Pushpa 2: The Rule has conquered the Hindi box office, surpassing Stree 2 and becoming the first Hindi film to cross ₹600 crore. The Allu Arjun-starrer is now chasing Baahubali 2's ₹1030 crore record, having already amassed ₹973.1 crore globally. Its success is attributed to widespread acclaim and unrestricted ticket pricing in the Hindi belt.
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