Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its successful box office run, amassing a total net collection of Rs 1213 crore. This makes it the highest-grossing Indian film ever. The release of the extended cut has been postponed to January 17 due to technical issues.
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