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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

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.