Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, nears Rs 700 crore net India collection in just seven days. The film earned Rs 42 crore on its first Wednesday, boasting a global gross exceeding Rs 1000 crore. Its success surpasses Kalki 2898 AD and Stree 2, with analysts predicting further box office records. ETimes rated the film 3.
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