweets on Pushpa 2 screenings in North India (Source: X)
While the theatre dispute was swiftly resolved, the film’s journey has not been without controversy. Earlier this month, Allu Arjun found himself at the centre of a tragic incident. During a promotional event at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, chaos erupted as massive crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar and music director Devi Sri Prasad. Unfortunately, the stampede led to the death of a woman. Following the incident, Allu Arjun was arrested and placed in 14-day judicial custody. He was later granted interim bail for four weeks on a personal bond of Rs 50,000. This tragic event has cast a shadow over the film's otherwise remarkable success.