Hyderabad: Allu Arjun, also known as the Icon Star, is a true pan-India hero. With his swag, powerful performances, and dance moves, he has won millions of hearts. His latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, turned out to be a global blockbuster, taking his fame to new heights.
Released in December 2024, Pushpa 2 shattered every possible record. It collected over Rs. 1800 crores globally, beating giants like RRR and even Baahubali 2 in certain regions. With powerful action, strong characters, and Allu Arjun at his best, the film was a box office sensation.
Despite its theater success, Pushpa 2 disappointed in one major area—its television premiere! Yes, you read that right.
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TV Premiere Falls Flat
The movie premiered on Star Maa on April 13, 2025. With grand promotions and behind-the-scenes specials, everyone expected record-breaking TRP ratings. But surprisingly, the movie received only a 12.61 TRP rating.
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo: 29.4 TRP
- Pushpa 1: The Rise: 22.5 TRP
- Even Naa Peru Surya, a flop, got 12.5 TRP!
What Went Wrong?
Several reasons played a part:
- Viewers now prefer OTT platforms like Netflix.
- The film was already available online and even pirated.
- On the same day, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam aired again and took away a big chunk of the TV audience.
Pushpa 2 ruled theaters but couldn’t rule television. Still, Allu Arjun’s star power is strong as ever. Fans are now looking forward to the next chapter — Pushpa 3: The Rampage!
