Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil's Pushpa 2: The Rule has grossed over Rs 1,500 crore in worldwide box office collection, making it the fastest Indian film to reach the mark. The film, directed by Sukumar, hit the big screens on December 5 and it received mixed reviews from critics and the audience. Recently, it was reported that the film is all set to release on OTT soon. However, the production house has dismissed the reports and shared an update about the digital release of the film.
Taking to their official X account on Friday (December 20), the makers stated that Pushpa 2: The Rule is now available only in theatres and will release on OTT only after 56 days of its theatrical release.
"There are rumours floating around about the OTT release of #Pushpa2TheRule... Enjoy the Biggest Film #Pushpa2 only on the Big Screens in this Biggest Holiday Season ❤️ It won't be on any OTT before 56 days! It's #WildFirePushpa only in Theatres Worldwide," their post read.
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— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) December 20, 2024
Enjoy the Biggest Film #Pushpa2 only on the Big Screens in this Biggest Holiday Season ❤️
It won't be on any OTT before 56 days!
It's #WildFirePushpa only in Theatres Worldwide
Rumours about Pushpa 2's OTT release
It was reported that the makers have decided to add extra footage of 18 minutes in the film and the new version will release on OTT on Christmas.
Pushpa 2: The Rule is a sequel to 2021's blockbuster Telugu film Pushpa: The Rise. In the second part of the film, Allu Arjun reprises his role as Pushpa Raj, a labourer who transforms into a sandalwood smuggler, joined by Rashmika as his wife Srivalli and Fahadh as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.
The release of Pushpa 2 generated quite a buzz across India and fans left no stone unturned to express their excitement. The film has shattered box office records and cemented itself as one of the biggest films of Indian cinema.