Pushpa 2 is riding high on the success of its predecessor. Despite December being considered a relatively dull period in the Telugu trade, the makers are confident and planning a grand release. The film will hit 3,000 screens in the overseas market. When asked about the screen count for the Hindi belt, Anil Thadani, the film's Hindi distributor, dodged the question, saying that it will 'definitely be a grand release'.
Pushpa 2 Press Meet Highlights: Trailer Update, Jani Master Replaced, 3000-Screen Overseas Rollout For Allu Arjun Starrer
By ETV Bharat Entertainment Team
Published : Oct 24, 2024, 2:42 PM IST
|Updated : Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM IST
The excitement for Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule is at an all-time high and adding to the heightened anticipation around the film, the makers held a significant national press meet with producers and distributors in Hyderabad.
Directed by Sukumar, this highly awaited sequel is already creating waves in Tollywood with its astounding pre-release business reportedly surpassing Rs. 1000 crore! This astonishing figure has not only surprised industry insiders but also sparked interest across various film sectors.
The team, along with the distributors, fielded questions from the media. Scroll ahead for highlights from the Pushpa 2: The Rule grand press meet.
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Pushpa 2 - The Rule Press Meet Updates: Massive Overseas Release for Allu Arjun Starrer, 3000 Screens and Counting
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Jani Master No More Part of Pushpa 2
Choreographer Jani Master, who recently received bail in a POCSO case, was reportedly set to choreograph a dance number for Pushpa 2. However, when asked if he's still part of the team, Naveen Yerneni confirmed that Jani Master is no longer involved and someone else has been finalised to handle the choreography.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Trailer To Be Out in November
Fans of Allu Arjun have been waiting with bated breath for the Pushpa 2 trailer. This highly anticipated promotional asset will drop in November. Additionally, the makers plan to release two songs next month. Leading up to the release, updates from the film will be plentiful.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Is Part 3 in The Offing?
While the anticipation for Pushpa 2 is skyrocketing, chatter around part 3 of the film has also started gaining momentum. When asked if a third part planned for the Allu Arjun starrer, makers said that the thread for the story is already in place. If part 2 becomes a blockbuster, they will certainly expand the franchise, said Ravi Shankar, one of the head honchos of Mythri Movie Makers.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Who's Been Roped in for the Dance Number?
In Pushpa: The Rise, Samantha Ruth Prabhu set the screens ablaze with her dance moves in Devi Sri Prasad's foot-taping composition Oo Antava. Pushpa 2 is said to have a dance number for which the names have been doing rounds. When asked about the same, team Pushpa remained tight-lipped. The makers are planning to wrap up the shoot with the dance number which is likely to be planned around first week of November.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Makers Clarify Rumors About Spending Rs 50 Cr on Jathra Sequence
Ever since the teaser of Pushpa 2 dropped, the Jathra sequence has been the most talked about scene from the promotional assets. Earlier, reports also suggested that the makers spent Rs 50 crore to put the elaborate sequence together. When asked whether the reports hold truth, the makers sidestepped the budget part but promised that it will be surely one of the highlights of the film.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Distributors Hopeful of Rs 80-100 Cr In Kannada Market
During the press meet, the distributor for Pushpa 2 in Karnataka expressed hope for the film crossing Rs 80-100 crore business in the region. Citing the hype around the film, the distributor said that Pushpa will certainly outshine the recent Telugu releases in Karnataka.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: What Caused Multiple Delays?
Pushpa 2 faced several delays and roadblocks. The film is still in the making and according to reports, four units are working to wrap up shoot to meet the deadline. When asked what caused the delays, Naveen Yerneni, one of the producers, quipped that their only aim is to deliver a quality cinema. Meanwhile, Y. Ravi Shankar, of Mythri Movie Makers also stated that the team has given their heart, sweat and blood to make Pushpa 2 a film that the fans and audience have been waiting for.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Film To Release on Dec 5
Of late, there was growing buzz around Pushpa 2: The Rule release getting pushed. However, during the press meet makers of the film confirmed that the highly anticipated sequel is all set to hit big screens on December 5, a day prior than the scheduled date.
The excitement for Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule is at an all-time high and adding to the heightened anticipation around the film, the makers held a significant national press meet with producers and distributors in Hyderabad.
Directed by Sukumar, this highly awaited sequel is already creating waves in Tollywood with its astounding pre-release business reportedly surpassing Rs. 1000 crore! This astonishing figure has not only surprised industry insiders but also sparked interest across various film sectors.
The team, along with the distributors, fielded questions from the media. Scroll ahead for highlights from the Pushpa 2: The Rule grand press meet.
LIVE FEED
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Press Meet Updates: Massive Overseas Release for Allu Arjun Starrer, 3000 Screens and Counting
Pushpa 2 is riding high on the success of its predecessor. Despite December being considered a relatively dull period in the Telugu trade, the makers are confident and planning a grand release. The film will hit 3,000 screens in the overseas market. When asked about the screen count for the Hindi belt, Anil Thadani, the film's Hindi distributor, dodged the question, saying that it will 'definitely be a grand release'.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Jani Master No More Part of Pushpa 2
Choreographer Jani Master, who recently received bail in a POCSO case, was reportedly set to choreograph a dance number for Pushpa 2. However, when asked if he's still part of the team, Naveen Yerneni confirmed that Jani Master is no longer involved and someone else has been finalised to handle the choreography.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Trailer To Be Out in November
Fans of Allu Arjun have been waiting with bated breath for the Pushpa 2 trailer. This highly anticipated promotional asset will drop in November. Additionally, the makers plan to release two songs next month. Leading up to the release, updates from the film will be plentiful.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Is Part 3 in The Offing?
While the anticipation for Pushpa 2 is skyrocketing, chatter around part 3 of the film has also started gaining momentum. When asked if a third part planned for the Allu Arjun starrer, makers said that the thread for the story is already in place. If part 2 becomes a blockbuster, they will certainly expand the franchise, said Ravi Shankar, one of the head honchos of Mythri Movie Makers.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Who's Been Roped in for the Dance Number?
In Pushpa: The Rise, Samantha Ruth Prabhu set the screens ablaze with her dance moves in Devi Sri Prasad's foot-taping composition Oo Antava. Pushpa 2 is said to have a dance number for which the names have been doing rounds. When asked about the same, team Pushpa remained tight-lipped. The makers are planning to wrap up the shoot with the dance number which is likely to be planned around first week of November.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Makers Clarify Rumors About Spending Rs 50 Cr on Jathra Sequence
Ever since the teaser of Pushpa 2 dropped, the Jathra sequence has been the most talked about scene from the promotional assets. Earlier, reports also suggested that the makers spent Rs 50 crore to put the elaborate sequence together. When asked whether the reports hold truth, the makers sidestepped the budget part but promised that it will be surely one of the highlights of the film.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Distributors Hopeful of Rs 80-100 Cr In Kannada Market
During the press meet, the distributor for Pushpa 2 in Karnataka expressed hope for the film crossing Rs 80-100 crore business in the region. Citing the hype around the film, the distributor said that Pushpa will certainly outshine the recent Telugu releases in Karnataka.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: What Caused Multiple Delays?
Pushpa 2 faced several delays and roadblocks. The film is still in the making and according to reports, four units are working to wrap up shoot to meet the deadline. When asked what caused the delays, Naveen Yerneni, one of the producers, quipped that their only aim is to deliver a quality cinema. Meanwhile, Y. Ravi Shankar, of Mythri Movie Makers also stated that the team has given their heart, sweat and blood to make Pushpa 2 a film that the fans and audience have been waiting for.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Grand Press Meet Live Updates: Film To Release on Dec 5
Of late, there was growing buzz around Pushpa 2: The Rule release getting pushed. However, during the press meet makers of the film confirmed that the highly anticipated sequel is all set to hit big screens on December 5, a day prior than the scheduled date.