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Topic: Pushpa 2

‘Pushpa 2’ beats ‘Interstellar’ re-release in North America; bags all Indian IMAX screens

Sukumar’s ‘Pushpa 2’ has already crossed the Rs 775 crore mark globally. It also managed to cross the lifetime collection of ‘Baahubali’ in a mere 4 days.

‘Pushpa 2’ suffers from lame villain syndrome—a waste of Faasil’s talent

After his stellar introduction, Faasil’s Shekhawat just tanks. The so-called IPS officer is reduced to a clown, with none of his moves landing the punch they’re supposed to.

Pushpa is a flower too. He sheds tears before women, is vulnerable

Pushpa shows that ‘fire' or 'wildfire’ he may be for his haters, but vulnerability is also equally important.

Pushpa 2 has a lot to look at. It’s Allu Arjun’s style that’s stealing the show

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa swag hooked the people from the first look, perhaps because it comes packaged in a massy blockbuster that knows how to sell the ‘cool’ factor.

Pushpa 2 choreography is a tragic mashup of yoga and intimate poses. No Antava

There’s no dance in Pushpa 2’s 'Kissik' & 'Peelings'. If director Sukumar aimed to recreate the magic of Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Oo Antava, then he lost the plot miserably.

Pushpa 2 fever grips Telugu & Tamil film industries—Atlee, Rana Daggubati are raving about it

Actors, directors to screenwriters are posting rave reviews for Pushpa 2, which has replaced SS Rajamouli’s 2022 film RRR as the biggest-ever Indian opener.

Pushpa 2 craze takes over Nepal—crashing payment gateways, overcrowded cinema halls

According to film critic and trade analyst Ramesh Bala, the Nepalese audience is inclined toward action films—particularly those from South India.

‘Pushpa 2’ ticket prices are touching ‘Oppenheimer’ level. It’s a whole new league

The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments have approved the high ticket prices for ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’. The hike will remain applicable for the first 13 days of its release.

Fear of ‘Pushpa 2’ delays the release of film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji

The sequel to Allu Arjun’s 2021 hit Pushpa: The Rise is receiving an overwhelming response in India and abroad. The movie’s total advance booking gross in North America has crossed $2 million.

Pushpa 2’s Kissik disappoints fans. ‘A slap would’ve been better than this’

Kissik has been dubbed the ‘successor’ of the viral Oo Antava from Pushpa 1: The Rise. But fans have declared that it doesn't live up to the hype.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.