The year 2024 is set to witness the release of blockbuster films such as Singham Again, Fighter, Kalki, Pushpa 2, and many more. However, some of these films will inevitably clash at the box office, including the highly anticipated Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 and Ajay Devgn starrer Singham Again.
Speculations arose a few days ago regarding Allu Arjun potentially shifting the film’s release date. However, it has now been confirmed that Pushpa 2 is slated for release on August 15 this year, directly competing with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again.
What adds to the intrigue is the inevitable competition when two major films clash at the box office, often resulting in a setback for one of them. Similar scenarios were witnessed with Gadar 2 and OMG 2, Dunki and Salaar. Now, the same phenomenon is occurring with Pushpa 2 and Singham Again.
Despite the anticipated clash, Pushpa 2 seems to have the upper hand, with expectations of easily crossing the Rs 100 crore mark on its first day. Reflecting on its predecessor, Pushpa 1 was released just after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning Rs 45 crore net in India across all languages. Despite theater restrictions, the film became the most successful commercial film at that time.
With the absence of Covid-related rules and regulations this time, Pushpa 2 is poised to have the biggest opening of 2024 and may even break box office records. The makers are sparing no effort to ensure the film becomes a super blockbuster, especially since it is a pan-India release. Additionally, the IMDb list of the most anticipated movies of 2024 ranks Pushpa 2 at the second spot, while Ajay Devgn’s film is at the fourth spot, indicating the high level of anticipation among the audience.
Audiences can anticipate a treat as they will have two compelling options to choose from, further adding to the excitement surrounding the cinematic landscape of 2024.