'Pushpa 2' now streaming in 5 additional foreign languages
What's the story
The 2024 blockbuster, Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is now streaming on Netflix in five more foreign languages. These are Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian, Polish, Spanish, and Thai.
Continuing the saga of Pushpa Raj's rise in a smuggling syndicate, the film has been a global success with 21.8 million watch hours in its first week on Netflix.
Streaming success
'Pushpa 2' dominated Netflix's global charts
The extended "Reloaded Version" of Pushpa 2, which runs for three hours and 44 minutes, is currently dominating Netflix's global charts.
For the week ending February 9, it was the sole Indian film to feature on the list of most-watched non-English films, landing on the third spot.
In its first week, the film topped the most-watched lists in seven countries and reached the top 10 in 15 countries.
Box office triumph
'Pushpa 2' set new records in global box office earnings
Pushpa 2 broke the record for the highest first-day gross for an Indian film, raking in ₹294 crore worldwide on its opening day.
In India, the movie had a total net collection of ₹1,213 crore and has grossed ₹1,871 crore globally.
The inclusion of new foreign languages on Netflix is likely to expand its audience reach even further and continue this success streak.
Critical acclaim
'Pushpa 2' received positive reviews, franchise to continue
The film was widely appreciated by critics and audiences alike, becoming a massive box-office success. The franchise will continue with a third part, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, which will likely go on floors after director Sukumar wraps up his film with Ram Charan.
Meanwhile, Arjun's next acting project remains unconfirmed, but films with directors Atlee and Trivikram Srinivas are reportedly in the pipeline.