Despite legal issues and controversies, 'Pushpa 2' directed by Sukumar keeps strong box office momentum, amassing ₹1109.85 crore within 21 days, with ₹716.65 crore from its Hindi version. The movie faced protests and legal actions following a tragic stampede at its premiere, but the mass entertainer still significantly performs.
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